Taiwan PASS

**Valid Period: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025**

Trains that once operated at the Kaohsiung Port Station have returned to the park one by one, serving as a prelude to Kaohsiung’s limited-time Coastal Line train revival project. Since last year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has been conducting a large-scale nationwide search for trains—spending over half a year making calls to railway-related organizations across Taiwan. Eventually, trains were brought back from locations such as the Preparatory Office of the National Railway Museum, the TRA Longjing decommissioned train yard, and the Chaozhou Depot in Pingtung.

“Coastal Line Tourist Train – Hamasen Express” Departing from the 1908 Takao Platform, the train travels to 1900 Takao on Wufu 4th Road, then returns to the original departure point. Passengers may choose to disembark at 1900 Takao, or remain on board for the round trip back to 1908 Takao.

• Route: 1908 Takao → 1900 Takao → 1908 Takao
• Estimated Duration: Each one-way trip takes approximately 5 minutes; a full round trip takes about 15 minutes.

The "brake car" is a special carriage equipped with a brake system that controls the entire train. It features a small compartment for the conductor, providing space for work and rest during operations. The "open wagon" is a freight car without a roof, used to transport goods that do not require sealing, are not sensitive to moisture, and are non-flammable. It was once one of the most commonly used types of freight cars in the Taiwan Railways fleet.

• This is an electronic ticket (QR Code)—no physical ticket will be mailed.
• After activating the PASS, tap on “Kaohsiung | Coastal Line Tourist Train – Hamasen Express Ticket” to display the QR Code. Present it to staff for scanning to enter.
• Physical Ticket Redemption Location: Beside the Former Takao Railway Museum (No. 32, Gushan 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City)
• Reservation & Boarding Instructions:
  • Redeem your ticket at least 20 minutes before your selected departure time (redemption available daily until 4:00 PM).

  • Please line up for boarding and ticket verification 15 minutes before departure. Trains depart on time.

  • Capacity is limited to 50 passengers per ride, so early redemption and reservation on-site are strongly recommended.

   

   

• The train operates every Saturday, Sunday, and on national holidays from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with one departure every 30 minutes. There is a break with no service from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. 
• Each ticket is valid for one person and one-time use only. Please keep your ticket safe—lost or damaged tickets will not be reissued.
• Return tickets can be used for any train departing from 1900 Takao on the same day, depending on seat availability. If the return ticket is not used on the same day, it will become invalid and is non-refundable.
• Each train car has limited seating. Please line up in front of your desired train car 15 minutes before departure for ticket checks and boarding. Boarding is not allowed once the train departs. If your chosen car is full, please move to another car.
• Tickets must be used at the departure time stamped on the day of redemption. If you’ve exchanged your ticket and cannot board due to personal reasons or use it beyond the valid time, no refund will be provided.
• During the ride, please follow all safety instructions announced by the staff and conductor. In case of emergency, follow the guidance of on-site personnel. For safety reasons, the organizer reserves the right to deny boarding.
• If there is a natural disaster or other force majeure event, operations will follow official government announcements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
• The organizer reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel the event. For updates, please check the official Pier-2 Art Center website or Facebook page. No further notifications will be provided.