Shanlan tourist train arrives in Tainan ahead of new route launchStaff writer, with CNAThe Shanlan (山嵐號, or Mountain Mist) tourist train yesterday arrived at Tainan Station ahead of the launch of its new route between Tainan and Changhua County on April 3. Operated by Taiwan Railways Corp in conjunction with Lion Travel, the train departed from Bao-an Station in Tainan, stopped at Tainan Station and was scheduled to continue north to Dalin Station in Chiayi County before returning to Tainan on a trial run. The Shanlan, which has been operating on the line between Hualien and Taitung in eastern Taiwan since April last year, would bring new tourism opportunities and boost local industries along the Tainan-Changhua route, Taiwan Railways said. The Shanlan tourist train arrives at Tainan Station yesterday. The scenic route traverses the southern plains and central valley, passing vast fields, rolling hills, and picturesque railway towns, it added.

Source: Taipei Times February 05, 2026 04:16 UTC