Following the establishment of sisterhood ties between TRA’s CK 124 steam locomotive and Japan Rail’s Hokkaido C11 steam locomotive, between TRA’s Songshan Station and JR Matsuyama Station, and between TRA’s Pingxi Line and the Chokai Sanroku Line operated by Japan’s Yuri Kogen Railway, TRA’s Jiji Line and Japan’s Isumi Line announced on 28 October 2014 their initiative to establish twinning ties and a signing ceremony was organised accordingly. To celebrate this agreement, TRA also issued one-day trip tickets for the Jiji Line.

Isumi Railway is located in Chiba-kenin in Japan and is recognised as the renowned harbour branch line. The 26.8km line runs through various landscapes, such as spring cherry blossoms and autumn maple leaves. The Jiji Line is Taiwan’s longest railway branch line. The route not only features mountain views but also records historical heritage for the 921 earthquake. This partnership is expected to promote the tourism of both lines and further attract more travellers.

(Source: TRA)