The Qingming Festival holiday is coming soon. For many people, the biggest headache is not not being able to buy tickets, buthigh speed railHow long does it take to queue for a free seat? Many people are accustomed to arriving at the station early to get a seat, but often they either wait in vain or they find it is full of people when they arrive. Now there is an easier way to check the queue situation before going out. You don’t even need to download an additional app, just open it LINE , you can quickly judge whether it is suitable to rush to the high-speed rail today.
LINE Directly check how long to wait for a free seat on the high-speed rail? This function is really practical and a must-see for commuters!
When commuting every day or taking the high-speed rail on holidays, the most worrying thing is not the fare, but “how long you have to wait.” In particular, there are no fixed seats for unreserved seats, so many people can only arrive early and queue up. As a result, they often arrive too early to waste time, or arrive too late to be crowded.
Now there is finally a solution to this situation. As long as you open LINE, you can grasp the crowd situation at the scene before going out. You can quickly judge whether to leave early or simply use other means of transportation without even switching to other apps.
This time it is integrated in LINE The functions inside are actually very intuitive to operate. After opening LINE, enter LINE TODAY, click on the “Life” channel, and scroll down to see the “Taiwan High Speed Rail Free Seats on the Day” information block. The overall operation is as natural as scrolling through news. There is no need to relearn or remember a new app.
What’s more practical is that the page now also has a new station drop-down menu, which can quickly switch between different stations and directions, which is especially convenient for people who temporarily adjust their itinerary.
If you are not starting from Nangang or Zuoying, you can freely switch between different stations, and even choose the south or north direction. The operation logic is very intuitive and is as simple as using a chat app.
Understand the scene situation instantly with light signals
The biggest advantage of this function is that it can present the originally unpredictable crowds with simple lights. Direct integration of data sources Taiwan High Speed Rail Official back-end data and updated every 30 minutes, the accuracy has a certain reference value. The way to interpret the light signal is also very simple:
- 1 green light: in approx. 20 minutes
- 2 to 3 yellow lights: approximately 20 to 60 minutes
- 4 to 5 red lights: more than 60 minutes
As long as you see a red light, or even 5 red lights, it means that the scene may have entered “queuing hell mode”. At this time, you can consider changing the time or transportation method.
Take a look at the key points of Qingming Festival and holiday luck
This Tomb Sweeping Day holiday lasts for 6 days from April 2 to April 7. The official has started the transportation mechanism in advance, and the overall scale is not small:
- 191 additional flights will be added
- A total of 1,162 train transportation services were provided
- 581,000 tickets have been reserved
It is estimated that the first wave of people returning home will begin to appear in the evening of April 2, and will continue to peak in the next few days.
In addition, the high-speed rail has also opened 13 additional delayed trains, which will arrive at the terminal at 1 a.m. at the latest. These trains are also equipped with free-seat carriages, which is a supplementary option for passengers traveling at night.
Enhanced measures and boarding suggestions for unreserved seats
High-speed rail has also made some adjustments for areas with high demand for free seats. During specific periods (such as 4/2 afternoon to evening, 4/3 morning to afternoon, and 4/6 after noon), the Nangang to Taichung section train will be equipped with 9 free-seat carriages. For people moving north of Taichung, this is a key design to disperse the crowds. Taiwan High-Speed Rail officials also recommend several key points:
- Prioritize rides during green light hours
- Arrive early to reserve waiting time
- Cooperate with station staff to divert passengers
Used in conjunction with the LINE query function, these can actually significantly reduce the uncertainty of queuing.
Why is this feature particularly important during holidays?
In fact, high-speed rail already provides relevant information, but most people will not go out of their way to open the official system.”Estimated waiting time for free seats on the day“Query.
On the contrary, LINE is a tool that is used every day. Putting information into LINE TODAY is equivalent to turning “important information” into “easy access”. Especially during the consecutive holidays, these points will be particularly appreciated:
- You can judge in advance whether you want to go out or not
- You can adjust your ride time instantly
- You can quickly discuss the itinerary with your family
There is no need to switch between multiple apps, and the overall user experience is much smoother.
Don’t ignore these little reminders for rides
In addition to checking the waiting time, the high-speed rail also reminds you of several details that are easily overlooked:
- Keep your carry-on luggage above your seat as much as possible
- Large baggage reuse baggage area
- Don’t use luggage to occupy space
- When getting on or off, remember to get off first and then get on.
In addition, if you are taking a delayed train, it is also recommended to arrange transportation connections after arriving at the station to avoid getting stuck at the station in the middle of the night.
Conclusion
In fact, this function is not only useful for commuters, but also people who travel on holiday will find it very useful. During consecutive holidays such as the Spring Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day holiday, many people will choose free seats. What they fear most at this time is that the venue is crowded, but they don’t know whether to go out early.
Now, just by taking a first look at home, you can get a rough idea of the situation on site. For example, if you see a red light, you can leave early, or simply choose the right seat or other means of transportation. Even for family members who need to be picked up or dropped off, they can more accurately grasp the time and avoid arriving at the station early and waiting.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese