Some Taiwan Railway trains suspended Friday as Typhoon Bavi approaches

Taipei, July 10 (CNA) Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) suspended a limited number of train services Friday after sea and land warnings were issued for Typhoon Bavi, and said it would announce operating arrangements for trains scheduled before noon Saturday by 9 p.m. Friday.

According to the state-owned company, all tourist trains were canceled Friday, including the Breezy Blue, Haifeng, Shanlan and Future services. The Breezy Blue operates on the South Link Line between Fangliao and Taitung, while the other tourist trains serve scenic routes around Taiwan.

TR also suspended all services of local trains No. 4742 and No. 4744 on the Pingxi Line in northern Taiwan, as well as Train No. 452, an overnight service on the Eastern Main Line.

The railway operator said train operations for services scheduled before noon Saturday will depend on the typhoon's latest movements, with updated information to be released by 9 p.m. Friday.

Under TR regulations, passengers holding unused tickets for travel during the period covered by the sea warning can obtain a refund without having to pay a handling fee, within one year of the travel date. Round-trip tickets are also eligible for fee-free refunds.