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The ''Tze-Chiang Limited Express'' (), also spelled ''Tzu-Chiang Limited Express'' or ''Ziqiang Limited Express'', is a class of express train service operated by the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) in Taiwan. Of the 5 service classes operated by the TRA, the Tze-Chiang trains is the fastest category. Ticketing is done on the basis of mileage (NT$2.27 per km with a 10 km minimum fee). This service is operated with 7 different trainsets: the E1000 series push–pull train, the EMU1200 (electric multiple unit), EMU300 (also an EMU), TEMU1000 (''Taroko Express''), DR2800 (diesel multiple unit), DR3100 (also a DMU), and the TEMU2000 (''Puyuma Express''). The now-retired EMU100 was the first trainset built for this service, which was used for 30 years, terminating ordinary runs at June 15, 2009. The ''Tze-Chiang Limited Express'' is the Taiwan Railway Administration's highest class of deluxe express passenger train, and is also the class of service with the highest ticket price per mile. The ''Tzu-Chiang Limited Express'' was so-named from a phrase in an address that Chiang Kai-Shek, the former President of Republic of China (Taiwan), delivered to his countrymen on 26 October 1971 in response to United Nations Resolution 2758, in which he urged the country to "''Respect the Homeland, Strengthen Self ("Tzu-Chiang"); Respond to Change without Fear.''" U.N. Resolution 2758 formally recognized Beijing as the government of "China" and de-recognized Taipei, at the same time revoking Taipei's U.N. membership. For this reason, the ''Tzu-Chiang'' is also sometimes referred to as the "Self-Strengthening Express". ==Introduction== Taiwan Railways' West Coast Mainline (WCML) Electrification Project was completed in 1978, leading wholesale timetable recast on the WCML. At about the same time, the new EMU100 vehicles ordered for express passenger service on the WCML was introduced. Up until this point, the highest-class passenger train on the WCML had been the diesel and electric locomotive hauled ''Kwan-Kung (Tourist) Express'', which was phased out of service on 25 April 1978. All express passenger schedules were re-allocated to a new class of deluxe electric express service, and the ''Chu-Kuang Express'' (introduced earlier in 1970).〔http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/090816/128/1p5hu.html〕 The EMU100 "electric express" was formally introduced on 15 August 1978 at a fare of NT$1.32 per kilometer. The first services operated between Taipei and Taichung (via Coast Line), and as electric catenaries were erected, switched to operating via Mountain Line. As the service was extended to Chiayi and Tainan, the service was formally christened "Tze-Chiang Limited Express". As electrification progressed, the service was eventually extended to between Keelung and Kaohsiung. After 1980, other equipment was introduced and assigned to ''Tze-Chiang'' service, including EMU200, EMU300, E1000 Push-Pull, TEMU1000 tilting train on electrified lines, and DR2800, DR2900, and DR3000 on non-electrified lines. From 6 July 1991 through 31 March 1992, TRA piloted business class service on selected departures. However, due to low ticket sales, the experiment was terminated. In 2010, TRA redesignated certain former business class coaches (BCK) on the ''Chu-Kuang'' Express as ''Tzu-Chiang''. As of 2013, the next generation of tilting trains, designated the TEMU2000 series, has been introduced into commercial service. They are intended to replace the DR2800, DR2900, and DR3000 series of DMUs as the Eastern Line's electrification completes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tze-Chiang Limited Express」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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