The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) yesterday threatened to seek restitution from the individuals shooting nude photography at the bathhouse inside the Taipei Railway Workshop after the Railway Police Bureau concludes its investigation.
The TRA said that it has reported a case of illegal trespassing to the Railway Police Bureau, after the photograph of an anonymous naked woman standing on one of the steam generators at the bathhouse began circulating the Internet.
The bathhouse, which was built in the 1930s for the exclusive use of TRA workers, has been designated by the Taipei City Government as a historical site, as it has been existed since the Japanese colonial era.
The photograph of the naked woman was allegedly taken by Ijio Studio, which is based in Neihu District (內湖), Taipei.
However, the photograph was not found on its Web site.
The TRA said that people wanting to take photographs or shoot films on its properties must file an application in advance.
Applicants should enclose with the application their scripts for shooting, which should be reviewed by the TRA.
Based on the procedures, applicants can only start shooting films or taking photographs after they join the TRA officers in conducting an on-site survey.
“The administration did not find any record of application [filed by Ijio Studio]. The photoshoot was conducted illegally and has severely damaged the image of the TRA,” the agency said. “The TRA condemns such an act and has asked the Railway Police Bureau to investigate into this incident.”
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