The Taoyuan Airport MRT has launched a themed train to celebrate China Airlines’ (CAL) direct flight service to Phoenix, Arizona.
The route, which is to begin services on Wednesday, marks the carrier’s latest expansion into the southwest region of the US.
To celebrate, CAL partnered with Taoyuan Metro — which operates the MRT line to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — to introduce a themed train featuring Phoenix.
Photo courtesy of the China Airlines
The train’s exterior features towering saguaro cacti, desert landscapes and a golden sunrise, the airline said, adding that the color scheme transitions from the first light of dawn to full daylight, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the Phoenix skyline.
Both ends of the train are decorated with images of a cabin crew, and the desert aesthetic continues into the train’s interior, covering the ceiling, windows, doors and entrances, the airline said.
Phoenix-themed visuals have also been set up in MRT and Taiwan High Speed Rail stations, it said.
The Taipei-Phoenix route would be open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The flight to Phoenix (CI036) is to depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 4:30pm and arrive in Phoenix at 1:35pm local time.
The return flight (CI035) leaves Phoenix at 4pm and arrives in Taipei at 10:20pm the following day.
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