Shin Kong Mitsukoshi announced that it officially completed the signing and notarization of the investment agreement for the 'Taipei Main Station Building ROT Project' on July 3, and will formally take over operations of the Taipei Main Station Mall on July 25. According to the contract, to ensure smooth daily station operations and passenger flow, subsequent renovations will be carried out in a 'zoned and phased' manner, with the maximum renovation period not exceeding 2 years and 8 months.

Today (22nd), Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) announced that to accommodate the transition and inventory handover between mall operators, the ROT-operated mall within Taipei Main Station will adjust its operating hours on July 24, 2026, closing at 3:00 PM. Normal operations will resume on July 25.

Taipei Main Station Mall to Close Early at 3:00 PM on July 24 Due to Operator Handover and Inventory — Normal Service Resumes July 25

TRA issued a press release stating that to support the transition and handover inventory process between mall operators, the mall will adjust its operating hours on July 24, closing at 3:00 PM. Normal operating hours will fully resume the following day. TRA emphasized that railway train operations and passenger entry/exit will remain completely unaffected.

Operating Hours Adjustment on July 24 — Affected Areas and Normally Operating Counters

The operational transition primarily affects the ROT-operated mall space within Taipei Main Station:

Areas suspending operations from 3:00 PM on July 24:

- Specialty stores on the 1st and 2nd floors and B1, including souvenirs, dining, retail, themed restaurants, and food courts.

Counters operating normally throughout July 24:

- Convenience stores: 4 FamilyMart stores on the 1st floor. - TRA-operated counters: TRA Bento Shop, TRA Dream Factory. - Travel and service counters: EasyTravel, Lion Travel, Massage Xiao Zhan.

| Area and Counter Type | Operating Hours on July 24, 2026 (Fri) | Operating Hours on July 25, 2026 (Sat) | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | ROT Mall (souvenirs, dining, food court, themed restaurants) | Open until 3:00 PM (suspended from 3:00 PM) | Normal operations resume | | 4 FamilyMart stores, TRA Bento Shop, TRA Dream Factory (1F) | Normal operations | Normal operations | | EasyTravel, Lion Travel, Massage Xiao Zhan | Normal operations | Normal operations | | Rail and MRT train operations / passenger entry/exit | Fully normal, no impact | Fully normal, no impact |

TRA reminds passengers planning to dine or purchase souvenirs at Taipei Main Station on the afternoon or evening of July 24 to be aware of the adjusted hours and plan their visits accordingly. TRA expressed apologies for any inconvenience during the transition and thanked the public for their understanding, pledging to continue providing high-quality transportation services.

Phased and Zoned Construction! Ensuring Continuous Operations and Passenger Flow

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi stated that it completed the contract signing and notarization on July 3 and will officially take over operations on July 25. As the Taipei Main Station Mall is a large-scale public station ROT project, the contract requires uninterrupted operations, smooth passenger flow, public safety, and compliance with regulations. Therefore, renovation works will be carried out in stages, allowing the public to gradually experience the updated mall environment.

| Item | Details | |------|--------| | Operation takeover date | Formal takeover begins July 25 | | Contract signing and notarization date | Completed on July 3 | | Renovation planning method | Phased, zoned, and batched renovations conducted in parallel with daily station operations | | Maximum renovation period | Total renovation period not exceeding 2 years and 8 months from asset handover date | | Operational model | Gradual acquisition of permits; zoned operations to ensure uninterrupted service and public safety |

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: News