Currently, the surviving three branch lines-the Pinghsi, Neiwan, and Chichi lines-all have local tourism festivals that promote the railway's "experiential travel," and spur the development and nurturing of the local culture. On most weekends there are large numbers of tourists, which is really gratifying.
目前台鐵僅存的平溪、內灣、集集三條支線都與地方觀光節慶結合，推出鐵路「體驗性旅行」，帶動了地方文化的開發與深耕，每逢週末遊客洶湧，更是一位難求。