TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Railway Corp on Wednesday announced a series of safety measures following a sexual assault at Taipei Main Station involving a wanted suspect.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 9, when railway police received a report that a woman, reportedly intoxicated, had been pulled against a wall and sexually assaulted in the station’s main hall. Police arrested the suspect, identified as Chiu (邱), who was already wanted for other offenses, according to CNA.

Taiwan Railway expressed regret over the incident and confirmed full cooperation with authorities. The corporation outlined several initiatives aimed at improving station safety.

Measures include increasing surveillance in high-risk areas such as the main hall, restrooms, and platforms. Patrols will rise from two rounds every two hours to more than three, while joint safety rounds conducted by railway police, station security, and station staff will take place every 30 minutes to enhance monitoring.

A dedicated passenger care team composed of station staff and police will observe unusual behavior among travelers and provide guidance or assistance as needed. Taiwan Railway will also coordinate with the Taipei City Department of Social Welfare to strengthen support and placement for homeless individuals.

Under Taiwan’s Criminal Code, sexual acts carried out against a person’s will are criminal offenses. This includes acts using force, threats, intimidation, drugs, or hypnosis, as well as acts involving individuals unable to resist, unaware of the act, or targeted through abuse of power or deception.

Penalties range from six months to five years for forced sexual molestation and three to 10 years for forced sexual intercourse.