Taoyuan Railway Visualisation Center Introduction
The Taoyuan Railway Vision Hall is housed in a building originally constructed in 1936 as an old railway warehouse, featuring a blend of Japanese and Western architectural styles that is quite unique. In 2016, it was designated as a historical building, and after restoration and repurposing, the Railway Vision Hall was established to showcase the concepts and developments of Taoyuan's railway undergroundization and metro system. It aims to create a new attraction that combines guidance, education, and tourism functions. The first floor of the Railway Vision Hall includes historical, technical, vision, and multimedia interactive zones; the second floor features a transportation library, allowing visitors to experience the trajectory of railway development in Taoyuan from the past to the present and future through a rich variety of exhibits. The Railway Vision Hall covers an area of approximately 1,735 square meters, with the main building measuring about 722 square meters. It introduces early light railways in Taoyuan, such as the Taoyuan Bo'ai Road to Daxi railway constructed by the Takeng-Kan Light Railway Company; the current Brown Line of the metro represents the former light railway from Taoyuan to Xinzhuang; other historical displays include the entire railway system in Taiwan. The design also preserves a prototype of the former Taoyuan Station, creating a life-sized wooden model based on old photographs to showcase the elegance and uniqueness of the old Taoyuan train station. Additionally, it offers conductor experiences, a block city, a railway theater, and interactive experiences. Visitors can take a ride on the Taoyuan small train to enjoy the six upcoming railway transport systems in Taoyuan and gain a deeper understanding of the railway construction in Taoyuan. (Source: Department of Rapid Transit Systems)
