Shanli Railway Station Introduction
Shanli Station was established on June 27, 1982. It was built to accommodate train passing needs after the reconstruction of the eastern railway line. It is located 6.2 kilometers north of Lugang and 8 kilometers south of Taitung. Currently, the station has an average daily usage of about seven passengers, and no express trains stop here. After the electrification and renovation of the Eastern Railway, the original side platform was covered with wood, while the island platform remains unchanged, witnessing the station style of the Eastern Expansion era. The original narrow-gauge railway passed through stations such as Zhongxing, Jiafeng, Chulu, Dongcheng, Binlang, and Malan. Following the Eastern Expansion of the railway, a straight line was created to provide passing locations for the single-track Eastern trunk line, adding Shanli and Beinan stations. During the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' promotion of the "New Hualien-Taitung Station Movement" due to the electrification of the Hualien-Taitung railway, Shanli Station was also included. After the electrification, it was renovated into its current appearance. After writer Liu Kexiang referred to Shanli Station as the "Station You Can’t Reach," many railway enthusiasts and tourists rushed to visit this beautiful small station hidden in the mountains. Before the electrification of the railway, the station authorities built a viewing platform in the open area outside the station for safety and easier management of tourists. Although the view is slightly obstructed by utility poles and wires now, climbing up the viewing platform still allows one to enjoy the sight of trains passing through Shanli Station and the breathtaking scenery beyond.
