Sandiao Ling Station Introduction
Sandiao Ridge is an area located between Ruifang District and Shuangxi District in New Taipei City, featuring rich tourist resources such as the Sandiao Ridge Old Trail and the Sandiao Ridge Eco-friendly Tunnel. The Sandiao Ridge Railway Station, which was opened in 1922, serves as an important transportation hub for the region. Situated on the left bank of the Keelung River, it connects to Huo Dong to the north and Mudan to the south. It is the only station on the Taiwan Railway that does not have a road connection. Taking the train to Sandiao Ridge allows passengers to enjoy the magnificent valley scenery and the unique potholes in the upper Keelung River. Nestled within the mountain walls and without road access, this secret station is described as "a small fairyland where peaks stand tall in front and behind, beside the Keelung River gorge." A railway travel guide from the Japanese colonial period praised the exquisite scenery of Sandiao Ridge Station. Located embedded in the mountain wall on the left bank of the Keelung River, Sandiao Ridge Station is the only station on the Taiwan Railway system that is not connected to a roadway, making it one of the famous secret stations attracting many railway enthusiasts and hikers. As for the train services, Sandiao Ridge Station is classified as a third-class station where only local trains stop. However, it is a junction for the Taiwan Railway's Yilan Line and Pingxi Line, thus visitors to Sandiao Ridge Station can encounter various express and local trains from the Eastern Main Line and the train services on the Pingxi Branch Line. Passengers at the platform can enjoy the interplay of light and shadows as trains pass through the bright tunnels and head towards Jing Tong or Yilan.
