Taichung Railway Station - Old Station Introduction
No longer in operation, for Taiwan Railways, please refer to the new station guide ◼️ One of the most complete train stations in Taiwan ◼️ The new station, old station, and first-generation station coexist at Taichung Railway Station, the largest station in central Taiwan, located at the center of the western railway trunk line. The first generation of Taichung Railway Station was built in the Meiji 38 (1905) during the Japanese colonial period as a wooden structure. Due to insufficient space, the second generation Taichung Railway Station was constructed in the Taisho 6 (1917), designed in a brick-built free classical style with a central spire and gable that showcase exquisite architectural art, topped with copper tiles. It is one of the most complete train stations in Taiwan and is classified as a second-level historic site (as per the revised Cultural Heritage Preservation Act, it is now a national historic site). The elevation of the railway marks a new era for Taichung, allowing the new station, old station, and first-generation station to coexist. The square in front of the station is adorned with paving, landscaping, upgraded surrounding roadways and sidewalks, and accessible pathways, creating a modern urban leisure space. Coupled with adjustments in road patterns and landscape redesign, it harmonizes the modern square with the scenery of the century-old station, contributing to the regeneration and revitalization of historical aesthetics.
