Taichung Train Station (Old Station) Introduction
Currently out of service, for Taiwan Railway services please refer to the new station攻略◼️One of the most complete train stations in Taiwan◼️Three generations of the "new station, old station, first-generation station" coexist Taichung Railway Station is the largest station in central Taiwan, located at the center of the western railway trunk line of Taiwan. The first-generation Taichung Railway Station was built in the 38th year of the Meiji era (1905), featuring wooden construction. Due to insufficient space, the second-generation Taichung Railway Station was built in the 6th year of the Taisho era (1917), designed in a brick-built Beaux-Arts style, showcasing beautiful architectural art with a central spire and gabled facade, and its roof covered with copper tiles. It is one of the most complete train stations in Taiwan and is classified as a second-class historic site (after amendments to the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act, it is now a national historic site). The elevation of the railway has ushered Taichung into a new era, while the train station preserves the coexistence of the new station, old station, and first-generation station. The square in front of the station features paving, planted greenery, enhanced surrounding roads and sidewalks, and accessible pathways, creating a modern urban leisure space. Combined with adjustments to the road layout and landscape renovation, this modern square and leisure greenery integrate harmoniously with the century-old station landscape, reconstructing and revitalizing the historical ambiance.
