Taichung Old Railway Station Introduction
Currently suspended, for Taiwan Railway, please visit the new station guide ◼️ One of the most complete train stations in Taiwan ◼️ New Station, Old Station, and First Generation Station "Three Generations Together" Taichung Railway Station is the largest station in central Taiwan, located at the center of Taiwan's West Coast Main Line. The first generation Taichung Railway Station was built in the 38th year of the Meiji era (1905), featuring wooden architecture. Due to the inadequacy of space, a second generation Taichung Railway Station was constructed in the 6th year of the Taisho era (1917), which is a brick-built structure in a free classical style, with a central spire and gables that showcase exquisite architectural artistry, and a roof covered with copper plates. It is one of the most complete train stations in Taiwan and is classified as a second-level heritage site (now designated as a national historic site following the revision of the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act). The elevated railway modernization has ushered Taichung into a new era, while the train station retains the coexistence of the new station, old station, and first generation station. The forecourt has been equipped with paving, planting greenery, and accessible pathways, creating a modern urban leisure space. Enhanced by adjustments to the road design and landscape redevelopment, the modern plaza and green leisure imagery harmonize with the century-old train station landscape, fostering the regeneration and revitalization of historical characteristics.
