Taichung Old Train Station Introduction
The train is now out of service, for Taiwan Railway please visit the new station. ◼️ One of the most well-preserved 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 west coast railway line. The first-generation Taichung Railway Station was built during the Japanese rule in 1905, as a wooden structure. Due to inadequate space, the second-generation Taichung Railway Station was constructed in 1917 as a brick building in a free classical style, featuring a central spire and gables showcasing beautiful architectural art. Its roof is covered in copper tiles, making it one of the most well-preserved train stations in Taiwan and a designated second-class historic site (now a national historic site after the revision of the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act). The elevation of the railway has ushered Taichung into a new era, while retaining the coexistence of the new station, old station, and first-generation station. The square in front of the station has been developed with pavement, greenery, and improved surrounding roads and sidewalks, including the installation of barrier-free access, creating a modern urban leisure activity space. Combined with roadway adjustments and landscape renovation, the modern plaza exhibits a harmony with the historical landscape of the century-old station, promoting the regeneration and revitalization of historical features.
