Rinan Station Introduction
Rihnan Station is located on the north bank of the Dajia River and was opened in 1922. It is one of the few historic stations in Taiwan. The name "Rihnan" comes from the Han Chinese translation of the name of the indigenous people who originally lived in this area. Rihnan Station is one of the five remaining wooden stations along the coastal line, which features a similar architectural style to that of Tanwen, Dasha, and Xinpu stations (with a Western-style hipped roof). Rihnan Station is situated in the Dajia District of Taichung City, north of the Dajia River, and is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration's Coastal Line. The station is designed in a style resembling a mix of British and German architecture, featuring elegant structures, wooden window frames, and columns that reflect the international standards of the time. It also has walls made from a mixture of soil, rice husks, and lime. The station has remained quite well-preserved, serving as a standard wooden station on the coastal line. Due to the low number of passengers, with only a few dozen using the station daily—mostly short-haul travelers to Dajia—Taiwan Railways has reclassified Rihnan Station as a Class C simple station; however, many train enthusiasts still visit daily. Rihnan Station was built in the 11th year of the Republic of China and is a standard wooden station on the Coastal Line. Its most distinctive feature is the "cow eye window," which is located high on the side of the station and resembles a cow's eye. From the platform, one can see the prominent cow eye window set securely above, surrounded by lush greenery that thrives around the station. Despite the heat of summer and the intensity of the sun, visitors can enjoy the cool shade provided by the surrounding vegetation.
