Zhudong Railway Station Introduction
Historical Development: Due to the rich agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the area around Zhudong, large-scale factories (such as cement and glass) were successively established. In conjunction with developing the agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the mountainous areas for industrial growth, the Zhudong-Neiwan branch railway was constructed. The Zhudong-Neiwan line is the first railway fully completed by locals after the Japanese left. The section from Hsinchu to Zhudong was opened in 1947, and the section from Zhudong to Neiwan was completed in 1951, making the entire line operational. As the economic model shifted, by the 1980s, due to the depletion of minerals and timber and the rapid development of road transportation, Zhudong Station gradually declined from its former bustling state to its current quiet appearance. Currently, it mainly provides commuter transportation for nearby areas on weekdays, while on weekends, it becomes a popular travel transportation line due to the recreational spots in Neiwan. Zhudong Station was built during the post-war regime change and, based on its architectural style, was likely modified and constructed by locals using designs from the Japanese Railway Department during the colonial period, thus giving it significant historical commemorative value. Architectural Features: Due to the rich agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the area around Zhudong, large-scale factories (such as cement and glass) were successively established. In conjunction with developing the agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the mountainous areas for industrial growth, the Zhudong-Neiwan branch railway was constructed. The Zhudong-Neiwan line is the first railway fully completed by locals after the Japanese left. The section from Hsinchu to Zhudong was opened in 1947, and the section from Zhudong to Neiwan was completed in 1951, making the entire line operational. As the economic model shifted, by the 1980s, due to the depletion of minerals and timber and the rapid development of road transportation, Zhudong Station gradually declined from its former bustling state to its current quiet appearance. Currently, it mainly provides commuter transportation for nearby areas on weekdays, while on weekends, it becomes a popular travel transportation line due to the recreational spots in Neiwan. Zhudong Station was built during the post-war regime change and, based on its architectural style, was likely modified and constructed by locals using designs from the Japanese Railway Department during the colonial period, thus giving it significant historical commemorative value.
