Zhudong Station Introduction
Historical Development: Due to the abundant agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the central area of Zhudong, large-scale factories (such as cement and glass) were established one after another. To facilitate the development of industrial resources in the mountainous areas, the Zhudong-Neiwan branch railway was constructed. The Zhudong-Neiwan line was the first railway completed entirely by Taiwanese 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, thus the entire line was operational. As the economic model shifted, by the 1980s, due to the depletion of minerals and timber, coupled with rapid development of road transportation, Zhudong Station gradually declined from its previous bustling state to its current scarce visitor situation. Currently, the station only serves as a commuter transport hub for the local area on weekdays, while on weekends it becomes a popular transport line due to the recreation points in Neiwan. Zhudong Station was constructed during the transitional period after the war; judging by its architectural form, it should have been built based on the design plans from the Japanese colonial period, modified by the Taiwanese after taking over, thus holding considerable historical significance. Architectural Features: Due to the abundant agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources in the central area of Zhudong, large-scale factories (such as cement and glass) were established one after another. To facilitate the development of industrial resources in the mountainous areas, the Zhudong-Neiwan branch railway was constructed. The Zhudong-Neiwan line was the first railway completed entirely by Taiwanese 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, thus the entire line was operational. As the economic model shifted, by the 1980s, due to the depletion of minerals and timber, coupled with rapid development of road transportation, Zhudong Station gradually declined from its previous bustling state to its current scarce visitor situation. Currently, the station only serves as a commuter transport hub for the local area on weekdays, while on weekends it becomes a popular transport line due to the recreation points in Neiwan. Zhudong Station was constructed during the transitional period after the war; judging by its architectural form, it should have been built based on the design plans from the Japanese colonial period, modified by the Taiwanese after taking over, thus holding considerable historical significance.
