Zhudong Railway Station Introduction
The government has established large-scale factories (such as cement and glass) in the area surrounding Zhudong due to its rich agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources. To support the development of mountainous agricultural and mineral resources for industrial growth, the Zhudong-Neiwan branch railway was built. The Zhudong-Neiwan line is the first railway completed entirely by locals after the Japanese left; the section from Hsinchu to Zhudong opened in 1947, and the section from Zhudong to Neiwan was completed in 1951, making the entire line operational. However, with the shift in economic patterns and the depletion of minerals and timber by the 1980s, along with the rapid development of road transport, Zhudong Station gradually declined from its former bustling status to its current rarity of visitors. Currently, it mainly serves as a commuting line for local areas on weekdays, while on weekends it becomes a popular transportation line for travelers heading to Neiwan's recreational spots. Zhudong Station was built during the post-war power transition and is believed to have been modified from the design plans of the Japanese Railway Bureau from the colonial period, giving it significant historical and commemorative value.
