New Beitou Station Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, the tourism industry in the Beitou area was developed, leading to the construction of the Xinbeitou Branch Line. In 1916 (Taisho 5), the "Xinbeitou boarding platform" was established and later renamed "Xinbeitou Station," giving rise to the place name Xinbeitou. Xinbeitou Station is the only century-old station remaining on the Tamsui Line and in Taipei City. Its station building is constructed of wood, featuring decorative brackets under the eaves and a combination of 3+1 gable windows created in 1937 when the station was expanded, which are significant architectural features of the station. However, in 1988, the station fell into history as the Tamsui Line ceased operations, and the station building was dismantled and relocated to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. In 2003, as awareness of cultural heritage preservation rose, the Taipei City Government worked with civic groups to advocate for the station's return. After several twists and turns, Yih Rong Assets Co., Ltd. agreed to donate Xinbeitou Station to the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Taipei City Government, recognizing the enthusiasm and longing of Taipei citizens for the station's return. The station's reconstruction was initially tested in 2016 to simulate transportation issues, and it was ultimately decided to be located near its original site in Qixing Park (as seen today). The restoration work was immediately launched and was completed in April 2017, reopening to the public. Source: Xinbeitou Station Official Website
