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Changhua Station

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Connections
  
Bus stop

Structure type
  
At-Grade

Changhua Station

Location
  
Changhua City, Changhua County Taiwan

Operated by
  
Taiwan Railway Administration

Line(s)
  
Western Line (149)      Taichung Line (149)      Sea Line (149)

Distance
  
210.9 km from Keelung 90.2 km from Zhunan

Changhua Station (Chinese: 彰化車站; pinyin: Zhānghuà Chēzhàn) is a railway station on the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) Western Line located in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. It is located at the southern junction of the Mountain Line and Coast Line, where the line continues onto the southern section of the Western Line.

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Overview

The station has two island platforms and one side platform. Currently, there is an overpass at the south side of the station to access the back station platforms. A cross-platform station is currently under construction on the north side.

The station is a planned stop on the Taichung Metro Red Line, currently under construction.

History

  • March 26, 1905: The station opened as Changhua-eki (彰化驛).
  • 1918: The second-generation station was completed.
  • 1922: The fan-shaped depot was constructed, as well as an overpass for the station.
  • December 10, 1958: Construction on the current station is completed.
  • June 15, 1959: The current station begins service. Also, a restaurant in the station was built (it has since ceased operating).
  • January 19, 2004: The fan-shaped depot is designated as a historical site.
  • May 27, 2005: Renovation on the fan-shaped depot is completed.
  • February 25, 2008: In order to increase service, the Taroko Express begins stopping at the station.

    • Around the station

  • Changhua Arts Museum
  • Changhua City Library
  • Changhua County Art Museum
  • Changhua County Council
  • Changhua County Government
  • Changhua Girls' Senior High School
  • Changhua Wude Hall
  • Chienkuo Technology University
  • National Changhua University of Education
  • Changhua Fan-Shaped Depot
  • Changhua City Office
  • Taiwan Theater
  • Changhua Theater
  • Changhua County Police Department
  • Changhua bus transfer stations

    • References

    Changhua Station Wikipedia
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