Changhua Station

Changhua is a railway station in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan served by Taiwan Railways. It is located at the southern junction of the Taichung line and Coastal line, where the line continues onto the southern section of the West Coast line.

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.

History

26 March 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.
10 December 1958: Construction on the current station is completed.
15 June 1959: The current station begins service. Also, a restaurant in the station was built (it has since ceased operating).
19 January 2004: The fan-shaped depot is designated as a historical site.
27 May 2005: Renovation on the fan-shaped depot is completed.
25 February 2008: In order to increase service, the Taroko Express begins stopping at the station.

Platform layout

1	1	■ West Coast line (Southbound)	Toward , Tainan, ,
		■ South-Link line (Southbound)	Toward
		■ Jiji line (Southbound)	Toward Jiji, Checheng
2	2B	■ West Coast line (Northbound, through traffic)	Toward , , ,
		■ West Coast line (Southbound, through traffic)	Toward Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung
		■ West Coast line (Northbound departure for Coastal line)	Toward Dajia, , Hsinchu
3	3A	■ West Coast line (Northbound)	Toward Taichung, Hsinchu, Taipei, Keelung
3	3A	■ West Coast line (Southbound cross-line)	Toward Su'ao, ,
4	3B	■ West Coast line (Northbound)	Toward Taichung, Hsinchu, Taipei, Keelung
		■ West Coast line (Northbound departure)	Toward Taichung, Hsinchu, Taipei, Keelung
		■ West Coast line (Southbound Departure)	Toward Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung