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{{Short description|Railway line in Taiwan}}{{Expand Chinese|topic=transp|date=June 2015}}
{{Expand Chinese|臺東線
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{{Infobox rail line
{{Infobox rail line
|name = Taitung Line
|name = Taitung Line
|color = 009944
|color = {{rcr|Taiwan Railways}}
|native_name = 臺東線
|native_name = 臺東線
|native_name_lang = zh-tw
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|open = 25 March 1926
|open = 25 March 1926
|owner = [[Taiwan Railways Administration]]
|owner = [[Taiwan Railways Administration]]
|operator = [[Taiwan Railways Administration]]
|operator = Taiwan Railways Administration
|tracks = 2
|tracks = 2
|gauge = {{RailGauge|3ft6in}}
|gauge = {{RailGauge|3ft6in}}
|linelength = {{Convert|150.9|km|abbr=on}}
|linelength = {{Convert|150.9|km|abbr=on}}
|electrification = 25 kV/60 Hz [[Overhead lines|Catenary]]
|electrification = 25 kV/60 Hz [[Overhead lines|Catenary]]
|speed = {{convert|120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|speed = {{convert|130|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
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The '''Taitung Line''' ({{zh|t=臺東線|hp=Táidōng Xiàn|poj=Tâi-tang Soàⁿ}}), also known as the '''Hua-Tung line''' ({{zh|t=花東線|hp=Huādōng Xiàn|poj=Hoa-tang Soàⁿ}}), is the southern section of the [[TRA Eastern Line|Eastern Line]] of the [[Taiwan Railways Administration]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/2012.cfm|title=Touring Taiwan by Rail|publisher=Tourism Bureau, MOTC|date=2005-01-13|accessdate=2010-12-21}}</ref> The line starts in [[Hualien railway station|Hualien]] and ends in [[Taitung railway station|Taitung]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/show_issue.php?id=1996128512008E.TXT&table=2&h1=Travel%20and%20Leisure&h2=In-Depth%20Travel|title=Across an Unspoilt Land--Riding the Hualien-Taitung Line|publisher=Taiwan Panorama|date=December 1996|accessdate=2010-12-21}}</ref> It is 161.5&nbsp;km long, including the main segment of 155.7&nbsp;km between Hualien and Taitung.<ref>[http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/yearbook/yearbook-4.aspx Taiwan Railways Administration]</ref>
The '''Taitung Line''' ({{zh|t=臺東線|hp=Táidōng Xiàn|poj=Tâi-tang Soàⁿ}}), also known as the '''Hua-Tung line''' ({{zh|t=花東線|hp=Huādōng Xiàn|poj=Hoa-tang Soàⁿ}}), is the southern section of the [[TRA Eastern Line|Eastern Line]] of the [[Taiwan Railways Administration]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/2012.cfm|title=Touring Taiwan by Rail|publisher=Tourism Bureau, MOTC|date=2005-01-13|accessdate=2010-12-21|archive-date=2010-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213200744/http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/2012.cfm|url-status=live}}</ref> The line starts at the [[Hualien railway station|Hualien station]] and ends at the [[Taitung railway station|Taitung station]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/show_issue.php?id=1996128512008E.TXT&table=2&h1=Travel%20and%20Leisure&h2=In-Depth%20Travel|title=Across an Unspoilt Land--Riding the Hualien-Taitung Line|publisher=Taiwan Panorama|date=December 1996|accessdate=2010-12-21|archive-date=2011-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930222135/http://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/show_issue.php?id=1996128512008E.TXT&table=2&h1=Travel%20and%20Leisure&h2=In-Depth%20Travel|url-status=live}}</ref> It is 161.5&nbsp;km long, including the main segment of 155.7&nbsp;km between Hualien and Taitung.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/yearbook/yearbook-4.aspx |title=Taiwan Railways Administration |access-date=2007-12-31 |archive-date=2008-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111120735/http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/yearbook/yearbook-4.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>


The coastal branch lines of Hualien and Taitung were discarded after the broadening plan in 1982. The broadcasts of the station names on Taitung line are made in five languages: [[Taiwanese Mandarin|Mandarin]], [[Taiwanese Hokkien]], [[Taiwanese Hakka|Hakka]], [[English language|English]], and [[Amis language|Amis]]. Broadcasts in [[Amis language]] only exists in Taitung line.
The coastal branch lines of Hualien and Taitung were discarded after the broadening plan in 1982. The broadcasts of the station names on Taitung line are made in five languages: [[Taiwanese Mandarin|Mandarin]], [[Taiwanese Hokkien]], [[Taiwanese Hakka|Hakka]], [[English language|English]], and [[Amis language|Amis]]. The Taitung Line is the only line in Taiwan where broadcasts are made in the [[Amis language]].
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[[File:Outline map of KAREN railway stations.PNG|thumb|200px|left|Outline map near Hualien, Stations: <br/>A: Hualien (former), B: Hualien Port,<br/> C: [[Hualien Station|Hualien]], D: [[Beipu Station|Beipu]], E: Ji'an, F: Meilun<br/>Lines:<br/><span style="color:yellow;">Yellow</span>: [[North-Link Line]]<br/><span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>:Hualien–Taitung Line<br/><span style="color:green;">Green</span>: Hualien Port Line<br/><span style="color:red;">Red</span>: Hualien Port Line (former)]]


== History ==
== History ==
The north segment from Karenkō ({{lang|ja|花蓮港}}, now [[Hualien City]]) to Poshiko ({{lang|ja|璞石閣 ポシコ}}, then Tamazato, now [[Yuli, Hualien|Yuli]]) was built in 1909 and completed in 1917. The south segment form Hinan ({{lang|ja|卑南}}, then Taitō, now [[Taitung City]]) to Rirō ({{lang|ja|里巄}}, now [[Guanshan, Taitung|Guanshan]]) was opened in 1919 by the Taitō Development Company ({{lang|ja|臺東開拓株式會社}}).
The north segment from Karenkō ({{lang|ja|花蓮港}}, now [[Hualien City]]) to Poshiko ({{lang|ja|璞石閣 ポシコ}}, then Tamazato, now [[Yuli, Hualien|Yuli]]) was built in 1909 and completed in 1917. The south segment from Hinan ({{lang|ja|卑南}}, then Taitō, now [[Taitung City]]) to Rirō ({{lang|ja|里巄}}, now [[Guanshan, Taitung|Guanshan]]) was opened in 1919 by the Taitō Development Company ({{lang|ja|臺東開拓株式會社}}).


In 1922, the Taitō Development Company bought the railroad from Karenkō to Tamazato and called it the "Taitō North Line", while the south segment of Taitō to Rirō was called the "Taitō South Line."
In 1922, the Taitō Development Company bought the railroad from Karenkō to Tamazato and named it the "Taitō North Line", while the south segment from Taitō to Rirō was named the "Taitō South Line."


The connecting railway between Tamazato to Rirō was begun in 1921 and completed in 1926, after which the total length was 171.8&nbsp;km from Karenkō ([[Hualien City]]) to Taitō ([[Taitung City]]).
The construction of the connecting railway between Tamazato to Rirō began in 1921 and completed in 1926, after which the total length of the line from Karenkō ([[Hualien City]]) to Taitō ([[Taitung City]]) was 171.8&nbsp;km.


In 1966, the ''Kuang-Hua Express'' (光華號), utilizing [[diesel multiple units]], started service in this line and greatly shortened the traveling time from Hualien to Taitung from 6–7 hours to 3–4 hours.
In 1966, the ''Kuang-Hua Express'' (光華號) utilizing [[diesel multiple units]] started service on the line, and greatly shortening the travel time from Hualien to Taitung from 6–7 hours to 3–4 hours.


Its [[Rail gauge|gauge]] was changed from {{RailGauge|2ft6in|lk=on}} [[Narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] to {{RailGauge|3ft6in|lk=on}} gauge in 1982 and connected with [[North-link line]], after which the old Hualien Station was discarded and replaced by the [[Hualien railway station]] that is used now.
Its [[Rail gauge|gauge]] was changed from {{RailGauge|2ft6in|lk=on}} [[Narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] to {{RailGauge|3ft6in|lk=on}} gauge in 1982 and connected with [[North-link line]], after which the old Hualien Station was abandoned and replaced by the [[Hualien railway station]] that is used now. The site of old Hualian Station was eventually turned into [[Dongdamen Night Market]] in 2015, while the disused right of way has been partially turned into a pedestrian area.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=David |title=Taiwan Hualien's Top Tourist Attractions |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3368080 |website=Taiwan News |date=21 February 2018 |publisher=Taiwan News |access-date=2022-11-27}}</ref>


In 2007, the [[Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan)|Environmental Protection Administration]] gave the line a conditional pass for an electrification project, which will boost the operating speed from 110&nbsp;km/hr to 130&nbsp;km/hr.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/10/02/2003381311|title=Hualien-Taitung electrification gets conditional pass|publisher=Taipei Times|author=Shelley Shan|date=2007-10-02|accessdate=2010-12-21}}</ref> In 2009, construction began on electrification work, with [[New Taiwan dollar|NT$]]15.5 billion set aside for the project.<ref name="startcon">{{cite news|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/11/14/2003458456|title=Hualien-Taitung railway to be electrified by 2013|publisher=Taipei Times|author=Shelley Shan|date=2009-11-14|accessdate=2010-12-21}}</ref> Electrification work was completed in late 2013 with the inauguration of electric services in late June 2014.
In 2007, the [[Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan)|Environmental Protection Administration]] gave the line a conditional pass for an electrification project, which would boost the operating speed from 110&nbsp;km/h to 130&nbsp;km/h.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/10/02/2003381311|title=Hualien-Taitung electrification gets conditional pass|publisher=Taipei Times|author=Shelley Shan|date=2007-10-02|accessdate=2010-12-21|archive-date=2010-05-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502084221/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/10/02/2003381311|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, construction began on electrification work, with [[New Taiwan dollar|NT$]]15.5 billion set aside for the project.<ref name="startcon">{{cite news|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/11/14/2003458456|title=Hualien-Taitung railway to be electrified by 2013|publisher=Taipei Times|author=Shelley Shan|date=2009-11-14|accessdate=2010-12-21|archive-date=2009-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123045802/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/11/14/2003458456|url-status=live}}</ref> Electrification work was completed in late 2013 with the inauguration of electric services taking place in late June 2014.

The section between Nanping and Wanrong railway stations was to be upgraded from a single-track railway to a dual-track railway and was expected to be completed by December 2020. With the existing double-track sections from Shoufeng to Nanping railway station and from Wanrong to Guangfu railway stations, it was expected that service frequency could be improved, shortening wait times.

{{Update|reason=This article contains references to things that may have already happened|date=November 2022}}

On October 12 2020, the Ministry of Transport has approved and intends to carry out upgrading works on the Taitung Line to ensure that the entire line is double-tracked. As 69% of the line is still currently single-tracked, the project is expected to shorten wait times by up to 90 minutes with up to 16 more train services each day. Some trips can be reduced by up to 50 minutes. With an increase of 17,000 passengers per day, the dual-track railway project is expected to cost NT$25.429 billion, which will be completed 7 years after the environmental impact assessment and comprehensive planning are approved.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}

The Railway Bureau has stated that the project will be carried out in 2 phases. Phase 1 will include the sections north of Yuli (Hualien - Shoufeng, Guangfu - Ruisui and Sanmin - Yuli) and the section between Taitung and Zhiben and is expected to be completed by 2026. Phase 2 will include the remaining sections of the line and is expected to be completed by 2027.

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==Electrification of the Hualien-Taitung Line==
Together with the electrification of the Hualien-Taitung Line, the following stations were upgraded.

* General Reconstruction
** Completed - Zhixue, Pinghe, Fengtian, Nanping, Fenglin, Wanrong, Guangfu, Dafu, Fuyuan, Ruisui, Sanmin, Yuli, Dongli, Dongzhu, Fuli, Chishang, Haiduan, Guanshan, Ruihe, Ruiyuan, Luye, Shanli, Taitung
* Elevated Station
** Under Construction - Hualien
** Under Planning - Ji’an
** Completed - Shoufeng
* Underground Station
** Completed - Linrong Shin Kong


== Stations ==
== Stations ==
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[[File:Outline map of KAREN railway stations.PNG|thumb|200px|Outline map near Hualien, Stations: <br>A: Hualien (former), B: Hualien Port,<br> C: [[Hualien Station|Hualien]], D: [[Beipu Station|Beipu]], E: Ji'an, F: Meilun<br>Lines:<br><span style="color:yellow;">Yellow</span>: [[North-Link Line]]<br><span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>:Hualien–Taitung Line<br><span style="color:green;">Green</span>: Hualien Port Line<br><span style="color:red;">Red</span>: Hualien Port Line (former)]]
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!Name!!Chinese!![[Taiwanese Hokkien|Taiwanese]]!![[Taiwanese Hakka|Hakka]]!![[Amis language|Amis]]!!Dist.<br/>(km)!!Transfers and Notes!!colspan=2|Location
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|'''[[Hualien railway station|Hualien]]'''||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|花蓮}}}}||Hoa-liân||Fâ-lièn||Kalingko||0.0
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|[[Hualien City|Hualien]]||rowspan=19|[[Hualien County|Hualien<br>County]]
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|Ji'an||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|吉安}}}}||Kiat-an||Kit-ôn||Yosino||3.4||align=left|
|[[Ji'an railway station (Taiwan)|Ji'an]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|吉安}}}}||Kiat-an||Kit-ôn||Yoshino||3.4||align=left|
|[[Ji'an, Hualien|Ji'an]]
|[[Ji'an, Hualien|Ji'an]]
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|Zhixue||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|志學}}}}||Chì-ha̍k||Chṳ-ho̍k||Cihaku||12.4||align=left|
|[[Zhixue railway station|Zhixue]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|志學}}}}||Chì-ha̍k||Chṳ-ho̍k||Cihak||12.4||align=left|
|rowspan=4|[[Shoufeng, Hualien|Shoufeng]]
|rowspan=4|[[Shoufeng, Hualien|Shoufeng]]
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|[[Pinghe railway station|Pinghe]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|平和}}}}||Pêng-hô||Phìn-fò|| ||15.3||align=left|
|[[Pinghe railway station|Pinghe]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|平和}}}}||Pêng-hô||Phìn-fò|| Ci’adetuman||15.3||align=left|
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|[[Shoufeng railway station|Shoufeng]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|壽豐}}}}||Siū-hong||Su-fûng||Rinahem||17.2||align=left|
|[[Shoufeng railway station|Shoufeng]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|壽豐}}}}||Siū-hong||Su-fûng||Rinahem||17.2||align=left|
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|[[Fengtian railway station|Fengtian]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|豐田}}}}||Hong-tiân||Fûng-thièn||Telu'||19.9||align=left|
|[[Fengtian railway station|Fengtian]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|豐田}}}}||Hong-tiân||Fûng-thièn||Telu’||19.9||align=left|
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|Linrong Shin Kong||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|林榮新光}}}}||Lîm-êng Sin-kong||Lìm-yùng Sîn-kông|| ||26.1||align=left|
|[[Linrong Shin Kong railway station|Linrong Shin Kong]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|林榮新光}}}}||Lîm-êng Sin-kong||Lìm-yùng Sîn-kông|| ||26.1||align=left|
|rowspan=4|[[Fenglin, Hualien|Fenglin]]
|rowspan=4|[[Fenglin, Hualien|Fenglin]]
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|Nanping||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|南平}}}}||Lâm-pêng||Nàm-phìn||Naiko||28.3||align=left|
|[[Nanping railway station|Nanping]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|南平}}}}||Lâm-pêng||Nàm-phìn||Kiku||28.3||align=left|
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|Fenglin||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|鳳林}}}}||Hōng-lîm||Fung-lìm||Cingaroan||32.5||align=left|
|[[Fenglin railway station|Fenglin]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|鳳林}}}}||Hōng-lîm||Fung-lìm||Cingaroan||32.5||align=left|
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|Wanrong||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|萬榮}}}}||Bān-êng||Van-yùng||Molisaka||37.3||align=left|
|[[Wanrong railway station|Wanrong]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|萬榮}}}}||Bān-êng||Van-yùng||Molisaka||37.3||align=left|
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|Guangfu||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|光復}}}}||Kong-ho̍k||Kông-fu̍k||Fata'an||42.9||align=left|
|[[Guangfu railway station|Guangfu]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|光復}}}}||Kong-ho̍k||Kông-fu̍k||Fata’an||42.9||align=left|
|rowspan=2|[[Guangfu, Hualien|Guangfu]]
|rowspan=2|[[Guangfu, Hualien|Guangfu]]
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|Dafu||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|大富}}}}||Tāi-hô||Thai-fu||Yamato||50.6||align=left|
|[[Dafu railway station|Dafu]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|大富}}}}||Tāi-hô||Thai-fu||Yamato||50.6||align=left|
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|Fuyuan||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|富源}}}}||Hù-goân||Fu-ngièn||Pa'ilasen||53.6||align=left|
|[[Fuyuan railway station|Fuyuan]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|富源}}}}||Hù-goân||Fu-ngièn||Pa’ilasen||53.6||align=left|
|rowspan=2|[[Ruisui, Hualien|Ruisui]]
|rowspan=2|[[Ruisui, Hualien|Ruisui]]
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|[[Ruisui railway station|Ruisui]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞穗}}}}||Sūi-sūi||Lui-sui||Kohkoh||62.8||align=left|
|[[Ruisui railway station|Ruisui]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞穗}}}}||Sūi-sūi||Lui-sui||Kohkoh||62.8||align=left|
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|Sanmin||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|三民}}}}||Sam-bîn||Sâm-mìn||Takay||72.1||align=left|
|[[Sanmin railway station|Sanmin]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|三民}}}}||Sam-bîn||Sâm-mìn||Takay||72.1||align=left|
|rowspan=2|[[Yuli, Hualien|Yuli]]
|rowspan=2|[[Yuli, Hualien|Yuli]]
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|'''Yuli'''||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|玉里}}}}||Gio̍k-lí||Ngiu̍k-lî||Posko||83.1||align=left|
|[[Yuli railway station|'''Yuli''']]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|玉里}}}}||Gio̍k-lí||Ngiu̍k-lî||Posko||83.1||align=left|
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|Dongli||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|東里}}}}||Tang-lí||Tûng-lî||Masai||89.8||align=left|
|[[Dongli railway station|Dongli]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|東里}}}}||Tang-lí||Tûng-lî||Pasai||89.8||align=left|
|rowspan=3|[[Fuli, Hualien|Fuli]]
|rowspan=3|[[Fuli, Hualien|Fuli]]
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|Dongzhu||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|東竹}}}}||Tang-tek||Tûng-chuk||Talampo||95.7||align=left|
|[[Dongzhu railway station|Dongzhu]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|東竹}}}}||Tang-tek||Tûng-chuk||Talampo||95.7||align=left|
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|Fuli||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|富里}}}}||Hù-lí||Fu-lî||Naukun||101.9||align=left|
|[[Fuli railway station|Fuli]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|富里}}}}||Hù-lí||Fu-lî||Kumpuu||101.9||align=left|
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|Chishang||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|池上}}}}||Tî-siōng||Chhṳ̀-sông||Renaw||108.8||align=left|
|[[Chishang railway station|Chishang]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|池上}}}}||Tî-siōng||Chhṳ̀-sông||Fanaw||108.8||align=left|
|[[Chishang, Taitung|Chishang]]||rowspan=8|[[Taitung County|Taitung<br>County]]
|[[Chishang, Taitung|Chishang]]||rowspan=8|[[Taitung County|Taitung<br>County]]
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|Haiduan||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|海端}}}}||Hái-toan||Gói-tôn||Haitutuan||114.4||align=left|
|[[Haiduan railway station|Haiduan]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|海端}}}}||Hái-toan||Gói-tôn||Haitutuan||114.4||align=left|
|rowspan=2|[[Guanshan, Taitung|Guanshan]]
|rowspan=2|[[Guanshan, Taitung|Guanshan]]
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|Guanshan||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|關山}}}}||Koan-san||Koân-sân||Lilong||120.9||align=left|
|[[Guanshan railway station|Guanshan]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|關山}}}}||Koan-san||Koân-sân||Takofan||120.9||align=left|
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|Ruihe||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞和}}}}||Suī-hô||Lui-fò||Micuwa||128.3||align=left|
|[[Ruihe railway station|Ruihe]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞和}}}}||Suī-hô||Lui-fò||Pakala’ac||128.3||align=left|
|rowspan=3|[[Luye, Taitung|Luye]]
|rowspan=3|[[Luye, Taitung|Luye]]
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|Ruiyuan||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞源}}}}||Suī-goân||Lui-ngièn||Ohala||131.1||align=left|
|[[Ruiyuan railway station|Ruiyuan]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|瑞源}}}}||Suī-goân||Lui-ngièn||Efong||131.1||align=left|
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|Luye||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|鹿野}}}}||Lo̍k-iá||Lu̍k-yâ||Sikano||136.6||align=left|
|[[Luye railway station|Luye]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|鹿野}}}}||Lo̍k-iá||Lu̍k-yâ||Parayabay||136.6||align=left|
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|Shanli||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|山里}}}}||San-lí||Sân-lî||Kanatolan||142.8||align=left|
|[[Shanli railway station|Shanli]]||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|山里}}}}||San-lí||Sân-lî||Kalito’od ||142.8||align=left|
|[[Beinan, Taitung|Beinan]]
|[[Beinan, Taitung|Beinan]]
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|'''[[Taitung railway station|Taitung]]'''||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|臺東}}}}||Tâi-tang||Thòi-tûng||Valangaw||150.9
|'''[[Taitung railway station|Taitung]]'''||{{large|{{lang|zh-tw|臺東}}}}||Tâi-tang||Thòi-tûng||Posong||150.9
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|[[Taitung City|Taitung]]
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Latest revision as of 21:28, 2 January 2024

Taitung Line
Overview
Native name臺東線
OwnerTaiwan Railways Administration
Termini
Stations27
Service
TypePassenger/freight rail
Operator(s)Taiwan Railways Administration
History
Opened25 March 1926
Technical
Line length150.9 km (93.8 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Electrification25 kV/60 Hz Catenary
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Route map

Legend
km
North-link, Hualien Port
Mainline rail interchange Taiwan Railway
0.0
 Hualien
3.4
 Ji'an
8.2
 Gancheng Station
Mugua River
12.4
 Zhixue
15.3
 Pinghe
Prov. Hwy 9
Tun River
17.2
 Shoufeng
19.9
 Fengtian
Prov. Hwy 11c
Shoufeng River
26.1
 Linrong Shin Kong
28.3
 Nanping
32.5
 Fenglin
Wanli River
37.3
 Wanrong
Prov. Hwy 9
42.9
 Guangfu & Hwy 11a
Jianong Creek
50.6
 Dafu
53.6
 Fuyuan
Fuyuan River
62.8
 Ruisui
Maizuru Bridge
over Hongye River
Prov. Hwy 9
72.1
 Sanmin
Fengping River
Zhuo River
83.1
 Yuli
Prov. Hwy 30
Lakulaku River
Xiuguluan River
89.8
 Dongli
95.7
 Dongzhu
Old Zhuoshui River
Gongpu Bridge
101.9
 Fuli
Turtle Creek
Hong Kong Pu Bridge
Hualien–Taitung border
108.8
 Chishang
Prov. Hwy 20a
Beinan River
114.4
 Haiduan
Degao Bridge
120.9
 Guanshan
125.2
 Yuemei
128.3
 Ruihe
131.1
 Ruiyuan
136.6
 Luye
Luye River
142.8
 Shanli
150.9
 Taitung
South-link
Mainline rail interchange Taiwan Railway
This diagram:

The Taitung Line (Chinese: 臺東線; pinyin: Táidōng Xiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-tang Soàⁿ), also known as the Hua-Tung line (Chinese: 花東線; pinyin: Huādōng Xiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hoa-tang Soàⁿ), is the southern section of the Eastern Line of the Taiwan Railways Administration.[1] The line starts at the Hualien station and ends at the Taitung station.[2] It is 161.5 km long, including the main segment of 155.7 km between Hualien and Taitung.[3]

The coastal branch lines of Hualien and Taitung were discarded after the broadening plan in 1982. The broadcasts of the station names on Taitung line are made in five languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, English, and Amis. The Taitung Line is the only line in Taiwan where broadcasts are made in the Amis language.

Outline map near Hualien, Stations:
A: Hualien (former), B: Hualien Port,
C: Hualien, D: Beipu, E: Ji'an, F: Meilun
Lines:
Yellow: North-Link Line
Blue:Hualien–Taitung Line
Green: Hualien Port Line
Red: Hualien Port Line (former)

History

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The north segment from Karenkō (花蓮港, now Hualien City) to Poshiko (璞石閣 ポシコ, then Tamazato, now Yuli) was built in 1909 and completed in 1917. The south segment from Hinan (卑南, then Taitō, now Taitung City) to Rirō (里巄, now Guanshan) was opened in 1919 by the Taitō Development Company (臺東開拓株式會社).

In 1922, the Taitō Development Company bought the railroad from Karenkō to Tamazato and named it the "Taitō North Line", while the south segment from Taitō to Rirō was named the "Taitō South Line."

The construction of the connecting railway between Tamazato to Rirō began in 1921 and completed in 1926, after which the total length of the line from Karenkō (Hualien City) to Taitō (Taitung City) was 171.8 km.

In 1966, the Kuang-Hua Express (光華號) utilizing diesel multiple units started service on the line, and greatly shortening the travel time from Hualien to Taitung from 6–7 hours to 3–4 hours.

Its gauge was changed from 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge to 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge in 1982 and connected with North-link line, after which the old Hualien Station was abandoned and replaced by the Hualien railway station that is used now. The site of old Hualian Station was eventually turned into Dongdamen Night Market in 2015, while the disused right of way has been partially turned into a pedestrian area.[4]

In 2007, the Environmental Protection Administration gave the line a conditional pass for an electrification project, which would boost the operating speed from 110 km/h to 130 km/h.[5] In 2009, construction began on electrification work, with NT$15.5 billion set aside for the project.[6] Electrification work was completed in late 2013 with the inauguration of electric services taking place in late June 2014.

The section between Nanping and Wanrong railway stations was to be upgraded from a single-track railway to a dual-track railway and was expected to be completed by December 2020. With the existing double-track sections from Shoufeng to Nanping railway station and from Wanrong to Guangfu railway stations, it was expected that service frequency could be improved, shortening wait times.

On October 12 2020, the Ministry of Transport has approved and intends to carry out upgrading works on the Taitung Line to ensure that the entire line is double-tracked. As 69% of the line is still currently single-tracked, the project is expected to shorten wait times by up to 90 minutes with up to 16 more train services each day. Some trips can be reduced by up to 50 minutes. With an increase of 17,000 passengers per day, the dual-track railway project is expected to cost NT$25.429 billion, which will be completed 7 years after the environmental impact assessment and comprehensive planning are approved.[citation needed]

The Railway Bureau has stated that the project will be carried out in 2 phases. Phase 1 will include the sections north of Yuli (Hualien - Shoufeng, Guangfu - Ruisui and Sanmin - Yuli) and the section between Taitung and Zhiben and is expected to be completed by 2026. Phase 2 will include the remaining sections of the line and is expected to be completed by 2027.

Electrification of the Hualien-Taitung Line

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Together with the electrification of the Hualien-Taitung Line, the following stations were upgraded.

  • General Reconstruction
    • Completed - Zhixue, Pinghe, Fengtian, Nanping, Fenglin, Wanrong, Guangfu, Dafu, Fuyuan, Ruisui, Sanmin, Yuli, Dongli, Dongzhu, Fuli, Chishang, Haiduan, Guanshan, Ruihe, Ruiyuan, Luye, Shanli, Taitung
  • Elevated Station
    • Under Construction - Hualien
    • Under Planning - Ji’an
    • Completed - Shoufeng
  • Underground Station
    • Completed - Linrong Shin Kong

Stations

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Name Chinese Taiwanese Hakka Amis Dist.
(km)		 Transfers and Notes Location
Hualien 花蓮 Hoa-liân Fâ-lièn Kalingko 0.0 → Taiwan Railway North-link line Hualien Hualien
County
Ji'an 吉安 Kiat-an Kit-ôn Yoshino 3.4 Ji'an
Zhixue 志學 Chì-ha̍k Chṳ-ho̍k Cihak 12.4 Shoufeng
Pinghe 平和 Pêng-hô Phìn-fò Ci’adetuman 15.3
Shoufeng 壽豐 Siū-hong Su-fûng Rinahem 17.2
Fengtian 豐田 Hong-tiân Fûng-thièn Telu’ 19.9
Linrong Shin Kong 林榮新光 Lîm-êng Sin-kong Lìm-yùng Sîn-kông 26.1 Fenglin
Nanping 南平 Lâm-pêng Nàm-phìn Kiku 28.3
Fenglin 鳳林 Hōng-lîm Fung-lìm Cingaroan 32.5
Wanrong 萬榮 Bān-êng Van-yùng Molisaka 37.3
Guangfu 光復 Kong-ho̍k Kông-fu̍k Fata’an 42.9 Guangfu
Dafu 大富 Tāi-hô Thai-fu Yamato 50.6
Fuyuan 富源 Hù-goân Fu-ngièn Pa’ilasen 53.6 Ruisui
Ruisui 瑞穗 Sūi-sūi Lui-sui Kohkoh 62.8
Sanmin 三民 Sam-bîn Sâm-mìn Takay 72.1 Yuli
Yuli 玉里 Gio̍k-lí Ngiu̍k-lî Posko 83.1
Dongli 東里 Tang-lí Tûng-lî Pasai 89.8 Fuli
Dongzhu 東竹 Tang-tek Tûng-chuk Talampo 95.7
Fuli 富里 Hù-lí Fu-lî Kumpuu 101.9
Chishang 池上 Tî-siōng Chhṳ̀-sông Fanaw 108.8 Chishang Taitung
County
Haiduan 海端 Hái-toan Gói-tôn Haitutuan 114.4 Guanshan
Guanshan 關山 Koan-san Koân-sân Takofan 120.9
Ruihe 瑞和 Suī-hô Lui-fò Pakala’ac 128.3 Luye
Ruiyuan 瑞源 Suī-goân Lui-ngièn Efong 131.1
Luye 鹿野 Lo̍k-iá Lu̍k-yâ Parayabay 136.6
Shanli 山里 San-lí Sân-lî Kalito’od 142.8 Beinan
Taitung 臺東 Tâi-tang Thòi-tûng Posong 150.9 → Taiwan Railway South-link line Taitung

References

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  1. ^ "Touring Taiwan by Rail". Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 2005-01-13. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  2. ^ "Across an Unspoilt Land--Riding the Hualien-Taitung Line". Taiwan Panorama. December 1996. Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  3. ^ "Taiwan Railways Administration". Archived from the original on 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
  4. ^ Spencer, David (21 February 2018). "Taiwan Hualien's Top Tourist Attractions". Taiwan News. Taiwan News. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  5. ^ Shelley Shan (2007-10-02). "Hualien-Taitung electrification gets conditional pass". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on 2010-05-02. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  6. ^ Shelley Shan (2009-11-14). "Hualien-Taitung railway to be electrified by 2013". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on 2009-11-23. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
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