Hualien Railway Elevation Proposal Reinstated After Financial Recalculation
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 15:21
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The Hualien County Government briefly withdrew its 8.5km railway elevation proposal due to a calculation error in local funding requirements. Construction Director Deng Zi-yu explained that the initial estimate of 5.2 billion TWD was too high as it incorrectly included Taiwan Railway land. Following strong support from the county council, the government decided to proceed without withdrawal to expedite central government approval. The project aims to eliminate seven level crossings to improve traffic safety.