Wish Comes True for 7 Taitung Villages: Eastern Line's Ziqiang Express to Stop at Kangle Station from July 1
Following coordination by DPP Legislator Chen Ying, Taiwan Railways has announced a schedule change starting July 1 to meet the transportation needs and promote tourism for seven villages in Taitung City and Beinan Township. The new arrangement includes adding Kangle Station as a stop for the Eastern Main Line's Ziqiang Express trains 441 and 402. This move addresses the long-standing inconvenience for local residents who had to transfer at Taitung or Zhiben stations for northbound travel and is expected to attract more visitors to the nearby National Museum of Prehistory and surrounding attractions.
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(CNA, Taitung, 18th) Residents of seven villages near Taitung's Kangle Station have wished for Ziqiang Express trains to stop there. After communication and coordination by DPP Legislator Chen Ying, Taiwan Railways will add stops for Ziqiang Express trains 441 and 402 at Kangle Station starting from the July 1 schedule change, meeting local transportation needs and hopefully promoting tourism.
The Ziqiang Express on the Eastern Main Line of Taiwan Railways previously did not stop at Kangle Station, making it very inconvenient for local residents who had to transfer for years to travel north. In January this year, Taitung City's Fengtian Village Chief, Huang Chuan-chih, presented a petition from seven villages to Chen Ying, reflecting the local demand.
Chen Ying stated that the area around Kangle Station includes seven villages—Fengtian, Xinyuan, and Kangle in Taitung City, and Taiping, Taian, Lichia, and Dongxing in Beinan Township. It also serves the transportation needs for the nearby National Museum of Prehistory, playing a long-term role in both tourism and resident transportation.
In the past, the lack of Ziqiang Express stops at Kangle Station not only hindered the convenience of residents traveling north but also reduced the willingness of northern tourists to visit the Museum of Prehistory and surrounding attractions. The community had previously launched a petition with over a thousand signatures hoping to add Ziqiang Express stops, but years of effort had been unsuccessful.
Chen Ying mentioned that in January, Fengtian Village Chief Huang Chuan-chih petitioned that although some South-Link Line Ziqiang Express trains stop at Kangle Station, there are no direct trains to the north. Over ten thousand residents from the seven villages have to transfer at Taitung or Zhiben stations to go north, which also affects local tourism development.
After communication and coordination with Taiwan Railways, it was finally arranged for Ziqiang Express train 441, running from Kaohsiung to Shulin via the South-Link Line, and train 402, from Shulin to Zhiben, to stop at Kangle Station starting July 1.
Huang Chuan-chih thanked Chen Ying for her help, stating that the long-awaited train issue for the villagers has seen great progress. He also hopes that more people will use the Ziqiang Express service at Kangle Station, which could lead to爭取ing more frequent services in the future. Xinyuan Village Chief Chen Hui-tsung mentioned that Kangle Station was once an important local transportation hub but was gradually neglected, and he hopes the Ziqiang Express stop will revitalize local development.
Kangle Station was originally in Kangle Village, Taitung City, but was incorporated into Fengtian Village after an administrative adjustment in 2021. In its early days, due to its proximity to the YFY paper mill and military freight demand, it was an important freight station in Taitung. It gradually transitioned into a passenger station after the factory closed and freight volume decreased. For a long time, Kangle Station mostly served only Juguang and local trains. Although some South-Link Line Ziqiang Express services were added later, a stop for the Eastern Main Line's Ziqiang Express has been a long-standing demand from residents.
The Ziqiang Express on the Eastern Main Line of Taiwan Railways previously did not stop at Kangle Station, making it very inconvenient for local residents who had to transfer for years to travel north. In January this year, Taitung City's Fengtian Village Chief, Huang Chuan-chih, presented a petition from seven villages to Chen Ying, reflecting the local demand.
Chen Ying stated that the area around Kangle Station includes seven villages—Fengtian, Xinyuan, and Kangle in Taitung City, and Taiping, Taian, Lichia, and Dongxing in Beinan Township. It also serves the transportation needs for the nearby National Museum of Prehistory, playing a long-term role in both tourism and resident transportation.
In the past, the lack of Ziqiang Express stops at Kangle Station not only hindered the convenience of residents traveling north but also reduced the willingness of northern tourists to visit the Museum of Prehistory and surrounding attractions. The community had previously launched a petition with over a thousand signatures hoping to add Ziqiang Express stops, but years of effort had been unsuccessful.
Chen Ying mentioned that in January, Fengtian Village Chief Huang Chuan-chih petitioned that although some South-Link Line Ziqiang Express trains stop at Kangle Station, there are no direct trains to the north. Over ten thousand residents from the seven villages have to transfer at Taitung or Zhiben stations to go north, which also affects local tourism development.
After communication and coordination with Taiwan Railways, it was finally arranged for Ziqiang Express train 441, running from Kaohsiung to Shulin via the South-Link Line, and train 402, from Shulin to Zhiben, to stop at Kangle Station starting July 1.
Huang Chuan-chih thanked Chen Ying for her help, stating that the long-awaited train issue for the villagers has seen great progress. He also hopes that more people will use the Ziqiang Express service at Kangle Station, which could lead to爭取ing more frequent services in the future. Xinyuan Village Chief Chen Hui-tsung mentioned that Kangle Station was once an important local transportation hub but was gradually neglected, and he hopes the Ziqiang Express stop will revitalize local development.
Kangle Station was originally in Kangle Village, Taitung City, but was incorporated into Fengtian Village after an administrative adjustment in 2021. In its early days, due to its proximity to the YFY paper mill and military freight demand, it was an important freight station in Taitung. It gradually transitioned into a passenger station after the factory closed and freight volume decreased. For a long time, Kangle Station mostly served only Juguang and local trains. Although some South-Link Line Ziqiang Express services were added later, a stop for the Eastern Main Line's Ziqiang Express has been a long-standing demand from residents.