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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 M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Railways Administration
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is a railway operator in Taiwan. It is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, responsible for managing, maintaining, and running conventional passenger and freight railway services on 1097 km of track in Taiwan. Since Taiwan is heavily urbanised with a high population density, railways have played an important part in domestic transportation since the late 19th century. Passenger traffic in 2018 was 231,267,955. The agency's headquarters are in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. Overview Railway services between Keelung and Hsinchu began in 1891 under China's Qing dynasty. Because the railway was completely rebuilt and substantially expanded under the operated by Formosa's Japanese colonial government (1895–1945), the network's Japanese influence and heritage persists. Similarities between the TRA and the Japan Railways (JR) companies can be noted in signal aspects, signage, track layout, fare controls, sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Line (Taiwan)
Western Trunk line () is a railway line of the Taiwan Railways Administration in western Taiwan. It is by far the busiest line, having served over 171 million passengers in 2016. The total length of the line is 404.5 km. The line is an official classification of physical tracks and does not correspond to particular services. It is connected to Taichung line (''mountain line''; ) at Zhunan and Changhua. Many services turn inland to take the Taichung route, then reconnect back to the main line (West Coast line). Train schedules and departure boards mark either ''mountain'' or ''coastal'' () line to indicate the route taken. History The original railroad between Keelung and Twatutia was completed in 1891. The section between Twatutia and Hsinchu was finished in 1893. However, in the Japanese era, these sections were all rebuilt by the Government-General of Taiwan as part of its Taiwan Trunk Railway (, ''Jūkan Tetsudō'') project. The Taiwan Trunk Railway was completed in 1908 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua Girls' Senior High School
The National Changhua Girls’ Senior High School (CHGSH; ), founded in April 1919, is a high school in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. There are 45 classes with 1,900 students and 140 faculty members. Principals of the school Japanese Colonial Period Since 1919, six Japanese were assigned as principals of the school. Since World War II Since 1945, the school has been led by fourteen principals and all of them have been women, except the present principal, Kong Jian-Kuo. *Chou Ze Lan (丑澤蘭 December 1945~May 1946) *Huang Jun (黃 濬 June 1946~February 1947) *Huang Fu Gui (皇甫珪 March 1947~June 1950) *Lin Shi Ge (林詩閣 July 1950~August 1950) *Fu Xiao Fong (傅曉峰 August 1950~January 1953) *Wu Zi Wo (吳子我 February 1953~February 1956) *Huang Dong Sheng (黃東生 February 1956~June 1957) *Ye Shu Ren (葉淑仁 June 1957~June 1959) *Shen Ya Li (沈雅利 June 1959~August 1966) *Jing Sheng Ran (景生然 August 1966~September 1968) *Bu Qing Kui (卜慶 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua County Government
The Changhua County Government (CHCG; ) is the local government of Changhua County, Taiwan. Organization * Magistrate * Deputy Magistrate * Secretary-general First Class Department * Department of Civil Affairs * Department of Finance * Department of Economic Affairs * Department of Education * Department of Public Works * Department of Water Resources * Department of City and Tourism Development * Department of Agriculture * Department of Social Affairs * Department of Labor Affairs * Department of Land Administration * Department of Information * Department of General Affairs * Department of Planning * Department of Legal Affairs * Consumer Ombudsman officer * Department of Personnel * Department of Accounting and Statistics * Department of Civil Service Ethics First-Class Organ * Police Bureau * Public Health Bureau * Fire Bureau * Environmental Protection Bureau * Local Tax Bureau * Cultural Affairs Bureau Second-class Organ * Household Registration Office * Land Office * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua County Council
The Changhua County Council (CHCC; ) is the elected county council of Changhua County, Taiwan. The council composes of 54 councilors elected in local elections held every four years. History The council was originally established and held its first meeting on 4 February 1951 with 10 constituencies. In 1953, the constituencies was reduced to 9. Organization * Speaker * Secretary-General * Secretary * Office Administration * Office of Council Affairs * Office of General Affairs * Office of Accounting * Office of Legal * Office of Personnel Constituencies * 1st constituency: Changhua City, Huatan Township, Fenyuan Township * 2nd constituency: Fuxing Township, Lukang Township, Xiushui Township * 3rd constituency: Hemei Township, Shengang Township, Xianxi Township * 4th constituency: Yuanlin City, Dacun Township, Yongjing Township * 5th constituency: Puxin Township, Puyan Township, Xihu Township * 6th constituency: Ershui Township, Shetou Township, Tianzhong Township * 7th constitue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua County Art Museum
The Changhua County Art Museum () is an art museum in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. History The museum was opened on 25 November 2014 and inaugurated by Magistrate Cho Po-yuan. The ceremony was attended by various artists from the county. Architecture The museum is housed in an 8-story building which was constructed at a cost of NT$411 million. The building resembles an angled building with steel branches with a shape of bamboo groves and mullion windows. Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance south east from Changhua Station of the Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres. Kaohsiung City * Chung Li-he Museum * Cijin Shell Museum * Fongshan Community Culture Museum * Former British Consulate at Takao * Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Ra ... References External links * 2014 establishments in Taiwan Art museums and galleries in Taiwan Chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua City Library
The Changhua City Library () is a public library in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. History The library was inaugurated on 21 March 2004. Transportation The library is accessible within walking distance south east of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * Education in Taiwan The educational system in Taiwan is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education. The system produces pupils with some of the highest test scores in the world, especially in mathematics and science. Former president Ma Ying-jeou announced in ... References External links * 2004 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures in Changhua County Changhua City Libraries established in 2004 Public libraries in Taiwan {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua Arts Hall
The Changhua Arts Hall () is an art gallery in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. Architecture The art gallery is housed in the Jungshan Hall, a quaint building dating back several decades. The building also doubles as a performance theater, lecture hall, and art gallery. The museum's premises also have a 300-year-old well, known as the Ang-mo Well (紅毛井). It is the last remaining well of the several built by the Dutch. This link with the Dutch gives it the name ''Ang-mo'', which means 'red hair' in Taiwanese. Transportation The art gallery is accessible within walking distance east from Changhua Station of the Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres. Kaohsiung City * Chung Li-he Museum * Cijin Shell Museum * Fongshan Community Culture Museum * Former British Consulate at Takao * Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Rai ... References External links * 1991 establishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Su'ao Railway Station
Su'ao () is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration Yilan line. It is located in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan and is the southern terminus of the Yilan line. History The station was opened on 24 March 1919. Structure There is one side platform. Around the station * Coral Museum * Nanfang'ao Bridge * Neipi Beach * Su'ao Cold Spring * Su'ao Fortress * Tofu Cape * Zhu Dayu Culture Museum See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References External links TRA Su'ao Station 1919 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations in Yilan County, Taiwan Railway stations opened in 1919 Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dajia Railway Station
Dajia () is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) West Coast line (Coastal line) located in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan. History The station was opened on 11 October 1922. Around the station * Dajia Jenn Lann Temple * Military Memorial Park See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References 1922 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations in Taichung Railway stations opened in 1922 Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Checheng Station
Checheng () is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) Jiji line located in Shuili Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. History The station was originally established on 14 January 1922 as Waichecheng Station (). It was then renamed to Checheng in 1961. Around the station * Mingtan Dam This is the closest railway station to the Sun Moon Lake scenic area. Regular buses operate between Sun Moon Lake and Shuili Township. See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References 1922 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations in Nantou County Railway stations opened in 1922 Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiji Station
Jiji () is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration Jiji line located in Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. History The station was opened for operation on 14 January 1922 during Japanese rule which was mostly used for transporting materials to the nearby power plant. The station relocated to its current location on 2 February 1930. The station was severely damaged in the 1999 Jiji earthquake (921 earthquake) on 21 September 1999 and was reconstructed in 2001. Contactless smart card fare gates were installed at this station on 30 June 2015. Around the station * Jiji Military History Park * Jiji Weir * Mingxin Academy See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References 1922 establishments in Taiw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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