Shiliu () is a

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on the

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West Coast line located in

Douliu City Douliu (Hokkien POJ: ''Táu-la̍k'') is a county-administered city and the county seat of Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is also the political and economic center of the county. Douliu City is served by National Highway No. 3. Name Its former name ...

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. The station does not contain many passenger amenities.

Overview

This wooden station has two

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s. The station originally had an

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, but it was demolished after the station was converted to a depot. The station currently only serves local services and is considered a

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History

*15 October 1905: Opened as Shiliuban-eki (石榴班驛). *19 September 1908: Due to lack of business, service ceased. *1941: Re-opened as Shiliuban Signal Field (石榴班信號場). *1945: Name changed to Shiliuban Switching Station (石榴班號誌站). *6 June 1950: Name changed to Shiliuban Station (石榴班車站). Upgraded to Class 3 station. *1 March 1955: Name changed to Shiliu Station (石榴站). *15 August 1990: Station is downgraded to a

. Management is now under Douliu Station.

Around the station

* National Freeway 3 * Shiliuban River *

Soy Sauce Brewing Museum The Soy Sauce Brewing Museum () is a museum in Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan. Transportation The museum is accessible south east from Shiliu Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in ...