A century-old railway station reopens as an 80-year-old steam train chugs back into service
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Located in Shulin District, New Taipei City, Shanjia Station was established in Meiji 36 (1903) during the Japanese colonial period and has a long history. Over time, due to the small size of the station area and other factors such as safety considerations, a pedestrian overpass and a new station were constructed, which opened in 2011. The old station was later listed as a New Taipei City municipal historic site. Taiwan Railways and the New Taipei City Government decided to jointly protect the heritage of the old station. After more than a year of restoration, it reopened on February 18, and the 80-year-old CK124 steam locomotive returned to the tracks, carrying hundreds of rail enthusiasts from Shulin Station to Shanjia for the reopening ceremony. Following its restoration, Shanjia Station combines local features such as Shulin tourism, culture, old streets, and the former site of the Kuantan Coal Mine, becoming an emerging tourist attraction.
The century-old heritage Shanjia Railway Station has been restored over more than a year and reopened on February 18 (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
The 80-year-old CK124 steam train is back on the rails (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
Taiwan Railways and the New Taipei City Government have jointly protected the heritage of the old railway station. After more than a year of restoration, it reopened on February 18 (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
New tickets at Shanjia Station (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
The 80-year-old CK124 steam train is back on the rails (Image source / fun Taiwan Railways)
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