Taiwan Railway plays an essential role in connecting towns and cities. Diverse landscapes in Taiwan create diverse types of towns. The diversity leads to the development of unique characteristics in each train station. 

Kaohsiung Train Station

Kaohsiung Train Station was originally built during the Japanese Colonial Rule period. The building was designed to look like the Chinese character “”. It was later renovated and became one of the busiest train stations in Taiwan. When the construction of Kaohsiung Rapid Transit began, the old building of KTS was moved to a new location right next to the current new Kaohsiung Train Station. The old building will be preserved and turned into a museum. 

Function of Taiwan Railway

The establishment of Taiwan Railway revolutionizes the lifestyle in Taiwan, for it offers the most efficient way to reach every major cities and towns around Taiwan. Taiwan Railway continues to carrying millions of passengers back and forth cities and towns with satisfying efficiency. It also boosts the convenience of transportation, connecting different living circles of cities and towns.

Taiwan Railway and Sanduo Shopping District

Out of the Kaohsiung Train Station are the sunny blue sky and busy city life.

People from other cities can easily access to Sanduo Shopping District from Kaohsiung Train Station by a direct route. 

The main road right in front of the train station is one of the busiest in Kaohsiung—Chung-shan Rd. The section between train station and Sanduo Shopping District has been under construction to be Formosa Boulevard. Formosa Boulevard is a major project to enhance the look of Kaohsiung City as well as the charm of Sanduo Shopping District.

Taiwan Railway offers visitors a shortcut to Kaohsiung. By way of Taiwan Railway, visitors can easily access to Sanduo Shopping District. In the near future, Kaohsiung Rapid Transit will offer an even more convenient and comfortable access to Sanduo Shopping District from the train station.