Shulin railway station, railway station located in New Taipei, Taiwan.
Shulin Railway Station is a surface-level railway station in Shulin District, New Taipei, where trains begin or end their journeys along several routes. The facility includes multiple platforms, a main building with ticket counters, elevators, and ramps, as well as waiting areas for passengers.
The station opened in 1901 as a basic stop on the regional rail network. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1997 with a modern design after falling into disrepair, transforming it into a key hub for journeys toward Taiwan's eastern coast.
The station serves as a daily meeting point for commuters and locals who pass through on their way to work or to visit family across the island. The straightforward design reflects how people in this part of New Taipei view travel as a practical part of everyday life.
The station opens early in the morning around 6 and closes late at night around midnight. You can purchase tickets at electronic counters, store luggage in lockers, and access free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations throughout the facility.
As a dead-end terminus, this station has long served as the starting point for countless journeys toward Taiwan's scenic eastern coast, with many trains beginning their trips here to destinations like Yilan and Hualien. This role makes it a natural gateway for visitors seeking to explore the mountains and ocean landscapes of the east.
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