Zhunan railway station, railway station located in Miaoli, Taiwan.
Zhunan railway station is a ground-level railway stop in Zhunan town, Miaoli County, serving as a junction point on Taiwan's West Coast line. The facility features three island platforms, simple ticket counters, and clear signage to guide passengers to nearby cities and coastal destinations.
The station opened in 1902 as a wooden structure serving early train traffic along the coast and was renamed Chikunan during Japanese rule in the 1920s. After an earthquake in the 1930s destroyed the original building, it was rebuilt in concrete, and a major renovation completed in 2009 created the current station.
Zhunan railway station stands in a fishing community where the sea still influences daily routines and local commerce. Residents use this stop as a meeting place before journeys, and the station connects their daily lives to family and work across the island.
The station has ticket machines and counters where passengers can pay in cash or card, though online booking through phone apps is common and recommended during busy periods. Luggage lockers are available at a small fee and convenient for travelers who want to explore the town without carrying bags.
Multiple train lines converge at this station, including the West Coast line and connections to mountain and coastal routes, making it a key junction where different service types operate. The Taroko Express passes through without stopping, while most daily trains are local services that connect numerous small towns throughout the region.
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