Chaojhou Coach Yard, Railway maintenance facility in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Chaojhou Coach Yard is a large railway maintenance facility in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County, equipped with specialized maintenance bays and diagnostic equipment. The yard performs daily servicing and inspection work on trains that operate along the Pingtung railway line.
The facility was established in October 2015, marking a major advancement in railway infrastructure for Taiwan's southern region. It was built to handle the growing demands of modern train operations in the area.
The yard displays historical railway equipment that tells the story of how Taiwan's rail system evolved over time. You can see vintage machinery and cars that once served the island's transportation network.
The facility is accessible during regular operating hours and offers viewing areas where visitors can watch maintenance work in progress. It is best to plan ahead as some sections may have restrictions for safety reasons.
The yard combines active train maintenance operations with a railway park where visitors can see a rare 50-ton depressed center flat car from Taiwan's rail history. This dual nature makes it unusual, functioning as both a working facility and a place to learn about the past.
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