Fangliao railway station explained
| Fangliao |
| Native Name: | 枋寮 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh-TW |
| Symbol Location: | tw |
| Symbol: | rail |
| Address: | Fangliao Village, No. 18, Chuyun Rd. |
| Borough: | Fangliao, Pingtung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates: | 22.3683°N 120.595°W |
| Distance: | 61.3 km from Kaohsiung |
| Connections: | Bus stop |
| Structure: | At-Grade |
| Classification: | 三等站 (Taiwan Railways Administration level) |
| Opened: | 15 December 1941 |
Fangliao is a railway station of the Taiwan Railways Administration at the junction of the Pingtung line and the South-link line. It is located in Fangliao Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.[1]
Overview
The station has two island platforms. It is a class three station.
History
- 15 December 1941: The station opened as a terminal station of the West Coast line.
- August 1943: The section between Linjian and Fangliao was removed due to war.
- 16 January 1953: A new station opened.
- 16 December 1991: The South-link line (which extends from this station) opens with a ceremony at the station.
- 15 January 1992: The South-link line opens for temporary service.
- 5 October 1992: The South-link line fully opens for service, thus completing a complete rail network loop around Taiwan.
Around the station
- Fangliao Township downtown
- Fangliao F3 Art District
- Fangliao Township Office
- Fangliao Fishing Area
- Pingtung County Police Department, Fangliao Branch
- Fangliao High School
- Bus transfer stations
See also
Notes and References
- News: Taiwan Railways Administration showcases its 16 most attractive train stations in light boxes. George. Liao. 2 April 2017. Taiwan News. 27 October 2018.
