Zhaoping railway station

Zhaoping station (Chinese: 沼平車站; pinyin: Zhǎopíng Chēzhàn) is a railway station on the Alishan Forest Railway line located in Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.[1][2]

Zhaoping

沼平
Alishan railway station
General information
LocationAlishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°30′51.8″N 120°48′49.7″E
Owned byAlishan Forest Railway
Operated byForestry Bureau
Line(s)Zhaoping
Train operatorsAlishan Forest Railway
History
Opened14 March 1914
Services
Preceding station Logo of Alishan Forest Railway Alishan Forest Railway Following station
Terminus Zhaoping line Alishan
Terminus

History

The station was opened on 14 March 1914. The station was in important hub for the logging industry and the largest log collection center during the Japanese rule. The station was re-inaugurated on 21 April 2013 after refurbishment made by Chiayi Forest District Office.

Nearby stations

Alishan <-- Alishan Forest railway

Around the station

See also

References
  1. "Alishan National Scenic Area Administration - Zhaoping Train Station shows nostalgic charm".
  2. "Typhoon damage stops Alishan Forest railway at Fenchihu relay station".
  3. "Alishan National Scenic Area Administration - Zhaoping".
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