South-link line


The South-link line is a line of the Taiwan Railways Administration running across the southern tip of the island of Taiwan, connecting the eastern and western coasts. It is 98.2 km long, of which 81.4 km is single-track.
The section between Nanzhou and Linbian railway stations was upgraded from a single-track railway to a dual-track railway while the other sections remains in single-track. In conjunction with electrification works on the South-Link Line, train platforms are being lengthened and upgraded with better facilities.

History

The South Link Line was completed in 1991, making it the newest standard rail line operated by the TRA, and creating an around-the-island railway network.
In August 2009, sections of the line were badly damaged by floods triggered by Typhoon Morakot. The line was reopened on December 30, 2009.
In September 2010, service was temporarily suspended due to Typhoon Fanapi. The Taimali River had risen substantially and washed away of railway embankment. The line was reopened on September 29, 2010. The Taiwan Railway Administration plans to spend an additional NT$240 million on a double-tracked, bridge over the Taimali River to avoid future problems with flooding.
Electrification works on the section from Fangliao Station to Zhiben Station is expected to be operational by December 2020 and fully completed by March 2024.

Stations

Note: Central Signal Station - Guzhuang Station passes through Daren of Taitung County, Original set Pu'an Signal Station, Now Stop working.