Pingxi line
Railway line in Taiwan
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The Pingxi Line (Chinese: 平溪線; pinyin: Píngxī Xiàn; Wade–Giles: P'ing2-hsi1 Hsien4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pêng-khe Soàⁿ) is a 12.9 km long, single-track[1] railway branch line of the Taiwan Railway. It runs through Ruifang and Pingxi Districts in New Taipei City.
| Pingxi Line | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Native name | 平溪線 |
| Owner | Taiwan Railway Corporation |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 7 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Taiwan Railway Corporation |
| History | |
| Opened | July 1921 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 12.9 km (8.0 mi) |
History
The railroad was originally built to transport coal. It was completed in July 1921, during Japanese rule.
Services
All trains have through service to the Yilan Line. Most trains terminate at either Houtong or Ruifang. Other trains go as far as Badu.
Stations
| Name | Chinese | Taiwanese | Hakka | Transfers and Notes | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiaoling | 三貂嶺 | Sam-tiau-niá | Sâm-tiau-liâng | →  Yilan line |
Ruifang | New Taipei |
| Dahua | 大華 | Tāi-hôa | Thai-fà | Pingxi | ||
| Shifen | 十分 | Cha̍p-hūn | Sṳ̍p-fûn | |||
| Wanggu | 望古 | Bāng-kó͘ | Mong-kú | |||
| Lingjiao | 嶺腳 | Niá-kha | Liâng-kiok | |||
| Pingxi | 平溪 | Pêng-khe | Phìn-hâi | |||
| Jingtong | 菁桐 | Chheⁿ-tông | Chiâng-thùng | |||
Gallery
TRA steam logo CK124 running on the Pingsi Line
DR1000 on the Pingsi line
Colour promotional livery for DR1000
TRA personnel receiving a token (staff) to provide movement authority at Sandiaoling for the next segment to Shifen
Pingsi Line Edmondson ticket
