Current Progress
45.67%
Double-track Electrification of Railways in Hualien-Taitung Area
Actual Progress :45.67%,Scheduled Progress:45.67%
Total Construction Contracts:17
- Civil and Track Contracts:
- Pending Tender:1
- Under Construction:6
- Works Completed:0
- E&M Contracts:
- Pending Tender:1
- Under Construction:9
- Works Completed:0
- Contract CB01A:Pending Tender
- Contract CB02:Commenced on December 21, 2023.
- Contract CB03:Commenced on March 20, 2024.
- Contract CB04:Award of Contract on June 12, 2026
- Contract CB05:Commenced on January 22, 2024.
- Contract CB06:Commenced on March 24, 2023.
- Contract EB01:Commenced on August 14, 2023.
- Contract PB01A:Commenced on January 24, 2024.
- Contract PB01B:Pending Tender
- Contract PB02A:Commenced on December 21, 2023.
- Contract PB02B:Commenced on September 3, 2024.
- Contract RB01:Commenced on June 26, 2023.
- Contract SB01:Commenced on January 31, 2024.
- Contract SB02:Commenced on August 1, 2023.
- Contract SB03:Commenced on August 10, 2023.
- Contract SB04:Commenced on March 31, 2024.
- Contract SB05:Commenced on May 15, 2023
The design of this project began in April 110, and some sections are still under design.
The Comprehensive Planning Report was approved by the Executive Yuan on April 8, 2021.
The origin of the project
In response to th e increasing tran sportation deman d in the future, to strengthen the transportation capacity of Huadong Railway, and to ta ke en vironmental sustainability and tourism development into account, so as to maintain the unique lifestyle and tourism characteristics of the Huadong area, it is hoped that railway construction will be the main axis of public transportation in the Huadong area. Therefore, th e doubletrack electrificati on plan will be implemented.
Project outline
- Feasibility study:Approved by the Executive Yuan on May 2, 2017 with the letter No. 1060086961.
- Environmental impact assessment: The Environmental Protection Agency reviewed and approved in the 381st EIA meeting on August 12, 2020, and the final version of the environmental impact assessment was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency on October 26, 2020.
- Comprehensive planning: Approved by the Executive Yuan on April 8, 2021 with the letter No. 1100003774.
- Project scope: Between Taiwan Railway Hualien Station and Zhiben Station, including Hualien County to Taitung County.
- Total funding: NT$45.627 billion.
- Project period: May 2021 to April 2028.
- Revenue Service Date: The double-track line will be open to public 6.5 years after the Comprehensive plan is approved (expected October 31, 2017).
- Project schematic diagram:

Expected benefit
- Double-track railway operation builds reliable and punctual railway services in the eastern region. The average delay time of operation can be greatly reduced, and the number of train passing and waiting time can be reduced and shortened.
- Improved reliability of railway operation, shortened travel time, and increased frequency can increase tourists' willingness to visit Huadong and drive the tourism industry economy in Huadong region.
- Increase the transportation efficiency of Huadong to the outside area, and integrate the transportation capacity planning of the eastern main line, which is expected to solve the problem that it is difficult to get a ticket during the holidays, at Taipei to Huadong rush hours.
- Cooperating with the electrification of the South Link Railway, it can shorten the travel time of Kaohsiung-Taitung-Hualien, provide another convenient railway corridor for the southern region to enter and exit the Huadong area, and promote the development of the Huadong area.
