TRA to Add 'TSMC Station' in Kaohsiung, Ministry of Transportation Confirms

(CNA, Taipei, June 18) With TSMC's P1 to P6 2-nanometer fabs confirmed for the Nanzih Technology Industrial Park in Kaohsiung, legislators are concerned about the progress of the previously proposed TRA TSMC Station. Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Wu Sheng-yuan said that the Kaohsiung City Government is still conducting a feasibility study, stating, 'This station will definitely be built.'

Kaohsiung City is promoting the elevation of its railway system to extend to Qiaotou and Daliao, with an estimated total cost exceeding NT$100 billion. The project is expected to add two commuter stations: TSMC Station and Ciaotoucingpu Station.

DPP Legislator Hsu Chih-chieh raised concerns about the progress of the TRA TSMC Station at the Transportation Committee of the Legislative Yuan today. In response, Wu Sheng-yuan pointed out that the Kaohsiung City Government is conducting a feasibility study and that 'this station will definitely be built.'

In an interview, Wu said that the impact of adding a station to the line must be considered, including whether a passing loop might be needed. The Kaohsiung City Government is still conducting the feasibility assessment and has not yet submitted it to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

Wu pointed out that the increase in stations can be handled in future operations using a 'leapfrog' method to prevent express trains from becoming slower. Supporting measures will be designed to minimize the impact. Once the local government submits the feasibility assessment, the Ministry will conduct a review and will support the new station if the assessment shows a demand. (Editor: Lee Shu-hua) 1150618