Central Tunnel

Central Tunnel is a tunnel that runs through the Central Mountain Range, carrying Taiwan Railways Administration's South-link line between Fangshan Station and Guzhuang Station. At 8,070 metres (26,480 ft), it was the longest railway tunnel in Taiwan when it opened (now second only to the 10,307-metre (33,816 ft) Xinguanyin Tunnel). The tunnel has a dike and two ventilation shafts.

Central Tunnel
View looking towards the western portal of the Central Tunnel
Overview
LineSouth-link Line
LocationDaren, Taitung County
Shizi, Pingtung County
Coordinates22°17′05″N 120°46′57″E
Statusin use
SystemTaiwan Railways Administration
CrossesCentral Mountain Range
Tea stay in the mountains
StartCentral Signal Station
(west side: Shizi, Pingtung County)
EndGuzhuang Station
(east side: Daren, Taitung County, This station at Dawu )
No. of stationsCentral Signal Station
Operation
Work begun1985
Opened1991
Owner Taiwan Railways Administration
Operator Taiwan Railways Administration
Trafficrail
Technical
Length8,070 metres (26,480 ft)
No. of tracksdouble track
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrifiednon - electrification interval
Operating speed110 km/h
Highest elevation175 metres (574 ft)
Tunnel clearance7.12 metres (23 ft)
Width8.154 metres (27 ft)
Grade0.002–0.008
Along the tracks looking towards the eastern portal of the Central Tunnel



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