Hsinchu — Local services in Zhubei City

🚄 HSR Hsinchu Station Analysis Report

Location & Connectivity • Geographic Position: Located in 竹北市 (Zhubei City), 新竹縣, not in Hsinchu City proper. • Transportation Hub: • Serves as a key node connecting Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) with Taiwan Railways (TRA) Liujia Line, enabling transfers between regional trains and the high-speed network. • Well integrated with highways and expressways (National Highway No. 1 and No. 3 are nearby), convenient for road commuters. • Bus and taxi services cover Hsinchu Science Park, Zhubei residential areas, and downtown Hsinchu.

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Surrounding Development • Hsinchu Science Park Access: Although the station is in Zhubei, shuttle buses and the TRA Liujia Line connect it directly to Hsinchu Science Park, serving tens of thousands of engineers and staff daily. • Zhubei Growth: The station area has spurred rapid development in Zhubei, including: • Real estate boom: High-rise residential communities, with prices often higher than Hsinchu City. • Commercial clusters: Shopping centers, restaurants, and office buildings are concentrated around the station. • Educational facilities: Schools and cultural centers have grown to accommodate new residents.

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Passenger Flow & Usage • Passenger Rank: Among the mid-to-high volume THSR stations (not as high as Taipei, Taichung, or Zuoying, but higher than Miaoli, Yunlin, or Chiayi). • Commuter Pattern: • Heavy use by tech professionals commuting between Taipei ↔ Hsinchu and Taichung ↔ Hsinchu. • Increasing residential migration to Zhubei means more daily commuters use HSR for work in Taipei. • Peak Times: Morning rush (to Taipei) and evening return are the busiest, especially Mon–Fri.

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Economic Impact • Real Estate: • The station has been a major driver of property value increases in Zhubei. • Housing prices per ping（坪）often surpass those in central Hsinchu, given better planning, newer buildings, and transport convenience. • Business: • Strong concentration of restaurants, cafes, and retail near the station. • Hotels and serviced apartments benefit from tech company visitors. • Science Park Synergy: By shortening travel time, the station expands the talent pool for Hsinchu industries, boosting competitiveness.

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Future Prospects & Challenges • Prospects: • Potential integration with Taiwan’s future MRT or regional light rail projects could further enhance accessibility. • Continued urban expansion in Zhubei will solidify the station as the “new city center.” • Challenges: • Congestion during peak hours (roads around the station and shuttle bus demand). • Balancing development with livability (green space, traffic management, and public facilities). • Ensuring Hsinchu City (downtown) doesn’t lag behind in development as Zhubei thrives.

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📊 Summary

HSR Hsinchu Station is not just a transport node, but a catalyst of urban and economic transformation for Zhubei and the greater Hsinchu region. It links high-tech industries with Taiwan’s largest cities, attracts commuters and investors, and has turned Zhubei into one of the island’s fastest-growing real estate and...

Bought tickets online via web portal from Taipei to Hsinzhu. Purchase only required 1 passport (identity), collection and taking the train doesn’t require any identification other than verifying my passport number. I paid via visa online and all was smooth. You can even move your reservation earlier, and they can arrange your reserved seats on an earlier train if you’re there early.

Typically you should reach the platform approx 15mins before your scheduled train departure.

30mins if you want to take it slow and easy, and especially if you need time to interpret the signs.

Hsinzhu station resides beside a small mall with expensive cafe and eatery. The rail station has 2 7-11 stores, with mos burger, mister donut, a Japanese take away sushi and donburi… and a Starbucks cafe as well as a bubble tea shop.

There are plenty of seats on level 1 and when I visited on 30-Dec Saturday, there were lots of people but they don’t linger and there are seats available. Overall, it’s a very pleasant station and toilets are clean. There is also drinking water stations available to top up your water bottles.

The hsr station has an adjacent bus interchange/stops for taking your buses, the 5700 and the hiking bus tour which you need to book beforehand. Based on my findings on 2023-12-30, you need to book early for the tour bus, and the bus stand is number 6 for...

高鐵新竹站是一座位於新竹縣竹北市的高鐵車站，車站啟用於2006年11月，正式通車於2007年1月5日，是一座三層樓的高架化車站、具有兩座側式月臺與四股軌道，根據高鐵資料顯示，旅客人潮在十二座車站中排行第五名（2023年），營運時間為06:15～23:45，是竹北地區往返北、中、南臺灣的重要交通樞紐。

本站轉乘臺鐵新竹站世界由臺鐵支線「六家線」接駁，需要特別注意的是六家線的區間車班次每30分鐘一班，間隔時間較長需要算準高鐵抵達的時間雨六家線往返新竹火車站的發車時間是否足夠，個人經驗是需要預留10～15分鐘接駁比較從容、舒適。同臺鐵六家站（高鐵新竹站）至臺鐵新竹站乘車時間約為20來分鐘，若為新北、桃園、苗栗建議直接搭乘臺鐵自強號或新自強號，在包含轉乘時間上略勝一籌，若為北北基、臺中以南雨花東地區則建議直接搭乘或是搭乘客運至臺北車站轉成臺鐵，在時間雨價格上較為經濟實惠且免去等待時間。 Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station is a high-speed rail station located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. The station was opened in November 2006 and officially opened to traffic on January 5, 2007. It is a three-story elevated station with two side platforms and Four tracks, according to the high-speed rail data, the passenger flow ranks fifth among the twelve stations (2023), the operating hours are 06:15-23:45, and it is an important transportation for Zhubei area to travel between northern, central and southern Taiwan. hub.

Transfer to Taiwan Railway Hsinchu Station at this station. The world is connected by Taiwan Railway's branch line "Liujia Line". It is important to note that the Liujia Line's shuttle train runs every 30 minutes, so the interval is long and you need to calculate the arrival time of the high-speed rail. Is the departure time of the Yuliujia Line to and from Hsinchu Railway Station sufficient? My personal experience is that you need to reserve 10 to 15 minutes for a leisurely and comfortable connection. The ride from Taiwan Railway Liujia Station (High Speed Rail Hsinchu Station) to Taiwan Railway Hsinchu Station takes about 20 minutes. If you are traveling from New Taipei City, Taoyuan, or Miaoli, it is recommended to take the Taiwan Railway Ziqiang Express or the New Ziqiang Express directly, which includes the transfer time. Slightly better. If you are in the northern, northern, Keelung, or Yuhua-East area south of Taichung, it is recommended to take the bus directly to Taipei Station or transfer to the Taiwan Railway. It is more economical in terms of time and price and does not require...