Improvements to the entrance and exit lines of Kaohsiung New Station were consolidated and submitted to the central government for evaluation in early May | Local | Central News Agency CNA

(Central News Agency reporter Cai Mengyu, Kaohsiung, 25th) Various projects at Kaohsiung’s new station continue to be rushed. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Li Kunze today invited relevant units to conduct on-site inspections and put forward suggestions for improvements to the future entry and exit lines; it is expected that the city government will consolidate the local work in early May. opinions, put forward specific improvement suggestions and plans and submit them to the central government for evaluation.

Li Kunze held the “Kaohsiung Railway Station Parking Lot Movement Line Study and Existing Survey” today, and discussed with several Kaohsiung City Councilors and Taiwan Railways, the Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation, the Kaohsiung City Government and other units on the connection between the station entrance and exit lines and surrounding business districts and the construction progress. , investment promotion and other discussions.

According to the construction progress plan, the current commercial building in front of Kaohsiung Station is expected to apply for a use license in June this year and hand it over to the Taiwan Railways Corporation in September; the hotel building is expected to apply for a use license in October this year and hand it over to the Taiwan Railways in January next year. The month point is handed over to the Taiwan Railway Corporation.

Li Kunze said that regarding the investment promotion period, he would urge the Taiwan Railway Corporation to keep a close eye on the progress and plan the necessary operations in advance, hoping to start operations as soon as possible.

As for the fire safety inspection of the underground station and underground parking lot, applications will be made in September and November respectively, and we will strive to complete the Kaohsiung Station in October next year. Li Kunze said that everyone is looking forward to the new Kaohsiung Station and various projects Regarding the construction progress, he will urge the Railway Bureau to complete the project on schedule and with quality.

After the completion of the new station, it is expected to bring crowds to the business district. Today, Li Kunze and his team also put forward suggestions for improvement of the future inbound and outbound lines. It is expected that in early May, the Gao City Government will integrate local opinions and put forward specific improvement suggestions and plans, which will be handed over to the central government. Relevant units will evaluate and conduct an inspection in late May to clearly point out the direction for improvement.

Li Kunze said that the new look of Kaohsiung Station will give new life to the train station and surrounding business districts. After the new Kaohsiung Station is completed in the future, it will not only provide passenger transportation services from south to north, but will also be the best place for citizens to relax, travel, and sightsee. He looks forward to it The new station opens a beautiful new chapter for Kaohsiung. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1130425