Services
The station itself is a large building which houses multiple rail services as well as serving as the headquarters of the Taiwan Railway Administration. The railway platforms are located on the B2 level, while the B1 level serves as a waiting area. Ticketing services are on the first floor while the second floor contains a food court and several stores, including the shopping center (Breeze Taipei Station). The upper levels are occupied by TRA offices.
- Taiwan Railway Administration: Passengers can board a train to most cities in Taiwan without transferring. East-bound (clockwise) trains travel to Keelung, Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, etc. West-bound (counterclockwise) trains go to Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, etc.
- Taipei Metro: Taipei Main Station is served by both the Tamsui Line and Nangang Line directly and is a major transfer hub.
- Taiwan High Speed Rail: Scheduled HSR services began operating from Taipei Station on March 2, 2007. Previously, southbound travelers had to board at HSR Banqiao Station, in western Taipei. Using platforms originally used by TRA, the station serves around 140 trains per day (departing and arriving).
- Taipei Bus Station This multi-use complex is located adjacent to Taipei Station.
- City Buses: Bus routes to destinations within Taipei and New Taipei, both located in the Taipei Basin.
- Intercity Buses: Many bus companies provide service from Taipei to cites in the western half of Taiwan as well as Yilan. They also provide service to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with traveling time around forty minutes.
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Access MRT System: A rail route to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is planned for completion in 2013.
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