簡介
早期台灣有「鐵道王國」的稱號,鐵道支線深入台灣各地,協助運送木材(Woods)、煤碳(Coal)、蔗糖(Cane Sugar)。然而在產業轉型下,早期依靠鐵路的相關事業(例如:林場、煤礦場)逐漸沒落,加上後續汽機車、公車等交通工具興盛,鐵路支線的需求降低,造就許多支線荒廢或是轉型觀光支線。
- 台鐵冷知識1:台灣鐵路總共有幾站,總長多少公里?
- 台鐵冷知識2:台鐵總共有幾條觀光支線?
- 台鐵冷知識3:在觀光支線中,哪一條的車站最多?
111年底臺鐵全線共241座車站,營業里程計1,065.0公里
支線:branch line
台灣總共有六條支線+一條觀光鐵路》
1.深澳線(鐵道自行車 Rail bike)
2.平溪線(天燈Sky Latern)
3.六家線
4.內灣線(內灣老街 - 野薑花粽Ginger lily rice dumpling)
5.集集線(南投集集 - 芭蕉Banana)
6.沙崙線(行經長榮大學)
停靠最多站-內灣線(13站)
補充說明:此次談及的支線,僅包含觀光支線,不包含貨運支線
鐵道英語慣用語 English Idioms
That train has left the station 事情已成定局
Meaning: An option, choice, or opportunity is no longer available.
Example: I thought the internship programme was still open for applications, but it looks like that train has left the station.
Gravy train 肥缺;輕鬆好賺的工作/機會
Meaning: A situation in which someone can make a lot of money or gain many advantages for very little effort.
Example: Jack hopped on the gravy train when he married his wife, whose family owns one of the largest property companies in the world.
On the fast track 快速成功之路
Meaning: To make progress or achieve something more quickly than usual.
Example: This internship opportunity can equip you with the experience you need to be on the fast track for manager.