Description

On June 21, 2024, the New Tze-Chiang Express Train No.229 of Taiwan Railway Corporation, Ltd. departed from Ruisui Station in Hualien County and was expected to head north to Shulin Station in New Taipei City. At 16:50, the train passed through the south entrance of the Xin-Heren tunnel in Hualien County and hit a landslide overflowing from the Daqingshui River onto the track. It caused the derailment of the 4th axle of the 1st car, all 4 axles of the 2nd car, and the 3rd axle of the 9th car. This accident resulted in injuries to the driver and 8 passengers.