New Taipei is a major rail hub in northern Taiwan, wrapping around Taipei and linking the capital area with the island's western and eastern rail corridors. The city has several important passenger stations, with Banqiao Station serving as the main high-speed and intercity rail point. Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways both operate from New Taipei, giving travelers access to long-distance and regional train services.
High-speed trains from New Taipei use Banqiao Station on the north-south high-speed corridor. Taiwan Railways services also call at Banqiao, Shulin, Xizhi, and Ruifang, supporting intercity trains, regional trains, and local services across northern Taiwan. Ruifang is especially important for the Yilan Line and the eastern coastal direction, while Shulin is a major rail stop on the western trunk line.
Rail routes from New Taipei run south toward Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Zuoying, east toward Yilan and Hualien, and north through the Taipei rail area. Train tickets from New Taipei are useful for both high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways departures at different New Taipei train station options. Book trains from and to New Taipei online at Rail Monsters.