Construction for the THSR Changhua Station has commenced! The station is inspired by the image of flower capital and is expected to be completed in 2015. The ground-breaking ceremony for the THSR Changhua Station was held in the morning of February 6, 2013; inspired by the image of the flower capital, the station is expected to be completed in 2015. The overall design of the station emphasizes Changhua’s local spirit, where floral and sunlight imageries are used as the main theme to resonate with Changhua’s characteristics as a flower production region, as well as Tianzhong Town’s symbols of “Surrounded by Paddy Fields”. The design employs petal-shaped pillars and flower-inspired skylights to introduce natural light to illuminate the lobby. This is complemented by the greenhouses dotted around the station to create verdant scenery, thereby establishing an elegant spatial atmosphere for passengers. According to the THSRC, after the opening of the Changhua Station, it is expected to become the transportation hub for traffic entering and leaving Changhua, extending the reach of the “One Day Living Circle”. Not only will the station provide a more convenient and comfortable intercity transportation and tourism service, it is also expected to stimulate regional economic development and intercity/township exchange.