* FEATURE: Firefighter praised as hero after dangerous rescue Sep 20, 2008
Lu and his colleagues were searching for five people in three cars that had plunged into the river when part of the Houfeng Bridge (Z) that connects Houli (Z) and Fengyuan () townships collapsed on Sunday evening after being weakened by the torrential rain brought by Sinlaku. Lu tried to swim ashore but was unable to make it to the bank as the current was too strong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* MOTC unveils bridge repair plan Sep 17, 2008
The collapse of Houfeng Bridge (Z) on Sunday on Provincial Highway 13 between Houli (Z) and Fengyuan () in Taichung County led to at least one death. Rescue units were still searching for five other individuals who went missing after the car they were in plunged off the bridge into the river. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Four dead, 17 injured in Sinlakus wake Sep 16, 2008
The collapsed Houfeng Bridge connecting Houli and Fengyuan in Taichung County is pictured yesterday ... The bridge, which connects Houli (Z) and Fengyuan (), is part of Provincial Highway 13 ... Kuo Chin-tu (i), a representative in Fengyuan, criticized Taichung County Commissioner Huang Chung-sheng (), who accompanied Liu on the inspection. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Sinlaku injures 17, becomes tropical storm Sep 15, 2008
Howfeng Bridge (Zj), connecting Howli (Z) and Fengyuan () in Taichung County, collapsed yesterday, causing three cars to fall into the Dachia River and to be washed away. Uni Air canceled all of its flights between Taipei and Matsu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Rail administration sets new timetable May 13, 2008
To enhance the performance of Tzuchiang Express trains, Chang said, the new schedule includes an increase in the number of stops at some second-tier cities, including Taoyuan, Jhongli (), Miaoli, Fengyuan () in Taichung County, Douliou () in Yunlin County, Chiayi and Shinying () in Tainan County. The administration also added 13 train stations along the west-coast route geared toward the large number of commuters moving around metropolitan areas during rush hour. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* TRA announces more stops at second-tier cities Apr 20, 2008
Rather, he said, the administration would focus on second-tier cities where the high-speed rail service is not available, such as Jhongli (c), Fengyuan (), Yuanlin (L), Douliou () and Shinying (s). Fan said that because new EMU700-model commuter trains and tilting trains, such as the Taroko Express, are expected to arrive soon, it may have to adjust its timetable next month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Tombsweepers take to the roads Apr 5, 2008
Sections between Fengyuan () and Puyan (HQ) interchanges on National Freeway No. 1 were also slow, the bureau said. On the Formosa Freeway, congestion was observed between Tucheng (g) and Longtan (s), and between Kuanhsi () and Hsinchu interchanges. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan Lottery to boost jackpot by NT$200m Feb 6, 2008
Lunar New Year lanterns burn in the Fengyuan Tzuchi Temple in Fengyuan City, Taichung County, yesterday. PHOTO: CHANG JUI-CHEN, TAIPEI TIMES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Hydro-powered fun Aug 17, 2007
To get to Mala Bay on public transit, take a train to Fengyuan () and then a bus to Yuemei (), or take a train to Houli (Z) and then a taxi to the park. Until Sept. 2, park hours are from 9am to 9pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Mount your 'iron horses' and take a ride Apr 4, 2007
It's an 18km route from Houli (Z) to Fengyuan () that was built on an abandoned railway line and is the only bicycle path in Asia that tunnels through a mountain. It's also the country's most popular biking destination. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* UK tobacco giant to build plant in Miaoli County Mar 1, 2007
Taipei Times - archives. UK tobacco giant to build plant in Miaoli County. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Su promises Taichung money to finish road project Feb 14, 2007
Premier Su Tseng-chang (s) promised more money for Taichung and Fengyuan residents during a visit to central Taiwan yesterday ... 8 billion (US$55 million) and Fengyuan another NT$1 ... 4 billion to build beltway systems for the Central Taiwan Science Park () and Fengyuan City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
