Taroko 結果共13筆

Discover how Hualien’s tourism sector, including Butterfly Valley Resort, is navigating recovery after a significant earthquake, with insights on the challenges and government efforts.

Dimitris Belbas, a Greek national, shares his heroic actions during the April 3 Taiwan earthquake. Honored by the Wei Chuan Dragons and the Scout Association, Belbas attributes his survival skills to his scouting experience.

A 17-year-old high school student, surnamed Huang (黃), tragically lost his life due to organ failure on April 25 after sustaining severe injuries in a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Hualien County on April 3.

Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kwo-tsai, unveils three comprehensive revitalization plans for Hualien following a devastating earthquake. These initiatives aim to support the local tourism industry, provide accommodations for victims, and offer subsidies to tourists, with an estimated budget of NT$3 billion. Learn more about the impact of the April 7.2 magnitude quake on Hualien’s tourism, including hotel closures and layoffs, and the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the area in the coming months.

內政部長林右昌於4月15日表示,太魯閣國家公園在2024年4月3日的花蓮地震中遭受嚴重損壞,初步估計修復費用約為新台幣10億元。中央政府已立即撥款新台幣3億元給花蓮縣政府應急。國家公園隸屬內政部管轄,預計修復費用將超過新台幣10億元。但由於災區餘震不斷,詳細評估將在情況穩定後進行。林部長在口頭報告中還提到,太魯閣國家公園內的步道和設施嚴重受損,初步估計需要14天完成較易到達區域的勘查。嚴重受影響區域的設施損壞情況將通過航拍進行初步勘查。未來將優先考慮安全,根據餘震頻率和影響採取逐步、分階段、分區開放。

Discover the incredible story of Greek tourist Dimitris Belbas, who became a hero in Hualien’s Taroko National Park by saving 12 people during a devastating rockslide triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Married to the daughter of a former Taiwanese ambassador, Belbas utilized his boy scout rope skills to navigate the perilous Baiyang Trail, demonstrating humility and a profound connection to Taiwan amidst chaos.

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Hualien, a Turkish drone team has joined the rescue efforts, providing crucial aerial imagery to help locate missing individuals, including a Singaporean couple believed to be near the Shakadang Trail.

Explore the devastating effects of the Hualien earthquake through drone and aerial footage showing severe damage on the Suhua Highway and Taroko National Park, with over 1,000 injured and search operations underway.

Foreign nationals hiking in Hualien’s Taroko National Park share their terrifying experiences of surviving a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake, highlighting the impact on the landscape and their quick thinking that led to safety.

Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Lin Chia-lung emphasizes the importance of safety reform in Taiwan Railways as the third anniversary of the Taroko train derailment accident approaches. Despite not being able to attend the memorial meeting, Lin’s commitment to ensuring the highest safety standards in Taiwan Railways remains unwavering.

Taroko Tears, a group for family members of those who died in the 2021 Hualien train derailment, is expressing incredulity at the Taiwan Railways Administration’s (TRA) dismissive attitude towards safety reform discussions. The TRA has repeatedly altered or canceled meetings with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ external oversight committee, raising concerns. The TRA’s upcoming transformation into a corporation on New Year’s Day has sparked skepticism and worry among Taroko Tears. The group has sought a seat on the TRA’s board to monitor safety reforms but was rejected due to a lack of professional expertise. Taroko Tears questions the ability of TRA board members to lead substantial improvements. The external oversight committee has been pushing for joint discussions on safety reforms since September 2023, but the TRA’s handling of these meetings has been criticized as capricious and disrespectful. The TRA is currently in communication with the external oversight group but has yet to respond to their concerns. As the TRA’s transformation approaches, tensions between Taroko Tears and the railway administration are escalating.

Discoveries of bone fragments and personal items from the victims of the April 2021 Taroko Express accident continue to be made.

Railroad police discovered more victims’ remains on the damaged Taroko Express railcars two years after the fatal crash. Investigations continue, promising closure for affected families.