While at first there was no budget for the renovation of the rail cars, Hsu gathered together various experts from within the TRA to redo the interiors, and was personally involved in selecting the illustrations that adorn the train's exteriors. He hoped that a vibrant image would appeal to a broad range of travelers and give the Formosa Star a sparkling debut.
當初列車改裝並無預算，但他仍調集局內各路好手，自己改造車廂，連外觀彩繪的圖案都親自遴選，希望以亮麗繽紛的形象，博取旅客好感，讓寶島之星閃亮出發。