Shuanglian (, formerly transliterate as Shuanglien Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan, served by Taipei Metro. It is a station of the and a planned transfer station with the .
Station overview
The station is located underneath the metro park, near Minsheng West Road and Zhongshan North Road. It is a two-level, underground structure with one island platform and two exits. The washrooms are inside the entrance area.
Public art in the station consists of a mural titled "Dawning Sail". Composed of porcelain enamel, the mural reflects Shuanglian's rich historical past from its role as a once-prosperous trading post on the Tamsui River to new developments in the area.
The station is a planned transfer station with the Minsheng-Xizhi Line.
History
Taiwan Railway Station The station was originally opened on 17 August 1916 as . 1943: The station re-opened after renovation. In the past, there was a goods loading center near the station. Thus, it became a major transfer center on the Tamsui Line. 15 July 1988: Closed along with the TRA Tamsui Line.
Taipei Metro Station July 1993: DORTS decided to use the station as one of the trial stations for public art installations. 28 March 1997: Opened for service with the opening of the segment from Tamsui to Zhongshan.
Station layout Street levelEntrance/exitEntrance/exit, Metro ParkB1ConcourseLobby, information desk, automatic ticket dispensing machines, one-way faregatesZhongshan Metro Mall (south side of the station), Restrooms (in the underground mall)B2Platform 1← Tamsui–Xinyi line toward Tamsui / Beitou (R13 Minquan West Road)Island platform, doors will open on the leftPlatform 2 Tamsui–Xinyi line toward Xiangshan / Daan (R11 Zhongshan) →
Exits Exit 1: Minsheng W. Rd. Exit 2: Minsheng W. Rd.
Other metro services The station is an entrance to the Zhongshan Underground Metro Mall, connecting (between this station, Zhongshan station and Taipei Main Station).
Around the station Chen Dexing Ancestral Hall Immaculate Conception Cathedral Ministry of Labor Taiyuan Asian Puppet Theatre Museum Mackay Commemorative Hospital Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation Headquarters Tatong District Main Office Taipei Imperial Hotel Minxiang Park Taipei City Archives
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