Shuanglian metro station


Shuanglian 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. The station 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 "Soren Station".
  • 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

Station layout

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.

Around the station