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
- 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
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
- 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