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Shuanglian (Chinese: 雙連; pinyin: Shuānglián, formerly transliterate as Shuanglien Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a station of the Tamsui–Xinyi line and a planned transfer station with the Minsheng–Xizhi line.




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

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The station was originally opened on 17 August 1916 as "Soren Station" (Japanese: 雙連乘降場).
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

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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

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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




References

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• Shuanglian metro station
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• Mackay
• Datong District, Taipei
• Zhongshan metro station
• Taipei Main Station
• Taipei Metro
• Zhongshan District, Taipei
• Minquan West Road metro station
• Zhongshan Metro Mall