Shuanglian (, formerly transliterated as Shuanglien Station until 2003) is a metro station in

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, Taiwan served by

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. 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

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and two exits. The

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s are inside the entrance area. Public art in the station consists of a

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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

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to new developments in the area. The station is a planned transfer station with the Minsheng-Xizhi Line.

History

TRA 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

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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

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Station layout

Exits

*Exit 1: Minsheng W. Rd. *Exit 2: Minsheng W. Rd. Accessibility-directory

Other metro services

The station is an entrance to the Zhongshan Underground Metro Mall, connecting (between this station and Zhongshan station).

Around the station

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* Immaculate Conception Cathedral *

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* Mackay Commemorative Hospital * Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation Headquarters * Tatong District Main Office * Taipei Imperial Hotel * Minxiang Park * Taipei City Archives

References

Tamsui–Xinyi line stations Railway stations opened in 1916 Railway stations opened in 1943 Railway stations closed in 1988 Railway stations opened in 1997 Railway stations with vitreous enamel panels {{Taiwan-metro-stub