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Tamsui Station

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Line(s)
  
Line 2 (R28)

Structure type
  
Elevated

Connections
  
Bus terminal

Opened
  
28 March 1997

Tamsui Station

Location
  
No. 1 Zhongzheng Road Tamsui, New Taipei Taiwan

Operated by
  
Taipei Rapid Transit System

Passengers
  
78,672 daily (2016) (Ranked 6th of 109)

Address
  
Zhongzheng Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 251

Similar
  
Tamsui Old Street, Hongshulin Station, Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, Jiantan Station, Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial

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The Taipei Metro Tamsui Station (formerly Tamshui Station from 1997 until 2003 and Danshui Station from 2003 until 2011) is located in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the terminal station of the Tamsui Line. The location of the station can be traced back to the same-named station of the now-defunct TRA Tamsui Line. Tamsui Station is the northernmost metro station in Taiwan.

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Station overview

The two-level, elevated station has an island platform and two exits. The station is situated between the south side of Zhongzheng West Road and west of the Zhongshan-Zhongzheng Road intersection. Restrooms are located inside the main entrance area.

The station is heavily used by people looking to visit the sea-side district of Tamsui.

TRA Station

  • October 25, 1901: Opens with the Tamsui Railroad Line as Tamsui Station (Japanese: 淡水停車場).
  • 1951: A renovated station is opened.
  • July 15, 1988: Closes with the ending of service on the TRA Tamsui Line. It had two side platforms.

    • Taipei Metro Station

  • December 15, 1988: Construction begins on the Taipei Metro Tamsui Line.
  • March 28, 1997: Opens for service on the Taipei Metro Tamsui Line with the opening of the route from Tamsui to Zhongshan.

    • Exits

  • Exit 1: No. 1, Zhongzheng Rd.
  • Exit 2: Opposite McDonald's

    • Around the station

  • Tamsui River
  • Tamsui Sunset Scenic Area
  • Riverside Park
  • Tamsui River Bike Route
  • Tamsui District Office
  • Tamsui Old Street
  • Drop of Water Memorial Hall
  • Former British Merchant Warehouse
  • Fort Santo Domingo
  • Tamkang University
  • Tamsui Church
  • Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence
  • Tamsui Customs Wharf
  • Tamsui Red Castle
  • Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum
  • Yingzhuan Rd. Night Market

    • References

    Tamsui Station Wikipedia
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