Boon Keng MRT station facts for kids
Boon Keng MRT Station (NE9) is an underground train station in Singapore. It is part of the North East Line, which is one of the many train lines that make up Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. This station is found in the Kallang area. It is also quite close to the northern part of Little India.
What is Boon Keng MRT Station?
Boon Keng MRT Station is a busy underground stop on Singapore's train network. It helps people travel easily around the city. The station is known by its code, NE9, which means it's the ninth station on the North East Line. Being underground means the station and its tracks are built below the ground. This helps save space in the city.
Where is Boon Keng Station Located?
The station is in the Kallang planning area of Singapore. This is a central part of the island. If you walk for about ten minutes from Boon Keng Station, you can reach Bendemeer MRT station. Bendemeer Station is on a different train line called the Downtown Line. This makes it easy for people to switch between different train lines.
Who was Dr. Lim Boon Keng?
Boon Keng MRT Station is named after a very important person in Singapore's history, Dr. Lim Boon Keng. He was a well-known doctor and a leader who helped improve education and healthcare in Singapore. He lived from 1869 to 1957. Naming the station after him honors his contributions to the country.
