Bukit Batok MRT station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids  NS2  Bukit Batok 武吉巴督 புக்கிட் பாத்தோக் Bukit Batok
Rapid transit
Platform level of the Bukit Batok MRT station.
Location	10 Bukit Batok Central Singapore 659958
Coordinates	1°20′57″N 103°44′59″E / 1.349073°N 103.749664°E / 1.349073; 103.749664
Operated by	SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation)
Line(s)	North South Line
Platforms	2 (1 island platform)
Tracks	2
Connections	Bukit Batok Bus Interchange, Taxi
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Platform levels	1
Parking	Yes (West Mall)
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	NS2
History
Opened	10 March 1990; 35 years ago (1990-03-10)
Electrified	Yes
Previous names	Bukit Batok South
Services
Preceding station   Mass Rapid Transit   Following station Jurong East Terminus North South Line Bukit Gombak towards Marina Bay
Location

The Bukit Batok MRT Station (NS2) is an important train station in Singapore. It is part of the North South MRT Line, which is one of Singapore's main train lines. This station helps people travel easily around the Bukit Batok area.

The station is located right in the middle of Bukit Batok Town Centre. It is also connected to the Bukit Batok bus interchange. This makes it super convenient for people to switch between trains and buses.

History of Bukit Batok MRT Station

Concourse of Bukit Batok Station.

The Bukit Batok MRT Station first opened its doors on March 10, 1990. It was originally part of what was called the "Branch Line." When it first opened, its special code was B1.

Over the years, the station's code changed a few times. In 1996, when the "Woodlands Extension" of the North South Line was completed, the station's code became N23. Later, in 2001, it was changed again to its current code, NS2. These codes help people identify each station on the train network.