Caldecott MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
 CC17 TE9 Caldecott 加利谷 கால்டிகாட் Caldecott |
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Exit A of Caldecott MRT station.
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| Location | 38 Toa Payoh Rise Singapore 298113 (CCL) 1 Toa Payoh Link Singapore 297608 (TEL) |
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| Coordinates | 1°20′16″N 103°50′22″E / 1.337761°N 103.839447°E | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | SMRT Trains Ltd (SMRT Corporation) (Circle and Thomson–East Coast lines) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) (2 U/C) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 (2 U/C) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Connections | Bus, Taxi | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | |||||||||||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 (1 U/C) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Station code | CC17 TE9 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 8 October 2011 (Circle line) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Opening | 2020 (Thomson–East Coast line) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| Previous names | Thomson | |||||||||||||||||||
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Caldecott MRT station (CC17/TE9) is an underground train station in Toa Payoh, Singapore. It is part of Singapore's MRT system. This station is on the Circle line. It also became an interchange station with the Thomson–East Coast line in 2020.
The section of tracks between Caldecott station and Botanic Gardens MRT station is the longest on the Circle line. This is because Bukit Brown MRT station is not yet open. Trains travel at 80 kilometers per hour (about 50 miles per hour) on this long stretch.
Station History
When the Circle line was first planned, Caldecott station was meant to be an empty station. It would only open later when the area around it became more developed. However, on January 11, 2007, it was announced that this station would open with other stations in Stage 4. Its name was also changed to "Caldecott". The station officially opened on October 8, 2011.
Starting in 2020, Caldecott station became a transfer point for the Thomson–East Coast line. It served as the end-of-the-line station for this new line from 2020 to 2021. Later, Gardens by the Bay MRT station took over as the terminus when Stage 3 of the line opened.
Civil Defence Shelter
Caldecott Circle Line (CCL) station is one of eleven stations on the Circle line that are also Civil Defence (CD) shelters. These shelters are designed to protect people during a national emergency. They are built with strong materials and have special equipment. This ensures that people inside can stay safe and comfortable.
Images for kids
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The former entrance of the station, closed for construction work.
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The platforms for the Thomson-East Coast Line.
