Canberra MRT Station facts for kids

Canberra MRT Station (NS12) is a special train station in Singapore. It is part of Singapore's fast train system called the MRT. This station is located on the North South MRT Line, which is one of the main train lines in the city.

What is Canberra MRT Station?

Canberra MRT Station is a newer station built to serve the people living and working in the Canberra area. It helps them travel easily around Singapore using the MRT system. The station was designed to be very convenient for passengers.

When Was the Station Built?

The idea for Canberra MRT Station was first shared on 27 June 2014. Construction work then started on 26 March 2016. The station officially opened on 2 November 2019, making it ready for passengers to use.

Where is Canberra MRT Station Located?

Canberra MRT Station is on the North South Line. If you are traveling on this line, the station before Canberra is Sembawang (NS11). The station after Canberra is Yishun (NS13). This means Canberra is right in the middle of these two busy stations.

Images for kids

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  This picture shows the construction site of the station in July 2016, when it was still being built.

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  Here you can see the ticket area of the station in November 2019. It connects directly to the platform for trains going towards Marina South Pier. An overhead bridge links the station entrance to Canberra Plaza.

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  This is an artwork called Symbiosis, created by Tan Zi Xi. You can see it on the platform where trains go towards Jurong East. This photo was taken in November 2019.