Clarke Quay MRT Station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
NE5
Clarke Quay 克拉码头 கிளார்க் கீ Clarke Quay |
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Interior of Clarke Quay MRT station.
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| Location | 10 Eu Tong Sen Street Singapore 059815 |
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| Coordinates | 1°17′19″N 103°50′48″E / 1.288708°N 103.846606°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SBS Transit (ComfortDelGro) | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | Island | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Bus, Taxi | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 2 | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | NE5 | ||||||||||
| Fare zone | 1 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 20 June 2003 (North East Line) | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
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The Clarke Quay MRT Station (NE5) is an underground train station in Singapore. It is part of Singapore's MRT system. This station is on the North East Line. You can find it near the Swissôtel Merchant Court. It is also close to the intersection of Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, and Merchant Road. Right above the station is a big building complex called The Central.
This station is special because it features artworks from The Reflections series. These pieces were created by the Singaporean artist Chua Ek Kay. They are part of a project called Art in Transit.
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Where is Clarke Quay MRT Station Located?
The station is on the opposite side of the Singapore River from where the famous Clarke Quay area actually is. The distance between Clarke Quay station and the previous station, Chinatown, is very short. It's only about 360 metres, making it the shortest distance between two MRT stations in Singapore!
What's Near the Station?
Many fun places are close to Clarke Quay MRT station. You can find the exciting reverse bungee ride nearby. There are also shopping malls like Riverside Point. The station was built on the site of the old Ellenborough Market, which is no longer there.
How Has Clarke Quay Station Changed Over Time?
Clarke Quay MRT station opened on 20 June 2003. It was part of the North East Line's opening. This station has one of the lowest numbers of passengers on the North East Line. This might be because it's on the "wrong" side of the river. Also, there aren't as many new buildings right around the station. Its close distance to Chinatown station might also play a part.
Which Stations Come Before and After Clarke Quay?
If you are travelling on the North East Line:
- The station before Clarke Quay is Chinatown (NE4/DT19).
- The station after Clarke Quay is Dhoby Ghaut (NE6/NS24/CC1).
Images for kids
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This picture shows the platform level inside the station.
