Dover MRT Station facts for kids

Dover MRT Station (EW22) is a train station in Singapore. It is part of the East West MRT Line, which is one of Singapore's main train lines. This station first opened its doors on October 18, 2001. It holds a special place in history as the very first MRT station in Singapore to be built right over an existing train track!

What is Dover MRT Station?

Dover MRT Station is a busy train stop in the western part of Singapore. It helps thousands of people travel every day. The station is named after the Dover area it serves. It is also very close to Singapore Polytechnic, a large school. This makes it super convenient for students and staff.

A Special Way to Build a Station

Dover MRT Station is unique because of how it was built. Most train stations are built from scratch on empty land. But Dover Station was built differently. It was constructed above an already working train line. This was a big challenge for the engineers!

Building Without Stopping Trains

Imagine building a new station while trains are still running below you! That's what happened at Dover. The engineers used a special method. They built parts of the station somewhere else. Then, they brought these parts to the site. They carefully lifted and placed them over the existing tracks. This was done mostly at night when fewer trains were running. This clever way of building meant that daily train services were not stopped. It was a big success in construction.

Serving Students and the Community

Dover MRT Station plays an important role for the people living and studying nearby. Its location right next to Singapore Polytechnic makes it a key transport hub. Students can easily get to school using the train. The station also connects residents to other parts of Singapore. It helps everyone travel quickly and easily.

Where is it Located?

The station is located along the East West Line. This line connects many areas from the east to the west of Singapore. Dover Station is situated between Clementi and Buona Vista stations. It offers great access to the educational institutions and residential areas in the vicinity.

Station Details and History

When the plans for Dover Station were first made, its code was W7A. However, in July 2001, just before it opened, the code was changed. It became EW22. This code tells you it's on the East West Line (EW) and its specific number (22) on that line. The station has been serving commuters for over two decades. It remains an important part of Singapore's public transport network.

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  An exterior view of the Dover MRT station, which was built around existing elevated railway track and has overpasses leading to Singapore Polytechnic and bus stops on both sides of the road.