Jurong East MRT Station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
 NS1 EW24 JE5 Jurong East 裕廊东 ஜூரோங் கிழக்கு Jurong East |
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East West Line platform of Jurong East MRT station
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| Location | 10 Jurong East Street 12 Singapore 609690 |
| Coordinates | 1°20′00″N 103°44′32″E / 1.333415°N 103.742119°E |
| Operated by | SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) |
| Line(s) | |
| Platforms | Triple Island |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Connections | Jurong East Bus Interchange, Taxi |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Elevated |
| Platform levels | 1 |
| Parking | Yes (Jem, Westgate) |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | 5 November 1988 (Platforms C (Eastbound), D (Southbound), E (Southbound) & F (Westbound)) 27 May 2011 (Platforms A (Southbound/Peak hour only) & B (Eastbound/Peak hour only) |
| Opening | 2027 (Jurong Region line) |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | Jurong, Jurong Town |
Jurong East MRT station (also known as NS1/EW24/JE5) is a busy train station in Jurong East, Singapore. It's an important stop where you can switch between the North South Line and the East West Line. This station is the final stop for trains on the North South Line.
You can find Jurong East station right in the middle of the Jurong Lake District. It's close to many popular places like JCube, Jem, Westgate, IMM, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, and the Jurong East Bus Interchange.
This station is special because it's one of only three train stations in Singapore that are completely above the ground. The other two are Tanah Merah and Choa Chu Kang MRT/LRT station. Jurong East is also the only elevated station with three platforms that trains can stop at from both sides. Soon, around 2027, it will also connect to the new Jurong Region Line.
Jurong East station is one of the busiest train stations in the western part of Singapore. It was even featured as one of the four train stations in the original Singapore version of the board game Monopoly.
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Station History
Early Days and Upgrades
The Jurong East station first opened its doors on 5 November 1988. Back then, it was known as Jurong Town. It was part of the second phase of Singapore's train system development.
In 1999, the station got some upgrades to handle more passengers. Six openings between the ticket area and the train platforms were covered up. This made the platforms much wider and gave people more space. This upgrade cost about $350,000 and took around six months to finish.
Improving Train Services
To make train rides even better, a big project called the Jurong East Modification Project (JEMP) was started. This project built two new platforms and a new track at Jurong East station. Before JEMP, trains on the North South Line had to wait for each other to use a shared track. This meant longer waiting times for passengers.
The new platforms and track allow two trains to arrive and leave the station at the same time. This helps to reduce how long you have to wait for a train and makes the trains less crowded.
Platform Safety Doors
In 2009, half-height platform screen doors were added to the station. These doors help keep passengers safe by separating them from the tracks. They started working on 18 December 2009. Jurong East was the third above-ground station to get these safety doors. The new platforms built during the JEMP project also got these doors, and they began operating on 27 May 2011.
The JEMP project was originally planned to be ready in 2012. However, the Minister for Transport, Mr Raymond Lim, announced in 2009 that it would open a year earlier, in 2011. Construction began in 2009 and was finished by early 2011. The new platforms and track were tested, and then they officially started operating on 27 May 2011.
Images for kids
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Aerial perspective of Jurong East Interchange and the station
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Exit A of Jurong East station
