List of Singapore MRT stations facts for kids

System Map, including lines under construction

Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a super important train system that helps people travel all around Singapore. It's like a giant underground and above-ground railway network! As of 2022, the MRT system has about 230 kilometers (that's about 143 miles) of tracks, making it one of the longest train systems in the world.

MRT stations are usually named after the areas they are in, called "planning areas." These areas are like different neighborhoods or districts. Sometimes, a station might be right on the border of two or more planning areas. If that happens, you'll see more than one location listed for that station. This includes the whole station, even parts that are underground. For example, Mountbatten station has exits in one area, but its underground parts stretch into other areas too!

You might also see short names for MRT stations, like "JUR" for Jurong East. These short names show up when you check your trip details on the ticketing machines. All the station names you see are the official ones.

How MRT Stations Get Their Names

Have you ever wondered how new MRT stations get their names? It's not just decided by one person! Since the Circle Line was built, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), which manages Singapore's transport, asks people in Singapore for their ideas.

They do this in a few steps:

• Public Feedback: First, they ask everyone for their suggestions for new station names.
• Shortlisted for Public Polling: Then, they pick a few good names from the suggestions. People get to vote on their favorite names from this list.
• Finalized Date: After all the voting, the official name is chosen and announced.

Here's a quick look at when some of these naming processes happened:

Understanding MRT Station Information

The MRT system has many stations, and each one has important details. Here's a guide to what the symbols and information in the station list mean:

Legend

Elevated (above ground)	Line terminus (start or end of a line)	Transfer outside paid area (you might need to tap out and in again to change lines)
Ground-level (at street level)	Wheelchair accessible (easy for wheelchairs)	Bus interchange (where you can change to a bus)
Underground (below ground)	Civil Defence Shelter (a safe place during emergencies)	Other transportation modes (like taxis, ferries, or planes)

MRT Stations Overview

Singapore's MRT system has several lines, each with many stations. Here's a look at some of the stations on each line, including those that are already open and some that are still being built for the future!

North–South Line (NSL)

The North–South Line is one of the oldest and busiest lines. It connects the northern parts of Singapore to the city center and the south.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
North–South Line (NSL)
NS1	Jurong East	裕廊东	ஜூரோங் கிழக்கு	10 March 1990	Jurong East	JUR	Jurong East	East–West Line  —  Jurong East
NS9	Woodlands	兀兰	ஊட்லண்ட்ஸ்	10 February 1996	Woodlands Central	WDL	Woodlands	Thomson–East Coast Line  —  Woodlands
NS24	Dhoby Ghaut	多美歌	டோபி காட்	12 December 1987	Dhoby Ghaut	DBG	Museum Planning Area	North East Line    Circle Line

East–West Line (EWL)

The East–West Line connects the eastern and western parts of Singapore, including a branch to Changi Airport.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
East–West Line (EWL)
EW1	Pasir Ris	巴西立	பாசிர் ரிஸ்	16 December 1989	Pasir Ris	PSR	Pasir Ris	Pasir Ris
EW12	Bugis	武吉士	பூகிஸ்	22 December 2013	Bugis	BGS	Downtown Core, Rochor	Downtown Line
EW33	Tuas Link	大士连路	துவாஸ் லிங்க்	18 June 2017	Tuas Link	TLK	Tuas	Tuas —  Tuas Checkpoint

Changi Airport Branch Line (CAL)

This is a special part of the East-West Line that goes to Changi Airport.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Changi Airport Branch Line (CAL)
CG2	Changi Airport	樟宜机场	சாங்கி விமானநிலையம்	8 February 2002	Changi Airport	CGA	Changi	Changi Airport —  Changi Airport Terminals 1-4

North East Line (NEL)

The North East Line connects the northeastern parts of Singapore to the city center.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
North East Line (NEL)
NE1	HarbourFront	港湾	துறைமுகம்	20 June 2003	World Trade Centre	HBF	Bukit Merah	Circle Line  —  HarbourFront —  Sentosa Express VivoCity
NE17	Punggol	榜鹅	பொங்கோல்	20 June 2003	Punggol	PGL	Punggol	Punggol LRT  —  Punggol

Circle Line (CCL)

The Circle Line goes around the central part of Singapore, connecting many other lines.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Circle Line (CCL)
CC1	Dhoby Ghaut	多美歌	டோபி காட்	17 April 2010	Dhoby Ghaut	DBG	Museum Planning Area	North–South Line    North East Line
CC15	Bishan	碧山	பீஷான்	28 May 2009	Bishan	BSH	Bishan	North–South Line  —  Bishan
CC29	HarbourFront	港湾	துறைமுகம்	8 October 2011	HarbourFront	HBF	Bukit Merah	North East Line  —  HarbourFront

Downtown Line (DTL)

The Downtown Line runs through the city center and connects to many residential areas.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Downtown Line (DTL)
DT1 – BP6	Bukit Panjang	武吉班让	புக்கிட் பாஞ்சாங்	27 December 2015	Petir	BKP	Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang	Bukit Panjang LRT   —  Bukit Panjang
DT19	Chinatown	牛车水	சைனாடவுன்	22 December 2013	Hong Lim / Chinatown	CNT	Outram	North East Line
DT35	Expo	博览	எக்ஸ்போ	21 October 2017	Expo	XPO	Tampines	EWL Changi Airport Branch Line

Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL)

The Thomson–East Coast Line is a newer line that connects the northern and eastern parts of Singapore, including areas along the coast.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL)
TE1	Woodlands North	兀兰北	உட்லண்ட்ஸ் நார்த்	31 January 2020	Woodlands North / Republic Polytechnic / Admiralty Park	WDN	Woodlands	—
TE9	Caldecott	加利谷	கால்டிகாட்	8 October 2011	Thomson / Caldecott	CDT		Toa Payoh	Circle Line
TE22	Gardens by the Bay • Taman di Pesisiran	滨海湾花园	கரையோரப் பூந்தோட்டங்கள்	13 November 2022	Gardens by the Bay / Marina Barrage / Marina Gardens	GRB		Marina South

Jurong Region Line (JRL)

The Jurong Region Line is a new line being built to serve the western part of Singapore, especially the Jurong area.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Jurong Region Line (JRL)
Stage 1
NS4	Choa Chu Kang	蔡厝港	சுவா சூ காங்	2027	Choa Chu Kang	CCK	Choa Chu Kang	North–South Line    Bukit Panjang LRT  —  Choa Chu Kang
N/A	Tengah	登加	தெங்கா	2027	Tengah	TGH		Tengah	JRL East Branch  —  Tengah

Cross Island Line (CRL)

The Cross Island Line is another major new line that will connect different parts of Singapore, making travel across the island much easier.

Code(s)	Station name			Opening	Name(s) during planning stages	Abbreviation	Location(s)	Interchange; Adjacent transportation
In operation	English • Malay	Chinese	Tamil
Cross Island Line (CRL)
Phase 1
N/A	Changi Airport Terminal 5	0TBA	0TBA	0TBA		0TBA	Changi	Changi Airport Terminal 5
EW1	Pasir Ris	巴西立	பாசிர் ரிஸ்	2030	Pasir Ris	PSR		Pasir Ris	East–West Line  —  Pasir Ris
NE14	Hougang	后港	ஹவ்காங்	2030	Hougang	HGN	Hougang	North East Line  —  Hougang Central

See also

• List of Singapore LRT stations