Little India MRT station facts for kids

Little India MRT Station (NE7/DT12) is an important underground train station in Singapore. It's a special kind of station called an interchange station. This means you can switch between two different train lines here: the North East Line and the Downtown Line. The station is located where the Kallang and Rochor areas meet. It gets its name from the nearby Little India district, which is a vibrant cultural area.

What is Little India MRT Station?

Little India MRT Station is part of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. The MRT is a network of trains that helps people travel all over the city quickly and easily. This station is built underground, meaning it's beneath the streets.

An Interchange Station

Being an interchange station is very useful. It connects the North East Line (NE7) and the Downtown Line (DT12). This allows passengers to easily change trains to reach different parts of Singapore without leaving the station. For example, if you are on the Downtown Line and want to go to a place on the North East Line, you can simply get off at Little India and switch trains.

Location and Nearby Places

The station is right in the heart of the Little India area. This makes it very convenient for people visiting or living in this cultural district. A well-known market and food centre called Tekka Centre is just a short walk away from the station.

Quick Travel Times

Little India MRT Station is very close to Rochor MRT Station on the Downtown Line. It only takes about 20 to 25 seconds to travel between these two stations. This makes it one of the quickest trips between any two stations on the Downtown Line.

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