MacPherson MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
MacPherson
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| rapid transit | |
| Platforms | island (CCL) side (DTL) |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | underground |
| Platform levels | 4 |
| Bicycle facilities | yes |
| Disabled access | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Station code | CC10 DT26 |
| History | |
| Opened | ???(CCL) 21 October 2017 (DTL) |
| Electrified | yes |
MacPherson MRT Station (CC10/DT26) is an underground train station in Singapore. MRT stands for Mass Rapid Transit, which is Singapore's fast and modern train system. This station is special because it's an "interchange station." This means you can easily switch between two different train lines here: the Circle Line and the Downtown Line.
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What is MacPherson MRT Station?
MacPherson MRT Station is a busy underground train station. It helps people travel around the Geylang area of Singapore. The station is located along Paya Lebar Road. It is also close to the Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre.
How did MacPherson Station get its name?
The station and the nearby neighborhood are named after a person called Colonel Ronald Macpherson. He was an important figure in Singapore's history. In 1867, he became the first Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements. This was a high-ranking government job during Singapore's time as a British colony.
Easy Transfers Between Train Lines
One great thing about MacPherson Station is how easy it is to change trains. If you are on the Circle Line, you can quickly get to the Downtown Line. And if you are on the Downtown Line, you can easily switch to the Circle Line. Escalators connect the platforms, making transfers smooth and simple for everyone.
Images for kids
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Circle line platform level of MacPherson station.
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Downtown line platform of MacPherson station
