Novena MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
NS20
Novena 诺维娜 நொவீனா Novena |
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Platform B of Novena MRT station.
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| Location | 250 Thomson Road Singapore 307642 |
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| Coordinates | 1°19′13.42″N 103°50′37.28″E / 1.3203944°N 103.8436889°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Bus, Taxi | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes (Novena Square, Square 2, United Square) | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | NS20 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 12 December 1987 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | Thomson Road | ||||||||||
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Novena MRT station (NS20) is an underground train station in Singapore. It's part of the North South Line, which is a major train route. You can find it on Thomson Road in an area called Novena. This station is super handy because it's close to big hospitals like Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. It's also near popular shopping malls such as Novena Square, Square 2, and United Square.
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Station History
How Novena Station Got Its Name
When this station was first planned, its temporary name was Thomson Road. However, in 1985, it was officially renamed Novena. The name "Novena" comes from a special type of prayer. These prayers are said for nine days in a row. This tradition is important at a nearby Catholic church, the Church of Saint Alphonsus, which is often called Novena Church. The word "Novena" itself comes from the Latin word "Novem," meaning "nine."
Changes to Payment Services
Starting from June 23, 2018, the passenger service center at Novena MRT station stopped accepting cash payments. This means that if you need to buy tickets or top up your travel card, you'll need to use other payment methods like cards or digital payments.
Cultural Connections
The area where Novena MRT station is located used to be a site for a Jewish cemetery. This shows how different cultures and histories are part of Singapore's landscape.
