Outram Park MRT Station facts for kids
Outram Park MRT Station (also known as EW16/NE3/TE17) is a super important train station in Singapore. It's like a big meeting point for different train lines! You can switch between the East West MRT Line and the North East MRT Line here. Soon, it will also connect to the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line, making it a triple interchange station!
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Station History
Outram Park MRT Station has grown a lot over the years. It started with just one train line and now connects to many more.
Key Dates
- 12 December 1987: The station first opened its doors. It was part of the East West MRT Line.
- 20 June 2003: The North East MRT Line began operating. This made Outram Park an interchange station, meaning you could switch between two lines here.
- 29 August 2012: Plans for the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line were announced. This news meant Outram Park would become a triple interchange station!
- 2021: The Thomson-East Coast MRT Line is expected to start running.
Connecting Lines
Outram Park is a busy station because it connects to several different train lines. This makes it easy to travel all over Singapore!
East West Line (EWL)
This line helps you travel across Singapore from east to west.
- Previous station: Tanjong Pagar (EW15)
- Next station: Tiong Bahru (EW17)
North East Line (NEL)
This line runs from the northeast to the southwest of Singapore.
- Previous station: HarbourFront (NE1/CC29)
- Next station: Chinatown (NE4/DT19)
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)
This new line is still being built. It will connect the northern and eastern parts of Singapore.
- Previous station: Havelock (TE16)
- Next station: Maxwell (TE18)
Images for kids
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EWL platforms
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NEL platforms.
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Construction site of the TEL at Outram Park
