Peng Kang Hill MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
JW5
Peng Kang Hill 秉光山 பெங் காங் ஹில் Peng Kang Hill |
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| Owned by | Land Transport Authority | |||||||||||||||
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| Platforms | Island | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | |||||||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Station code | JW5 | |||||||||||||||
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| Opening | 2028 | |||||||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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Peng Kang Hill MRT station (JW5) is a future Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station in Singapore. It will be part of the new Jurong Region Line. This station is planned to open in 2028.
The station is located in the Western Water Catchment area. It is very close to the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The station gets its name from the nearby Peng Kang Hill. This hill is part of the SAFTI Live Firing Area.
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About Peng Kang Hill Station
Peng Kang Hill station will be an important stop on the Jurong Region Line. It will be the northern end, or terminus, of the western part of this train line. This means that some trains will start or end their journeys here.
What is an MRT Station?
An MRT station is a place where people can get on and off trains. These trains are part of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit system. The MRT is a fast and easy way to travel around the country. It helps many people get to school, work, and other places every day.
Where is Peng Kang Hill Station Located?
This station is being built in the Western Water Catchment area of Singapore. It is very convenient for students and staff of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The station will make it easier for them to travel to and from the university.
The station is named after Peng Kang Hill. This hill is known for being part of the SAFTI Live Firing Area. This area is used for military training.
When Will the Station Open?
Peng Kang Hill MRT station is planned to open in the year 2028. This will be an exciting time for people living and studying in the area. It will give them a new way to travel.
The Jurong Region Line
Peng Kang Hill station is part of the new Jurong Region Line (JRL). This line is being built to serve the western part of Singapore. It will connect many new areas that do not have MRT access yet.
Why is the JRL Important?
The Jurong Region Line will help people travel more easily within the Jurong area. It will also connect them to other MRT lines. This means faster and smoother journeys for everyone. The JRL will support new developments and businesses in the region.
Train Services from Peng Kang Hill
When the station opens, trains starting from Peng Kang Hill will travel towards Choa Chu Kang. They will pass through a station called Bahar Junction along the way. This will connect residents to a major transport hub.
