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Promenade-UnusedPlatform
This picture shows the platform at Promenade MRT station that goes towards HarbourFront. Look closely at the unused platform on the right. It was later changed into a walkway to connect to the Downtown Line platform.

Promenade Station (also known as CC4/DT15) is a busy MRT station located in Singapore. It's an underground station where you can switch between two different train lines: the Circle MRT Line and the Downtown MRT Line.

Did you know Promenade Station is the deepest MRT station in Singapore? It goes down 43 meters (about 141 feet) below the ground! Its deepest platform is located at Basement 7.

Station History

Promenade Station has been an important part of Singapore's train network for several years. Here's a quick look at its journey:

  • April 17, 2010: The station first opened its doors as part of the Circle MRT Line.
  • December 22, 2013: The Downtown MRT Line started operating. This made Promenade Station an "interchange station," meaning you can switch between the Circle Line and the Downtown Line here. It also became the deepest interchange station in Singapore.
  • December 27, 2015: The platform names for the Downtown MRT Line were updated. They changed from Platform A and B to Platform C and D.

Connecting Lines and Stations

Promenade Station connects you to many places across Singapore.

Circle Line Connections

If you're traveling on the Circle Line from Promenade:

  • Previous Station: Esplanade (CC3)
  • Next Station: You can go to either Nicoll Highway (CC5) or Bayfront (CE1/DT16). Bayfront is also an interchange station.

Downtown Line Connections

If you're traveling on the Downtown Line from Promenade:

  • Previous Station: Bugis (DT14/EW12)
  • Next Station: Bayfront (DT16/CE1)

Understanding the Platforms

Promenade Station has several platforms, each leading to different parts of the city. As of December 27, 2015, the Downtown Line platforms have updated names.

  • Platform A: This platform is for trains heading towards HarbourFront (CC29/NE1) or Stadium (CC6) on the Circle Line.
  • Platform B: This platform is for trains heading towards Dhoby Ghaut (CC1/NS24/NE6) or Marina Bay (CE2/NS27/TE20) on the Circle Line.
  • Platform C: This platform is for trains on the Downtown Line, going towards Bukit Panjang (DT1).
  • Platform D: This platform is for trains on the Downtown Line, going towards Chinatown (DT19).


Images for kids

  • CC4 Promenade Platform B with artwork 20200902 142340

    Platform B of Promenade station serving the CCL, with the artwork "Dreams in a Social Cosmic Odyssey" (D.I.S.C.O.) by PHUNK studios

  • Downtown Extension of the Circle Line

    The original Downtown Extension

  • DT15 Promenade MRT Platform C 20200902 142627

    Platform C of Promenade station bound for Bukit Panjang station on the DTL, which is the 2nd deepest platform on the network

  • DT15 Promenade Platform D 20200902 142223

    "Earthcake" by Ana Prvacki at DTL Platform D

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