Queenstown MRT Station facts for kids
Queenstown MRT Station (EW23) is a busy train station in Singapore. It is part of the East West MRT Line, which is one of Singapore's main train lines. This station first opened its doors on March 12, 1988, making it one of the older stations in the system.
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What is Queenstown MRT Station?
Queenstown MRT Station is a key stop on Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network. The MRT is a fast and easy way for people to travel all around the city. It helps thousands of people get to work, school, and other places every day. The station is named after the Queenstown area, which is a historic neighbourhood in Singapore.
Getting Around Singapore
The MRT system is super important for Singapore. It helps reduce traffic on the roads because so many people use trains instead of cars. It also makes it easy for everyone, including students and families, to explore different parts of the island. Queenstown Station connects people living in the Queenstown area to the rest of Singapore.
A Look Inside the Station
Queenstown MRT Station has different parts to help passengers.
- Concourse Level: This is where you enter the station. You'll find ticket machines here where you can buy your train tickets or top up your travel card. There are also fare gates that you pass through to get to the platforms.
- Platform Level: After passing the fare gates, you go down to the platforms. This is where you wait for your train. Queenstown Station has two platforms, one for trains going towards Pasir Ris and another for trains going towards Tuas Link. Safety lines on the platform tell you where to stand to be safe from the moving trains.
The East West MRT Line
Queenstown Station is on the East West MRT Line. This line is one of the longest and busiest MRT lines in Singapore. It stretches across the island, connecting the eastern and western parts. It also goes through the city centre, making it very useful for commuters. The East West Line is shown in green on the MRT map.
Queenstown: A Historic Neighbourhood
The area around Queenstown MRT Station is full of history. Queenstown was Singapore's very first satellite town, which means it was one of the first planned residential areas built outside the city centre. It was developed in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, it's a mix of old and new buildings, with many schools, shops, and homes. The station helps residents and visitors easily access all that Queenstown has to offer.
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Platform B of the station.
