Raffles Place MRT Station facts for kids
Raffles Place MRT Station is a very important train station in Singapore. It's part of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. This station is special because it's an interchange station. This means you can switch between two different train lines here: the North South Line and the East West Line.
The station is located right under the center of Raffles Place, which is a busy financial area in Singapore's Downtown Core. It's south of the Singapore River. Because it's an interchange station in a central area, it gets very busy, especially during peak hours when many people are traveling to and from work or school. The station has many entrances and exits. Two main ones face the Raffles Gardens. The building above them looks like a smaller version of the old John Little building.
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About Raffles Place MRT Station
Raffles Place MRT Station is a key part of Singapore's transport system. It helps thousands of people travel every day. Being an interchange station means it connects different parts of the city. This makes it a very convenient stop for many commuters.
Station Records and Fun Facts
This station was once the largest and deepest MRT station in Singapore. However, other stations have since broken that record. For example, Dhoby Ghaut became deeper in 2003. Then, Bras Basah took the record in 2010. Later, Promenade became the deepest in 2013, reaching 43 meters (about 141 feet) below the ground!
Raffles Place MRT Station is also one of only four MRT stations to be featured in the "Uniquely Singapore Edition" of the famous board game Monopoly. This shows how well-known and important it is in Singapore.
Safety Drills and Train Routes
Raffles Place MRT Station has taken part in several important safety drills. These drills, called "Exercise Northstar," help prepare everyone for emergencies. The station participated in Exercise Northstar IV in 2004, Exercise Northstar V in 2006, and Exercise Northstar VII in 2009. These exercises help make sure the station is safe for everyone.
For trains heading south on the North South Line, most will end their journey at Marina Bay. A few others will continue on to Marina South Pier.
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Platforms C and D of the station
