Sembawang MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
NS11
Sembawang 三巴旺 செம்பாவாங் Sembawang |
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Exit A of Sembawang MRT station
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| Location | 11 Canberra Road Singapore 759775 |
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| Coordinates | 1°26′56.49″N 103°49′12.55″E / 1.4490250°N 103.8201528°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Sembawang Bus Interchange, Taxi | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes (Sun Plaza) | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | NS11 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 10 February 1996 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
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Sembawang MRT station (station code NS11) is an important train station in Sembawang, Singapore. It is part of the North South Line. This station is built above the ground, making it easy to see the surrounding area.
The station is located between two roads, Sembawang Way and Sembawang Alley. It is also very close to Sun Plaza, a popular shopping mall. Right next to the station, you can find the Sembawang Bus Interchange, which makes it easy to switch between trains and buses.
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About Sembawang Station
Where is Sembawang MRT?
Sembawang MRT station is found in the northern part of Singapore. It serves the Sembawang area, which is a growing town. The station helps many people travel to and from their homes, schools, and workplaces every day.
What Can You Find Nearby?
When you visit Sembawang MRT, you'll notice it's a busy hub.
- Sun Plaza: This shopping mall is right next door. It has many shops, restaurants, and a cinema.
- Sembawang Bus Interchange: This is where many bus routes start and end. You can easily catch a bus to other parts of Sembawang or even further away.
- Canberra Road: This is a main road that connects the station to other parts of the neighborhood.
History of the Station
When Was Sembawang Station Built?
When the North South Line was first planned, a station for the Sembawang area was not included. However, the Singapore government later decided to add this important station. Sembawang MRT station officially opened on 10 February 1996.
At that time, the area around the station was not as developed as it is today. There were only a few buildings and roads, like Canberra Road and a small part of Sembawang New Town. Over the years, the area has grown a lot, and the station has become very busy.
Making the Station Safer
To keep everyone safe, new features were added to the station. In 2011, the Land Transport Authority started building special low doors and barriers along the tracks. These were finished in 2012. These doors help prevent people from accidentally falling onto the tracks.
Also in 2012, large fans were installed at the station. These "high-volume low-speed" fans help to keep the air moving and make the station more comfortable for passengers, especially on hot days.
Images for kids
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Platform level of the station
