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Tanah Merah MRT Station facts for kids

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Tanah Merah Station (EW4) is an important MRT train station in Bedok, a town in Singapore. It is part of the East West MRT Line, which connects many parts of Singapore.

The station has a unique look with white walls, curved pillars, and a dome-shaped roof. There's also a glass roof in the middle that lets in natural light.

Station Milestones

  • 4 November 1989: The station first opened its doors to passengers.
  • 10 January 2001: Trains started running from here towards Expo (CG1).
  • 22 July 2003: The train service to Changi Airport (CG2) changed to a special shuttle service. This means it only goes back and forth between Tanah Merah and Changi Airport.
  • 25 August 2014: It was announced that the station would get two more platforms to handle more trains and passengers.

Where Do Trains Go?

  • Platform A: Trains from here go towards Pasir Ris (EW1).
  • Platform B: Trains from here go towards Joo Koon (EW29).
  • Platform C: Trains from here go towards Changi Airport (CG2).
  • Platform D: Trains from here also go towards Changi Airport (CG2).


Images for kids

  • Ew4tanahmerah

    Tanah Merah Station at night.

  • TNM PLAT

    Platform A and C.

  • SiemensC651 tanah merah

    A C651 train at the station going to Changi Airport.

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