Thanggam LRT Station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids  SW4  Thanggam 丹甘 தங்கம் Thanggam
Light rail
Platform of Thanggam LRT station.
Location	40 Fernvale Road Singapore 797699
Coordinates	1°23′57.68″N 103°52′29.26″E / 1.3993556°N 103.8747944°E / 1.3993556; 103.8747944
Operated by	SBS Transit (ComfortDelGro)
Line(s)	Sengkang LRT
Platforms	Island
Tracks	2
Connections	Bus, Taxi
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Platform levels	3
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	SW4
History
Opened	29 January 2005; 20 years ago (2005-01-29)
Services
Preceding station   Light Rail Transit   Following station Kupang clockwise / outer Sengkang LRT West Fernvale anticlockise / inner

Thanggam LRT Station, known by its code SW4, is a special train station in Sengkang, Singapore. It is part of the Sengkang LRT Line, which is a Light Rail Transit system. This station helps people travel around the Sengkang area. It opened in January 2005, making it easier for residents to get around. At the same time, the east loop of the Punggol LRT Line also started operating. Thanggam Station is located near Jalan Kayu, a well-known road in Singapore.

What Does Thanggam Mean?

The name Thanggam comes from the Tamil language. In Tamil, Thanggam means gold. There is also a road nearby called Lorong Thanggam, which shares the same name. This connection shows how local names often reflect the history or culture of an area.

Images for kids

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  Linkway of Thanggam LRT to Jalan Kayu.