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Tongkang
light rail
Platforms island
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type elevated
Platform levels 2
Bicycle facilities yes
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code  SW7 
History
Opened 29 January 2005
Electrified yes
Wide view of Tongkang LRT Station, with Sengkang Depot behind the station.

Tongkang LRT Station  SW7  is a train station in Sengkang, Singapore. It's part of the Sengkang LRT Line West Loop. This station helps people travel easily around the Sengkang area. It first opened its doors in January 2005. On the same day, another train line, the Punggol LRT East Loop, also started running.

Why Is It Called Tongkang?

Have you ever wondered how train stations get their names? Tongkang Station is named after a special type of boat! A tongkang is a light boat that people used a long time ago for moving things on rivers. This area was once very busy with water activities. So, the station was named Tongkang to remember its history and connection to the rivers.

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