Tongkang LRT Station facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids 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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