Upper Thomson MRT station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids  TE8  Upper Thomson 汤申路上段 அப்பர் தாம்சன் Upper Thomson
Rapid transit
Station under construction
Location	1 Jalan Keli Singapore 577937
Owned by	Land Transport Authority
Operated by	SMRT Trains Ltd (SMRT Corporation)
Line(s)	Thomson–East Coast Line
Platforms	Island
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	TE8
History
Opening	2020; 5 years ago (2020)
Services
Preceding station   Mass Rapid Transit   Following station Bright Hill towards Woodlands North Thomson-East Coast Line Future service Caldecott Terminus
Location

The Upper Thomson MRT station (TE8) is a new underground train station in Bishan, Singapore. It is part of Singapore's MRT system. This station is on the Thomson–East Coast line.

This station helps people travel easily around the area. It connects to the nearby Thomson Plaza shopping mall. This makes it simple for shoppers and residents to get there.

Where is Upper Thomson Station?

The station is built underground, meaning it is below the ground. You can find it at a busy road crossing. This crossing includes Upper Thomson Road, Soo Chow Garden Road, Bright Hill Drive, and Jalan Keli.

How the Station Was Planned

The idea for the Upper Thomson MRT station was first shared on August 29, 2012. This announcement let everyone know about the plans for this new transport hub. Building new stations like this helps improve travel for everyone.

Station Features and Design

Upper Thomson station has an "island platform" design. This means the train tracks are on both sides of a single platform. Passengers can wait in the middle for their train. Being underground helps save space in the city.

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