Woodlands South MRT station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
 TE3 Woodlands South 兀兰南 உட்லண்ட்ஸ் சவுத் Woodlands South |
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| Location | 30 Woodlands Drive 17 Singapore 737741 |
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| Owned by | Land Transport Authority | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SMRT Trains Ltd (SMRT Corporation) | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | TE3 | ||||||||||
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| Opening | 31 January 2020 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
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Woodlands South MRT station (TE3) is a train station in Woodlands, Singapore. It is part of Singapore's MRT system. This station is on the Thomson–East Coast line.
The station is located underground. It is right below Christ Church Secondary School. It is also very close to Singapore Sports School.
The train tracks between Woodlands South and Springleaf station are the longest on the Thomson–East Coast line. Woodlands South station opened on January 31, 2020. For a while, it was the last stop (terminus) on the line. Later, when more parts of the line opened, Caldecott became the new terminus.
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History of Woodlands South Station
How the Station Was Planned
The idea for this station was first shared on August 29, 2012. This announcement was made by the Transport Minister at that time, Lui Tuck Yew.
Building the Station
The company Woh Hup Private Limited was chosen to build the station. They won the contract on August 23, 2013. Building the station cost about S$144 million. Construction work for the station began in early 2014.
When the Station Opened
The station was originally planned to open by the end of 2019. It was part of the first stage of the Thomson–East Coast line. However, the opening date was later changed. The station officially opened on January 31, 2020.
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Faregates at the concourse level.
