Platform levels 3 Previous names Woodlands Central Platforms Island Connections Bus, Taxicab | Disabled access Yes Level 3 Station code NS9 TE2 | |
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Location 30 Woodlands Avenue 2
Singapore 738343 Operated by SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) Structure type Elevated (North South Line)
Underground (Thomson-East Coast Line) Opened 10 February 1996 (North South Line)
2019 (Thomson-East Coast Line) Address 30 Woodlands Avenue, Singapore 738343 Tracks 2 (North South Line); 3 (Thomson-East Coast Line) Similar Admiralty MRT Station, Marsiling MRT Station, Kranji MRT Station, Causeway Point, Sembawang MRT Station | ||
Train breakdown at woodlands mrt station on july 7 2015
Woodlands MRT Station (NS9/TE2) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the North South Line in Woodlands, Singapore. It is integrated with the Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange located beneath the station.
Contents
- Train breakdown at woodlands mrt station on july 7 2015
- History
- Artwork
- High volume low speed HVLS fans
- Exits
- References
In 2019, the station will become an interchange with the Thomson-East Coast Line.
History
The government came up with a proposal to build the North South Line Woodlands Extension in 1990 with the aim of extending the existing North-South Line, thus connecting Choa Chu Kang in the northwest to Yishun in the North. Woodlands was one of four stations in the initial proposal which was later expanded to six. Construction commenced in 1991 and the station was opened on 10 February 1996 along with the other five stations on the Woodlands Extension.
Following numerous incidents of commuters falling on the tracks and unauthorized intrusions, the Land Transport Authority made the decision in 2008 to install half-height platform screen doors for all above-ground stations in phases. Installation began from 17 September 2011 and began operation from 30 November 2011.
On 4 November 2013, it is the first MRT station to be awarded with the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark (Gold) and tenants of Woodlands Xchange have become the first shop owners in Singapore to be certified with the Project: Eco-Shop label.
Artwork
A 15 metres (49 ft) high sculpture called Faces II weighing 4,000 kilograms (8,800 lb), designed by Singaporean artist Min Chen, was on display at the station.
High volume, low speed (HVLS) fans
Station installed with Rite Hite Revolution High Volume, Low Speed (HVLS) fans and commenced operations on 6 November 2012.