Fort Canning MRT station
DT20 Fort Canning 福康宁 ஃபோர்ட் கெனிங் Fort Canning | |||||||||||
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 Bukit Panjang bound platform of Fort Canning station | |||||||||||
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170 River Valley Road Singapore 179038 | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 1°17′30.84″N 103°50′42.72″E / 1.2919000°N 103.8452000°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SBS Transit DTL | ||||||||||
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| Platforms | Island | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Underground | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 3 | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Station code | DT20 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 21 October 2017 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | River Valley | ||||||||||
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Fort Canning MRT station (DT20) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line, located on the boundary of Museum and Singapore River planning areas, Singapore.
Located at the foot of Fort Canning on the northern bank of the Singapore River, this station is in close proximity to Liang Court, UE Square and Clarke Quay.
Architecture
The station's design features many green motifs, giving it a natural feel, reflecting the adjacent Fort Canning Park. It also has patterns etched into its walls that are reminiscent of the former National Theatre that once stood near the station site.[1]
History
There were several names used for the station. These are Fort Canning and Liang Court. In the end, Fort Canning was chosen.
Several engineering feats were achieved with the construction of the Fort Canning station, including the diversion of part of the Singapore River. The tunnel linking the Fort Canning and Bencoolen stations is also just one metre above the North East Line, the closest two lines have ever run in Singapore. In 2016, it was recognised by the Institution of Engineers Singapore as one of the top 50 engineering achievements here since 1965.[2]
The station opened on 21 October 2017, as part of the third stage of the line to Expo.[3]
References
- ↑ Jamar, Ariffin (25 September 2017). "A sneak peek at Downtown Line 3's stations". The Straits Times. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ↑ "Downtown Line Stage 3 to be opened". The Straits Times. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Factsheet: Downtown Line 3 to Open on 21 October 2017 | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
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Coordinates: 1°17′31″N 103°50′43″E / 1.2919°N 103.8452°E