Geylang Bahru MRT station
DT24 Geylang Bahru 芽笼峇鲁 கேலாங் பாரு Geylang Bahru | |||||||||||
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 Exit B of Geylang Bahru station | |||||||||||
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541 Kallang Bahru Singapore 339355 | ||||||||||
| 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 | DT24 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 21 October 2017 | ||||||||||
| Previous names | Kallang Bahru | ||||||||||
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Geylang Bahru MRT station (DT24) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line in Kallang, Singapore.
The station is located under Kallang Bahru, at the junction with Geylang Bahru, hence its name. Nearby developments are largely residential. The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and Kallang MRT station are located near to this station.
Design and artwork
The station's internal area features a design resembling a leaf. Artworks portraying objects from day-to-day activities are also placed all over the station, and are part of an installation called Constructed Memories, by Marianne Yang.[1]
History
Geylang Bahru MRT station was formerly known as Kallang Bahru MRT station until August 2011. This change in name avoids possible confusion between this station and Kallang station, especially with the two stations located so close to each other.
In 4 May 2003, part of the Aljunied Road entrance to the PIE and the Kallang Bahru entrance to the PIE was closed. Services 26, 61 and 107 were then diverted via Geylang Bahru, Bendemeer Road, Whampoa East and Serangoon Road. The closed part of Kallang Bahru was used for the construction of Downtown Line since May 2011.
Construction tender had been awarded in June 2011 but due to unforeseen circumstances, this had to be delayed to October 2011 due to sewerage works. Road realignment started on 28 January 2012.
The station opened on 21 October 2017, as announced by the Land Transport Authority on 31 May 2017.[2]
Facilities in the vicinity
The station is located near to Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, Kallang Basin Industrial Estate, Kallang station and Lorong 1 Geylang Bus Terminal.
References
- ↑ Jamar, Ariffin (25 September 2017). "A sneak peek at Downtown Line 3's stations". The Straits Times. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ↑ "Factsheet: Downtown Line 3 to Open on 21 October 2017 | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
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