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Downtown Line

Jalan Besar MRT Station

Jalan Besar MRT (DT22) is a Downtown Line station with barrier-free access, lifts at both exits, and public toilets on the concourse level. It has Exit A toward Sim Lim Tower and nearby civic/religious institutions, and Exit B toward Jalan Besar and Block 633, with a bus stop at Exit A and taxi stand at Exit B.

DT22 DTL

Reviewed station information

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Transport context

Rail network access

Source-backed Jalan Besar MRT Station identity for orientation and neighbourhood research. This block does not describe live service status, fares, train timings, or government endorsement.

Station identity, lines, codes, and interchange state come from the Homejourney shared MRT registry. The approximate map point is MRTStations-owned local presentation data; LTA/DataMall station-name and type fields are used only for reconciliation.

Lines: Downtown Line
Station codes: DT22
Interchange: No
Approximate map point: 1.3055, 103.8552

Reference: LTA DataMall TrainStation_Mar2026.zip; checked 2026-07-12. Dataset page and Singapore Open Data Licence. Data attribution does not imply LTA or Singapore government endorsement of MRTStations.com.

Station facts

Jalan Besar MRT is DT22 on the Downtown Line and is not an interchange station. Station facilities listed by the operator include lifts at Exits A and B, a lift from concourse to platform level, and public toilets on the concourse level. A station leasing plan also shows Exit A and Exit B linkway/public-area access at basement 1.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station is set up for convenient local access, with a bus stop at Exit A and a taxi stand at Exit B. Operator station information also places Exit A near Albert Complex, Sim Lim Square, Sim Lim Tower, Queen Street Bus Terminal, and several educational and religious landmarks, while Exit B serves the Jalan Besar side and nearby community institutions. That makes the station practical for errands, worship, and everyday neighborhood trips.

Commute and access

Exit A is the main access point for the bus stop listed as 07529, Jln Besar Stn Exit A, which supports feeder-style onward travel from the station. The operator also identifies lifts at both exits and a lift to the platform, which is useful for prams, luggage, and mobility-impaired यात्रellers. Exit signage in the station plan shows Exit A toward Sim Lim Tower and Exit B toward Jalan Besar and Block 633.

Nearby context

Jalan Besar MRT serves a dense inner-city pocket with a mix of retail, worship, and civic landmarks around the station. Operator exit listings place Albert Complex, Sim Lim Square, Sim Lim Tower, Queen Street Bus Terminal, Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Masjid Abdul Gafoor, and Church of the True Light within the immediate station area. The station therefore functions as a convenient base for electronics shopping, daily services, and short walks to established community amenities.