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Northeast Line / Downtown Line

Little India MRT Station

Little India MRT (NE7/DT12) is an interchange station linking the North East Line and Downtown Line in Singapore’s Little India precinct. It is well placed for cultural streets, shopping, food, and heritage stops such as Tekka Centre, Mustafa Centre, and Little India Arcade.

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Transport context

Rail network access

Source-backed Little India 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: Northeast Line / Downtown Line
Station codes: NE7 / DT12
Interchange: Yes
Approximate map point: 1.3064, 103.8493

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

Little India MRT is an interchange station on the North East Line and Downtown Line, carrying the station codes NE7 and DT12. It sits in the Little India area and serves as a key transfer point for riders moving between the two lines, with station references commonly noting both codes together.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station places riders close to food, shopping, and heritage-oriented streets. Nearby references highlight Tekka Centre, Serangoon Road, and Mustafa Centre, while the surrounding area is known for textiles, spices, and local eateries. That mix makes the station practical for everyday errands as well as casual exploring on foot.

Commute and access

Little India MRT offers straightforward cross-line commuting because it links the Northeast Line and Downtown Line in one station. Public travel guides also point to direct MRT journeys from Chinatown to Little India on the Downtown Line, showing its value as a convenient through-station for trips across central Singapore.

Nearby context

The surrounding precinct is one of Singapore’s best-known cultural districts, with easy walking access to spots such as Little India Arcade, Tan Teng Niah, and the retail corridor around Serangoon Road. Guidance for visitors also notes that the station is a practical base for reaching nearby heritage streets and compact neighborhood attractions.