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Northeast Line / Downtown Line

Little India MRT Station

Little India MRT is an interchange station on the North East Line and Downtown Line, with station codes NE7 and DT12. It is a key access point for the Little India area, combining rail interchange convenience with nearby cultural, shopping, and food destinations.

NE7 NELDT12 DTL

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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 serving the North East Line and Downtown Line, with the codes NE7 and DT12. It sits in the Little India area and is positioned as a major rail gateway for the neighbourhood rather than a terminal station. The station’s interchange role makes it useful for cross-line transfers and for reaching nearby destinations on foot.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station supports access to a dense mix of everyday amenities and local attractions in Little India. Nearby places highlighted in public guides include Mustafa Centre for round-the-clock shopping, the Indian Heritage Centre, and Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, reflecting the area’s food, retail, and cultural character. The neighbourhood is known for lively street-level activity and practical convenience for errands, dining, and sightseeing.

Commute and access

Public guidance identifies a walk from Little India MRT (NE7) to Mustafa Centre as about 10 minutes via Buffalo Road, while other nearby MRT options around the district include Farrer Park and Jalan Besar for specific destinations. For general station access, SBS Transit lists bus stops at the station, with taxi stand and lifts at the station level, supporting last-mile travel and barrier-free movement.

Nearby context

Little India MRT serves a neighbourhood with a strong heritage identity and active street life. Nearby public-interest anchors include the Indian Heritage Centre, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, and the broader Little India historic streetscape, which is recognised for its shop-house character and cultural activity. The station is therefore useful both for daily errands and for visiting the area’s heritage and visitor-oriented destinations.