East West Line / Circle Line

Paya Lebar MRT Station

Paya Lebar MRT is an East West Line and Circle Line interchange at the heart of Paya Lebar Central. The station connects a major commercial and office precinct with shopping, covered pedestrian routes and community destinations, while the surrounding Geylang Serai Cultural Belt adds Malay heritage character through places such as Wisma Geylang Serai and Joo Chiat Complex.

EW8CC9

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Transport context

Rail network access

Source-backed Paya Lebar 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: East West Line / Circle Line
Station codes: EW8 / CC9
Interchange: Yes
Approximate map point: 1.3176, 103.8927

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

Station facts

Paya Lebar MRT is an interchange station serving the East West Line and Circle Line, with codes EW8 and CC9. It forms a major transport node within Paya Lebar Central, a commercial centre planned around accessible public spaces and connections between transport facilities, developments and attractions.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station sits beside a dense mix of shopping, offices, food outlets and community destinations in Paya Lebar Central. The area includes Paya Lebar Quarter, while the wider Geylang Serai Cultural Belt includes Wisma Geylang Serai and Joo Chiat Complex. URA describes the precinct as having sheltered pedestrian malls, covered walkways and through-block links.

Commute and access

With both East West Line and Circle Line services, Paya Lebar provides direct interchange access between two major MRT corridors. Its central position in Paya Lebar Central is supported by an intended pedestrian network linking the interchange with nearby developments, public spaces and attractions. Covered routes and elevated connections are planned to improve all-weather movement through the commercial precinct.

Nearby context

Paya Lebar combines a busy commercial setting with Malay cultural and heritage character. URA identifies the area as part of the Geylang Serai Cultural Belt and highlights community gathering spaces, including the promenade and public areas around Wisma Geylang Serai and Joo Chiat Complex. The precinct is also planned as a pedestrian-friendly business and community centre outside the CBD.