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East West Line

Tiong Bahru MRT Station

Tiong Bahru MRT is station EW17 on Singapore’s East West Line and serves a well-established, walkable neighbourhood. The barrier-free station is close to Tiong Bahru Plaza, the market, cafés and boutiques around Yong Siak Street, Tiong Bahru Park, and the conserved Art Deco streetscape. Its setting combines practical daily amenities with distinctive local heritage character.

EW17

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Tiong Bahru MRT neighbourhood hero image

Transport context

Rail network access

Source-backed Tiong Bahru 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
Station codes
EW17
Interchange
No
Approximate map point
1.2862, 103.8271

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

Tiong Bahru MRT is station EW17 on Singapore’s East West Line. It is a non-interchange station serving the established Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. Public locality information identifies the station as barrier-free, with lifts and tactile guidance for accessible movement.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station is positioned beside everyday retail and food amenities, including Tiong Bahru Plaza and the Tiong Bahru Market area. Nearby Yong Siak Street adds cafés, boutiques, and small businesses, while the surrounding estate is known for preserved low-rise Art Deco housing and walkable streets. These amenities support convenient errands, dining, and casual neighbourhood activities.

Commute and access

Tiong Bahru MRT provides direct East West Line access from station EW17. The station’s barrier-free facilities include lifts and tactile paths, supporting passengers with different mobility needs. Station-area guidance places Tiong Bahru Plaza and the market close to the station, while nearby bus routes and walkable local streets extend access to surrounding homes, shops, and community destinations.

Nearby context

The station sits within a distinctive heritage setting shaped by Tiong Bahru’s conserved buildings, arcaded walkways, and mature residential streets. The locality includes the Tiong Bahru Conservation Area, Tiong Bahru Park, the market, and the Yong Siak Street café cluster. This combination of conserved architecture, green space, food culture, and daily amenities gives the station area a recognisable town character.