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Tiong Bahru MRT Station

Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17) is a barrier-free East West Line station serving the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. It is a practical access point for the market, plaza, cafes, and residential blocks, with clear exits, bicycle parking, and nearby bus connections that support short local trips and daily commuting.

EW17 EWL

Reviewed station information

Station facts, commute context, amenities, sources, and freshness are checked before sitemap inclusion.

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 and Singapore Open Data Licence. Data attribution does not imply LTA or Singapore government endorsement of MRTStations.com.

Station facts

Tiong Bahru MRT is station EW17 on the East West Line and is the rail stop for the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. Homejourney’s station guide describes it as a barrier-free station with lifts, tactile guidance, bicycle parking, and clear exit signage for nearby destinations.

Amenities and lifestyle

The station supports everyday errands with barrier-free access, bicycle parking, and sheltered movement toward the local commercial strip. Homejourney notes that the exits are useful for the market, plaza, cafes, and surrounding residential blocks, making short trips on foot simple for residents and visitors.

Commute and access

Tiong Bahru MRT has direct East West Line access and is commonly paired with nearby bus services for neighbourhood travel. Source material highlights its practical role for trips to surrounding areas, with clear station exits and sheltered links improving access for commuters, seniors, and families using strollers or wheelchairs.

Nearby context

The station sits beside the Tiong Bahru town area, where heritage shophouses, food spots, and residential blocks shape a mixed-use neighbourhood character. Homejourney’s area guides place nearby destinations such as Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong Bahru Market, and Yong Siak Street within short walking distance from different exits.