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Woodlands MRT Station

Woodlands MRT (NS9/TE2) is a major interchange in Woodlands Central, linking the North South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line. It serves a transport-focused regional centre with access to daily amenities, town-centre services, and northern connectivity, making it a practical base for commuters and households in Woodlands.

NS9 NSLTE2 TEL

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Transport context

Rail network access

Source-backed Woodlands 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
North South Line / Thomson-East Coast Line
Station codes
NS9 / TE2
Interchange
Yes
Approximate map point
1.4370, 103.7865

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

Woodlands MRT is an interchange station on the North South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line, serving as NS9/TE2. It sits in Woodlands Central, where the wider regional centre is planned around a major integrated transport hub and strong rail connectivity.

The station’s role is especially important for cross-line transfers and for linking the town centre to northern Singapore mobility corridors.

Amenities and lifestyle

Woodlands MRT anchors the town centre, so daily needs are concentrated within a short walk or transfer radius. The surrounding Woodlands Central area is planned as a transport-focused node, supporting access to shops, services, and community facilities without relying on long trips elsewhere.

Its interchange function also makes it a practical starting point for routines that combine errands, dining, and rail travel.

Commute and access

As an interchange at Woodlands Central, the station is designed for straightforward line changes between the North South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line. The broader precinct is described as an integrated transport hub, making it useful for commuters who need both local north-bound travel and direct rail connections toward the city.

Its central placement also supports access by feeder buses and town-centre walking routes.

Nearby context

Woodlands MRT is embedded in a regional centre that URA identifies as a key northern gateway, with surrounding development tied to jobs, homes, and community uses. Nearby planning references also note access to Singapore and Malaysia via the Woodlands area, reinforcing the station’s role beyond a single neighbourhood stop.

This makes the station relevant for town-centre living, cross-border-oriented travel, and access to evolving northern precincts.