Novena MRT Station, Singapore

Novena MRT Station (GPS: 1.32002, 103.8438; NS20) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit station on the North–South Line (NSL) in Singapore, located beneath Novena Square at 250 Thomson Road, serving the Novena neighbourhood with access to major hospitals, shopping and transport links. With its central position and strong amenities, it blends utility and urban convenience.

Novena MRT StationNovena MRT Station (29 July 2017)

Quick Facts

Location

The station is situated at 250 Thomson Road, Singapore 307642, beneath the Novena Square and United Square commercial complex. 1

It lies within the Novena / Newton planning area in Singapore’s Central Region, and falls approximately under Postal District 11, which covers the Novena and Thomson-area neighbourhoods. 1

Operational History

Novena MRT Station was officially opened on 12 December 1987 as part of the Phase 1/early expansion of the North–South Line. 1

Originally during planning its working name was “Thomson” station, before being renamed to “Novena” in November 1982 to reflect the nearby Novena Church (Church of St. Alphonsus). 1

Line & Connections

The station serves the North–South Line (NSL). 1

The adjacent stations are NS19 Toa Payoh when travelling towards Jurong East, and NS21 Newton when travelling towards Marina South Pier. 1

Public Transport & Neighbourhood Amenities

While the station does not have a dedicated bus interchange, multiple bus stops are located immediately adjacent to the station — such as Bus Stop 50038 ‘Thomson Rd – Novena Stn’ and Bus Stop 50037 ‘Bef Novena Stn Exit B’ — offering access to numerous bus routes. 1

In terms of amenities, Novena MRT Station sits directly beneath the mixed-use developments Novena Square and Square 2. Nearby is United Square shopping mall (children & family-oriented). Moreover, major health institutions including Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital are within walking distance, making the station a significant hub for both commuters and visitors. 1

Fun Fact

The station was constructed beneath what was once a Jewish cemetery located along Thomson Road; during construction in 1984–85 the graves were cleared and reinterred in Choa Chu Kang. 1

Local folklore also holds that Novena station is one of the more “haunted” MRT stations in Singapore, owing to the cemetery clearance and its early underground construction. 1

Summary

With its legacy as one of Singapore’s earlier underground stations, its strategic placement at the heart of a busy shopping and healthcare precinct, and its strong connectivity via the North–South Line, strong Novena MRT Station is a multifaceted transit node. Whether you’re heading to a hospital appointment, shopping at Novena Square or transferring in the city, the station offers convenience and character in one of Singapore’s central neighbourhoods.

Novena MRT Station is on the Map of Singapore MRT

Nearby Condos

  1. 1 Moulmein Rise
  2. Adria

Novena MRT StationNovena MRT Station (29 July 2017)

Train at Novena MRT StationTrain at Novena MRT Station (29 July 2017)

Empty platform at Novena MRT StationEmpty platform at Novena MRT Station (29 July 2017)

References

  1. Wikipedia – Novena MRT Station
  2. Land Transport Guru – Novena Station
  3. Singapore MRT Lines Wiki – Novena MRT Station

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