Serangoon MRT Station, Singapore
Serangoon MRT Station (GPS: 1.34943, 103.87368; NE12/CC13) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit interchange station in Singapore, serving both the North-East Line (NEL) and the Circle Line (CCL). It sits beneath the Nex shopping complex and above the Serangoon Bus Interchange at the heart of the Serangoon town-centre. This station is a key interchange hub linking residential, commercial and transport activity in the north-east of Singapore.
Quick Facts
- Station codes: NE12 (North-East Line) & CC13 (Circle Line)
- Lines: North-East Line & Circle Line
- Planning area: Serangoon Planning Area 1
- Postal district: District 19 1
- Operational dates: 20 June 2003 (NEL) 1; 28 May 2009 (CCL) 1
- Adjacent stations: On NEL: NE11 Woodleigh (towards Punggol) and NE13 Kovan (towards HarbourFront) 3; On CCL: CC12 Bartley (towards HarbourFront) and CC14 Lorong Chuan (towards Dhoby Ghaut) 3
- Nearby bus interchange: Yes — Serangoon Bus Interchange integrated with station 3
- Nearby amenities: Nex shopping mall, Serangoon Town Centre, many dining and retail outlets 1
- Fun fact: Station features three distinct public artworks as part of the Art-in-Transit programme and is one of the busiest transfer hubs between two MRT lines in Singapore. 3
Location
The station is located at 600 Upper Serangoon Road / 21 Serangoon Central, Singapore. 3 It lies within the Serangoon Planning Area in Singapore’s North-East Region and falls under Postal District 19, covering a dense residential estate and town-centre environment. 1
Operational History
The North-East Line portion of Serangoon MRT Station opened on 20 June 2003, as part of the initial NEL rollout. 1 Later, under the Circle Line expansion, the CCL platforms opened on 28 May 2009, converting the station into a full interchange. 1
Lines & Connections
Serangoon MRT Station serves two lines: the North-East Line (station code NE12) and the Circle Line (station code CC13). 3
On the North-East Line the adjacent stations are NE11 Woodleigh (towards Punggol) and NE13 Kovan (towards HarbourFront). 3 On the Circle Line the adjacent stations are CC12 Bartley (towards HarbourFront) and CC14 Lorong Chuan (towards Dhoby Ghaut). 3
Public Transport & Neighbourhood Amenities
This station is directly integrated with the Serangoon Bus Interchange, enabling seamless transfers between bus and MRT. 3 Numerous bus stops surround the station, serving both local estate routes and longer-distance services. 3
A major draw is the Nex shopping mall located directly above the station, offering retail, dining, cinema and direct access to the MRT. The wider Serangoon Town Centre area around the station features a mix of residential blocks, community amenities, and vibrant eating spots — making the station a focal point of the neighbourhood. 1
Fun Fact
The station showcases three different public artworks: “Memories of Childhood” by Eng Joo Heng on the NEL side, “View of Life” by Sarkasi Said on the CCL concourse, and “Matrix” seating pieces on the CCL platforms. 3
Also, the station has one of the deeper platform stacks in the system — the Circle Line platforms are built beneath the North-East Line platforms — making it a compact but functionally complex interchange hub. 3
Summary
By virtue of its dual-line interchange status, central position in a lively town centre and strong transport links via MRT and bus, strong Serangoon MRT Station is more than just a transit stop — it is the heart of one of Singapore’s dynamic residential and retail precincts. Whether you’re transferring between lines, heading to shopping at Nex or exploring the Serangoon neighbourhood, the station provides both convenience and character.
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References
- Wikipedia - Serangoon MRT Station
- Land Transport Guru - Serangoon Station
- Singapore MRT Lines Wiki - Serangoon MRT Station
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