Tanjong Katong MRT Station, Singapore

Tanjong Katong MRT Station (TE25) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit station on Singapore's Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) serving the Katong and Amber Road area in the eastern fringe of the Central Region. Convenience, design and new connectivity define this sleek new station.

Quick Facts

Location

The station is located beneath Tanjong Katong Road South, at the junction with Meyer Road and Amber Road in the Katong area, within the Marine Parade Planning Area of Singapore's Central Region. 1 The surrounding postal district is notably District 15, which covers much of the Katong, Joo Chiat and Amber Road neighbourhoods. 1

History & Operational Details

The station was first announced in August 2014 as part of the upcoming Stage 4 of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL4). 2 Initially slated for completion in 2023, its opening was delayed to 23 June 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and construction constraints. 2,3

Line & Connections

This station serves the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Its station code is TE25. 3 The immediate adjacent stations are Katong Park MRT Station (TE24) when travelling towards Woodlands North, and Marine Parade MRT Station (TE26) when travelling towards Bayshore. 3

Public Transport & Neighbourhood Amenities

While the station itself does not have a dedicated bus interchange integrated above it, there are bus stops directly outside the station along Tanjong Katong Road South (e.g., bus stops 82051 and 82059) serving bus routes such as 36, 48 and other east-coast services. 4

In terms of shopping and amenities, the station is located close to the heritage shopping district of Katong / Joo Chiat, which offers a vibrant mix of Peranakan shophouses, cafés and eateries. It is also conveniently positioned for access to the East Coast leisure belt and nearby residential developments along Amber Road and Meyer Road. 5

Condominiums in the vicinity of Tanjong Katong MRT Station

  1. Aalto

Fun Fact

A notable artistic installation at the station is the mural titled “The Waters Are Blue, Yet I Pine For You” by artist Sim Chi Yin, which references the history of the Katong coastline, the once-common turtle arrivals (katong is Javanese for leatherback turtle) and the local folk song “Di Tanjung Katong”. 6

Summary

With its modern design, convenient east-coast location and strong heritage links to the Katong area, strong Tanjong Katong MRT Station is both a practical transport hub and a local landmark for neighbourhood character. It offers enhanced connectivity for residents and visitors alike, cutting travel time to the central business district while also anchoring one of Singapore's most distinctive neighbourhoods.

Nearby Condominiums

  1. Amber Point (GPS: 1.29922, 103.8986)
  2. Amber Residences (GPS: 1.30102, 103.90066)
  3. Amber Skye (GPS: 1.29958, 103.89806)

Tanjong Katong MRT Station is on the Map of Marine Parade, Singapore

Tanjong Katong MRT Station is on the Map of Thomson-East Coast MRT Line

Tanjong Katong MRT Station is on the Map of Singapore MRT

References

  1. “Tanjong Katong - Singapore Place” (National Library Board Singapore)
  2. Land Transport Guru - Tanjong Katong Station
  3. Wikipedia - Tanjong Katong MRT Station
  4. Singapore MRT Lines Wiki - Tanjong Katong MRT Station
  5. Wikipedia - Marine Parade Planning Area
  6. Art-in-Transit description - “The Waters Are Blue, Yet I Pine For You”

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