Tanjong Rhu MRT Station, Singapore

Tanjong Rhu MRT Station (TE23) is an underground stop on Singapore's Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), serving the serene waterfront neighbourhood of Tanjong Rhu in the Kallang Planning Area. Strategically sited at the junction of Tanjong Rhu Road and Tanjong Rhu Place, it brings residents, joggers and event-goers closer to the Singapore Sports Hub and the East Coast lifestyle corridor. The station opened for passenger service on 23 June 2024¹, enhancing east–west connectivity across the city. Its official address is 2 Tanjong Rhu Place, Singapore 436488².

Where it is and what it serves

Set amid waterfront promenades and residential enclaves, Tanjong Rhu station sits by the Geylang River and is a short stroll from the Tanjong Rhu Footbridge, which links directly to the Singapore Sports Hub. This location makes it handy for stadium events, concerts and weekend recreation along the promenade. The immediate vicinity includes condominiums such as Pebble Bay and Casuarina Cove, as well as the Tanjong Rhu Lookout Tower and park spaces that draw runners and cyclists³. In short, expect a calm, residential feel on weekdays and buzzy footfall during major events across the bridge.

Lines, code and operations

Tanjong Rhu is on the Thomson–East Coast Line (line colour: brown), operated by SMRT Trains. It carries the station code TE23. The TEL Stage 4 section—of which this station is a part—began service on 23 June 2024 following an official opening on 21 June 2024^1,4. The TEL improves direct access between the East Coast, the Downtown Core and the northern corridor, reducing the need for bus-MRT transfers on many trips⁵.

Adjacent stations and service pattern

On the TEL, Tanjong Rhu (TE23) sits between Founders' Memorial (station code TE22A) to the west and Katong Park (TE24) to the east^3,6. Do note that Founders' Memorial station is structurally complete but will open later, in tandem with the Founders' Memorial attraction. Until then, trains pass through without stopping between Gardens by the Bay and Tanjong Rhu^6,7,8. Once TE22A is in service, it will offer a convenient alighting point for visitors heading to the Bay East Garden and the memorial.

Exits and wayfinding

The station has two street-level exits⁹:

Exit 1 — Along Tanjong Rhu Road, serving residences and the waterfront promenade on the north side.
Exit 2 — At Tanjong Rhu Place, by the Tanjong Rhu Footbridge and Lookout Tower, with the most direct pedestrian link toward the Singapore Sports Hub.

Both exits connect to barrier-free routes with lifts and escalators, and lead to clearly signed pedestrian paths in the surrounding estate⁹.

Architecture, platforms and depth

Unlike many island-platform TEL stations, Tanjong Rhu employs side platforms—two platforms flanking the tracks—within a compact, two-level box. The platforms sit about 15.3 metres below ground, with finishes in neutral greys, whites and browns for a calm, contemporary feel³. Like other TEL4 stops, the station integrates hybrid cooling fans with the air-conditioning system to improve air circulation while reducing energy use compared with traditional cooling alone¹⁰.

Engineering note

One of the interesting construction challenges in this stretch was the shallow clearance above the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) tunnelled roadway: the cut-and-cover TEL tunnel between Tanjong Rhu and Katong Park was built with a clearance reportedly as slim as 37 cm above the expressway. This demanded very meticulous planning and monitoring during construction³.

When it began operations

Passenger service at Tanjong Rhu started on 23 June 2024, as part of the opening of TEL Stage 4 (Tanjong Rhu–Bayshore). A public preview with free rides was held on 21 June 2024, before regular service commenced two days later^1,4,11. The staged expansion extended TEL beyond Gardens by the Bay, bringing seven new operational stations online across the East Coast corridor, with Founders' Memorial to follow later.

Getting around: before and after

Travelling eastbound from Tanjong Rhu, the next station is Katong Park (TE24); further down the line are Tanjong Katong (TE25) and Marine Parade (TE26), heading toward Bayshore. Travelling westbound, trains pass the yet-to-open Founders' Memorial (TE22A) and continue to Gardens by the Bay (TE22), from which the TEL runs through Marina Bay and into the city centre and northwards^6,12. For long cross-town journeys, the TEL offers convenient interchanges to lines such as the Downtown Line (at Stevens), Circle Line (at Marina Bay/Outram Park) and others along the route⁵.

Fun facts and art

The station's Art-in-Transit installation, telinga ekologi kita by artist Bani Haykal, imagines sculptural “sound mirrors”—proto-radar acoustic devices developed in the early 20th century—reinterpreted for the Tanjong Rhu setting. The work nods to historical (but unrealised) British plans to install such mirrors in Singapore, and playfully invites commuters to consider how the city hears itself^13,14.

For locals and visitors

Beyond daily commuting, the station is a convenient gateway to the waterfront. From Exit 2, a short walk across the footbridge yields sweeping skyline views from the Lookout Tower and easy access to Sports Hub venues. On event days, taking the TEL to TE23 and walking in can be faster and more pleasant than circling by road. Off-peak, it's a lovely starting point for an evening jog along the promenade³.

Practical tips

Best exit for events: Use Exit 2 for the shortest route to the Sports Hub via the footbridge⁹.
Wayfinding: Follow brown TEL line markers and TE23 code on signage to confirm you're at the correct platforms and exits⁵.
Off-peak serenity: Weekday mid-mornings and late evenings are typically quieter—great for a leisurely waterfront stroll.

Quick Facts

Station name: Tanjong Rhu MRT Station
Station code: TE23
Line: Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL)
Location: Junction of Tanjong Rhu Road & Tanjong Rhu Place; address 2 Tanjong Rhu Place, Singapore 436488
Structure: Underground; two side platforms; depth ~15.3 m
Operator: SMRT Trains
Opened: 23 June 2024 (TEL Stage 4)
Exits: 2 (Exit 1 – Tanjong Rhu Road; Exit 2 – Tanjong Rhu Place / Footbridge to Sports Hub)
Adjacent stations: Founders' Memorial (TE22A, to open with the memorial) & Katong Park (TE24)
Art-in-Transit: telinga ekologi kita by Bani Haykal

References

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

Tanjong Rhu MRT Station under construction

ZKang123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Tanjong Rhu MRT Station under construction

ZKang123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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