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This article is about the train station in Singapore. For the similarly named station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, see Kentonmen MRT station.

Cantonment
 CC31 
广东民
கெண்டொன்மன்
Construction site of Cantonment station in August 2022
General information
Location100 Everton Road, Singapore 089395[1]
Coordinates01°16′22″N 103°50′12″E / 1.27278°N 103.83667°E / 1.27278; 103.83667
SystemFuture Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station
Owned byLand Transport Authority
Operated bySMRT Trains
Line
  Circle Line
Platforms2 (1 island platform)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus, Taxi
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Platform levels1
ParkingYes
Cycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeCTM
History
Opening12 July 2026; 13 days' time (2026-07-12)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesOld Railway Station, Spottiswoode Park[2]
Services
Preceding station Mass Rapid Transit Following station
Keppel
Clockwise
 Circle Line
Future service
 Prince Edward Road
Anticlockwise
Keppel
towards Dhoby Ghaut
 Prince Edward Road
Terminus
Location
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Cantonment
Cantonment station in Singapore

Cantonment MRT station is a future underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Circle Line (CCL), situated in Bukit Merah planning area, Singapore, along Everton Road near the junction of Spottiswoode Park Road. This station is part of Stage 6 of the Circle Line, which will "close the circle" between the HarbourFront and Marina Bay stations.

The station is built underneath, and will be integrated with, the historic Tanjong Pagar railway station, which ceased operations on 1 July 2011.[3] Cantonment station will provide MRT access to the future Greater Southern Waterfront development. The station was to be opened in 2025 along with the other CCL6 stations, but was delayed to 2026 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

History

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The Tanjong Pagar railway station will be integrated into the MRT station.

The station was first announced on 29 October 2015 as part of the Stage 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6).[5] Contract 883 for the construction of Cantonment station was awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) at a sum of S$205 million (US$148.45 million) in November 2017. Construction began that year, with expected completion in 2026.[6][7][8]

Between 15 May and 18 June 2017, and between 10 November and 10 December 2017, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) had invited the public to suggest and vote on the names of the CCL6 stations. The station kept its working name of Cantonment as its finalised name, among other names such as "Old Railway Station" and "Spottiswoode Park"[8][2]. The name "Cantonment" comes from the nearby Cantonment Road, which is approximately 400 metres (1,300 ft) east of the station itself.[1]

In November 2017, the old train platform canopy structures were relocated to facilitate construction works of the station to a restoration yard nearby.[9] In March 2018, the LTA had temporarily dismantled part of the platforms in Tanjong Pagar railway station to make way for the construction of Cantonment MRT station and is working with a heritage consultant and members of the heritage community on possible solutions for the affected platforms.[5][8][10][11] In September 2020, the Sun Wu TBM managed to tunnel underneath the old Tanjong Pagar Railway station building.[12]

Tunnelling works for the CCL6 were completed on 12 January 2022, with a final tunnel breakthrough from Prince Edward Road station into this station.[13] The tunnels between this station and the adjacent Prince Edward Road station were constructed only 6.7 metres (22 ft) below the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. Prior to the tunnelling works, an extensive survey was conducted to ensure that the tunnels do not cross through the building's foundations. Structures were erected to protect the railway station's facade and interior, and monitoring instruments were installed to watch out for any building settlement.[14] To construct the tunnels to Keppel station, the Keppel viaduct had to be closely monitored while underpinning the viaduct with new micro piles. Three bored piles were removed for the tunnelling works.[15] The platform canopy shelters were restored to their original places via self-propelled modular transporters that were typically used to lift heavy loads at construction sites in March 2024. Previously cut during the dismantlement, they were stitched together with new steel reinforcement bars embedded in concrete.[9][16]

On 14 May 2026, Lasalle College of the Arts hosted their 2026 graduation fashion show, known as "The LASALLE Show", at Cantonment station on 14 May 2026. This year’s theme was "DE:CENTERING"[17][18] The Acting Transport minister Jeffrey Siow was present as the Guest of Honour, where he subsequently announced towards the end of the event that the station will open on 12 July 2026, with a preview on 4 July.[19][20][21]

Station details

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Location

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Cantonment station is located between Keppel and Prince Edward Road stations on the CCL with the station code of CC31[8]. It is located in the Everton, Spottiswoode Park and Cantonment districts of Bukit Merah. Apart from the Tanjong Pagar railway station, the station also serves the Tanjong Pagar Distripark, where the Singapore Art Museum is currently located.[22]

Design

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Cantonment station is 162 metres (531 ft) by 50 metres (160 ft) by 27 metres (89 ft) with three levels,[23][24] and features design elements that pays homage to the former Tanjong Pagar railway station.

At the platform level, the station has a three-storey high platform with a curved ceiling and 24 stained glass murals, on the wall above the tracks, that are based on the railway station. Each mural is made from two separate panels before being joined together and fitted on the platforms’ walls.[25] On one end of the staton platform, there is a large analogue clock with two circles featuring the CCL and interchange stations shown.[22][26]

The concourse also has other elements inspired by the railway station, such as the green walls and roof that were based on the railway station's green-roofed structure. The Art-in-Transit work, "A Journey Between" by Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por, is also found at the concourse, and is 75 metres (246 ft) long.[22][26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cantonment MRT station". OneMap. Singapore Land Authority. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Vote for Names of Circle Line 6 Stations". LTA. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Closing the loop on Circle Line in 2025 with 3 new stations: Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward, Transport News & Top Stories". The Straits Times. 20 September 2019. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Speech by Minister For Transport Mr Ong Ye Kung at MOT Committee of Supply Debate 2021 on A Tale of Three Connections". www.mot.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  5. ^ a b "News Room – News Releases – Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA – Circle Line 6 – Becoming A Full Circle". LTA. 29 October 2015. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Circle Line's Cantonment MRT station contract goes to China State Construction for $205m, Transport News & Top Stories". The Straits Times. 20 September 2019. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  7. ^ "News Room – News Releases – LTA Awards Final Construction Contract for Circle Line 6". LTA. 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d "Upcoming Projects – Rail Expansion – Circle Line 6". LTA. 12 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  9. ^ a b "News Room – News Releases – Factsheet: Circle Line 6 Construction to go into Full Swing". LTA. 29 March 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  10. ^ "With final 3 stations, Circle Line will come 'full circle' by 2025". CNA. 29 October 2015. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Work to preserve Tanjong Pagar Railway Station on track". The Straits Times. 30 March 2018. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  12. ^ "【Singapore News】The "Sun Wu" TBM of C885 Project of CRTG has successfully undercrossed 100-year-old historical and heritage building". China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. 18 March 2020. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  13. ^ Tan, Christopher (12 January 2022). "Tunnelling works for Circle Line MRT extension completed". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  14. ^ "Circle Line 6 tunnelling works complete, 3 new stations set to open in 2026". CNA. 12 January 2022. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Factsheet: Completion of Circle Line 6 Tunnelling Works". LTA. 12 January 2022. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  16. ^ Gene, Ng Keng (12 March 2024). "Platform shelters of former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station brought back after 6 years in storage". The Straits Times. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Media release: LASALLE College of the Arts presents a new generation of fashion designers foregrounding Asian culture and lived realities - LASALLE". Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  18. ^ LASALLE students hold graduation show at new Cantonment MRT station. Channel NewsAsia. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026 – via www.youtube.com.
  19. ^ Hamzah, Aqil (14 May 2026). "Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward Road MRT stations on Circle Line to open on July 12". The Straits Times. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  20. ^ "3 new Circle Line MRT stations to open on Jul 12, completing its loop". CNA. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  21. ^ "LTA | Circle Line Stage 6 to Open for Public Preview on 4 July 2026". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  22. ^ a b c "Blending form and function: A first look at 3 new MRT stations that will close the Circle Line loop". CNA. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  23. ^ "LTA awards final construction contract for Singapore CCL 6". Home Page. 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  24. ^ C883 Cantonment Station (Infographic poster at CCL6 Project Information Centre). Singapore: Land Transport Authority (LTA). 2020.
  25. ^ 🏙️ From heritage influences to modern commuter spaces,. Retrieved 16 June 2026 – via www.youtube.com.
  26. ^ a b "New Circle Line MRT stations: A first look". The Straits Times. 10 June 2026. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
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