BP3 Keat Hong 吉丰 | கியட் ஹோங் |
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Address | 30 Choa Chu Kang Way, Singapore 688266 |
Line Served | Bukit Panjang LRT |
Operator | SMRT Trains |
Structure | Elevated |
Platform | Side |
Opened on | 6 Nov 1999 |
Keat Hong LRT Station (BP3) is a light rail station along the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT). Located within the Choa Chu Kang estate, the station is overground and located at the junction of Choa Chu Kang Way and Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1.
Taking its name from a former army camp in the vicinity (Keat Hong Camp), the station largely serves residential estates in the vicinity.
First / Last Train Timings
Bukit Panjang LRT – (BP3) Keat Hong |
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Destination | First Train | Last Train | ||
Weekdays | Saturdays | Sun & Public Holidays | Daily | |
BP1 Choa Chu Kang | 5:09am | 5:09am | 5:28am | 11:34pm |
Service A via BP13 Senja | 5:16am | 5:16am | 5:35am | – |
Service B via BP7 Petir | – | – | – | 11:33pm |
Notes:
As part of the Bukit Panjang LRT Overhaul;
- Early Closure for Bukit Panjang LRT services at 10:30pm will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (except Public Holidays) from 14 Nov 2024 to 31 Oct 2025.
- On Weekdays (except Public Holidays), Service A (via Senja) operates during peak hours (Start of Service – 9.00am & 5.00pm – 8.00pm) from 1 December 2019. It resumed full day operations on Weekends & Public Holidays from 28 September 2024.
- Operating hours for Bukit Panjang LRT are revised to close earlier daily to facilitate maintenance works from 13 January 2019.
Station Layout
L2 | BPLRT Platform 1 | Services A & B towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang |
BPLRT Platform 2 | Service A towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang via BP13 Senja Service B towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang via BP7 Petir |
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L1 | Concourse | Street level | Faregates, Ticketing Service Kiosk, Retail Shop |
Platforms
Bukit Panjang LRT (L2):
Platform 2: Service A towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang via BP4 Teck Whye and BP13 Senja (→) Service B towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang via BP4 Teck Whye and BP7 Petir (→) |
Platform 1: Services A & B towards BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang via BP2 South View (←) |
The Bukit Panjang LRT station is overground with two side platforms, used for trains travelling in either direction.
Services A and B operate out of Keat Hong station. From Platform 2, both services run till Bukit Panjang, thereafter Service A plies the clockwise route (via BP13 Senja), while Service B plies the counter-clockwise route (via BP7 Petir), before returning to Bukit Panjang and back to Choa Chu Kang. Platform 1 serves both Services A and B heading back to Choa Chu Kang.
Concourse
The station concourse feature faregates for automatic fare collection and provides access between paid and unpaid areas of the station, with at least one bidirectional wide-swinging gate for the benefit of passengers-in-wheelchairs and those carrying bulky items or travelling with prams.
Station Amenities
- Retail Shop at Concourse
- Top Up Kiosk
Exits
Keat Hong LRT station has a single exit at street level. Barrier-free accessibility is offered via wheelchair ramps.
Exit | Location | Nearby |
A | Choa Chu Kang Way | AlKhair Mosque, Choa Chu Kang Combined Temple, Choa Chu Kang Community Centre, Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic, Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple – NKF Dialysis Centre |
Transport Connections
Keat Hong station connects to two bus stops in the vicinity.
Bus Stop | Exit | Bus Routes |
44441 – Choa Chu Kang Way (Blk 239) | A | 67, 188, 188e, 974, 974A, 976, 982E |
44449 – Choa Chu Kang Way (Palm Gdns) | A | 67, 188, 974, 974A, 976, 982E |
LRT Bus Bridging Service
In the event of a LRT service disruption affecting Keat Hong station, LRT Bridging Buses may be activated to ply affected stretches of the Bukit Panjang LRT. In which case, the buses can be boarded from the following locations:
Towards | Pick up point | Exit |
Bukit Panjang LRT (LRT Bridging Bus) |
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Bukit Panjang Loop LRT Bridging A (via BP13 Senja) LRT Bridging B (via BP7 Petir) |
Along Choa Chu Kang Way (Eastbound), outside Keat Hong Station | A |
BP1NS4 Choa Chu Kang LRT Bridging A / LRT Bridging B |
Along Choa Chu Kang Way (Westbound), opposite Keat Hong Station | A |
Bridging buses will stop roadside near Keat Hong Station along Choa Chu Kang Way and not at nearby bus stops.
In addition, passengers can board free regular bus services at Bus Stops 44441 & 44449 when activated.
Construction Trivia
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Gallery
Gallery (Platform edge barriers):
External Links & References
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