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| Address | 55 Sims Avenue East, Singapore 416551 |
| Line Served | Ā East West Line |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platform | Island |
| Opened | 4 Nov 1989 |
Kembangan MRT Station (EW6) is an above-groundĀ station along theĀ East West LineĀ (EWL). It sits within the KembanganĀ planning subzone, and is physically locatedĀ along Sims Avenue, at the junction with Jalan Kembangan.
The station is named after the Kembangan estate, which means expansion inĀ Malay, and servesĀ residents of the surrounding Kembangan, Siglap and Telok KurauĀ estates, mostly comprising of low-rise condominiums and private housing. It is also built over the Siglap canal, with station exits leading to the Siglap Park Connector.
First / Last Train Timings
| East West Line – (EW6) Kembangan |
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| Destination | First Train | Last Train | |
| Weekdays & Sat | Sun & Public Holidays | Daily | |
| EW1 Pasir Ris | 6:16am | 6:44am | 12:27am |
| Connecting to CG2 Changi Airport | – | – | 11:43pm |
| EW33 Tuas Link | 5:43am | 6:09am | 11:39pm |
Station Layout
| L2 | Platform A | East West Line towards EW1Ā Pasir Ris |
| PlatformĀ B | East West Line towards EW33Ā Tuas Link | |
| L1 | Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing machines, Passenger Service Centre, Retail Shops |
| Street Level | Bus stops, Taxi stand, pick-up/drop-off point, Station exits |
Platforms
East-West Line (L2):
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| Platform A: East West Line towards EW1Ā Pasir Ris via EW5Ā BedokĀ (ā) Platform B: East West Line towards EW33Ā Tuas Link via EW7 EunosĀ (ā) |
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Kembangan station has two elevatedĀ East-West LineĀ platforms in an island platform arrangement.Ā Half-height Platform screen doors are installed at the platform edge for the safety of commuters, and retrofitted High volume, low speed (HVLS)Ā fans keep passengers cool.Ā Similar to most platforms along the Eastern side of theĀ East West Line, aĀ barrel vault roof design allows for a spacious interior that is easily navigated.
Passenger Information Systems, which are plasma displayĀ screens located at each platform, display expected train arrival times and key messages. Tactile flooring helps to guide the visually-handicapped from the platform to station exits. Escalators, lifts and stairs connect the Platform level to the Ticket Concourse level below.
Concourse
The station has a ticketĀ concourse located at ground level. ItĀ features faregates for automatic fare collection and provides access between paid and unpaid areas of the station, with at least least one bidirectional wide-swinging gate for the benefit of passengers-in-wheelchairs and those carrying bulky items or travelling with prams.
General Ticketing Machines allow commuters to purchase tickets for single or multiple journeys, and along with TransitLink Add Value Machines, offer contactless card transactions. The station office functions as a Passenger Service Centre, and is staffed during operating hours, where commuters may make travel inquiries.
Toilets and retail shops are located in the unpaid areas of the ticket concourse, at ground level.
Station Amenities
- Retail shops and Public toilets at Concourse level (unpaid areas)
- ATMs and Self-service machines at Concourse level (unpaid areas)
- Bicycle racks at station exits
Exits
KembanganĀ MRT station has two exits on the north and south side of the station, both offeringĀ barrier-free accessibility for the disabled.
| Exit | Location | Nearby |
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Sims Avenue East | Sims Avenue East, Hotel 81 Changi, Kembangan Court, Kembangan Plaza, Kembangan Suites, Parkway East Hospital, The Trumps Condominium, Kassim Mosque |
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JalanĀ Kembangan | Jalan Kembangan, Astoria Park Condominium, Kampong Kembangan Community Centre, Kembangan Neighbourhood Police Post (Blk 110), Kembangan Villas, Lengkong Satu / Dua / Tiga / Empat / Lima / Enam / Tujoh, HDB Kembangan Gardens |
Transport Connections
Kembangan station connects to several bus stops in the vicinity, as well as taxi stands and passenger pick-up points.
Bus
There are two official bus stops linked to Kembangan station. Other bus stops are added to better represent bus connections.
| No. | Bus stop | Exit | Bus Routes |
| B/sĀ 1 | 83062 – Sims Ave East (Kembangan Stn) | A | 2, 7, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33, 67, 854 |
| B/sĀ 4 | 83059 – Changi Rd (Mjd Kassim) | A | 2, 7, 7A, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33, 67, 854 |
| – | 83321 – Jln Kembangan (Kembangan Stn) | B | 42 |
| – | 83329 – Jln Kembangan (Opp Kembangan Stn) | B | 42 |
Road
Taxi stands and pick-up/drop-off points are located near station exits:
| Exit | Road | Provisions |
| A | Sims Avenue East (Eastbound) | Taxi stand (I17), Pick-up/drop-off point |
Rail Bridging Services
In the event of a MRT service disruption affecting Kembangan station, rail bridging services (also called MRT breakdown shuttle buses) may be activated to ply affected stretches of the East WestĀ Line. In which case, the buses can be boarded from the following bus stops:
| Towards | Bus stop | Exit | |
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| EW1Ā Pasir Ris | B/s 1: 83062 – Sims Ave East (Kembangan Stn) | A | |
| EW33Ā Tuas Link | B/s 4: 83059 – Changi Rd (Mjd Kassim) | A | |
In addition, passengers can board free regular bus services at Bus Stops 1 & 4 when activated.
Passenger Usage Patterns
Serving residential estates aroundĀ Kembangan, the station encounters moderateĀ demand throughout the day.
Construction
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Brief History
KembanganĀ station opened on 4 November 1989 along with all other EWL stations fromĀ Bugis toĀ Tanah Merah.
Future Developments
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Major Incidents
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Gallery
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External Links & References
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From the Q4 2020 onwards, SBST bus service 135 will be extended to EW6 Kembangan MRT Station of. Originally, SBST bus service 42 serves Kembangan MRT Station of.