Sam Kee LRT Station
| PW1 Sam Kee |
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| Languages | 三记 | ஸம் கீ |
| Lines | Punggol LRT |
| Operators | SBS Transit |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | Island |
| Opened | 29 Feb 2016 |
Sam Kee LRT Station (PW1) is a light rail station along the Punggol LRT (PGLRT)’s West Loop. Located within the Punggol New Town, the station is overground and built along Sentul Crescent.
The station takes its name from a former village in the area, and serves SAFRA Punggol.
First / Last Train Timings
| Punggol LRT – PW1 Sam Kee | |||
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| Destination | First Train | Last Train | |
| Weekdays & Sat |
Sun & Public Holidays |
Daily | |
| Platform 1 (West Loop Outer to Punggol) |
~3:00pm | ~3:00pm | 12:40am |
| Platform 2 (West Loop Inner via Soo Teck) |
5.22am | 5.42am | ~3:00pm |
Station Layout
| L3 | PGLRT Platform 1 | West Loop Outer to NE17 PTC Punggol |
| PGLRT Platform 2 | West Loop Inner to NE17 PTC Punggol | |
| L1 | Concourse | Street Level | Faregates, Ticketing machines, Station exits, Bus stops |
Platforms
Punggol LRT (L3):
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| Platform 1: Punggol LRT (West Loop Outer) towards NE17 PTC Punggol (→) Platform 2: Punggol LRT (West Loop Inner) towards NE17 PTC Punggol via PW2 Teck Lee (←) |
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Sam Kee station is overground with an island platform serving LRT services in both directions of the West Loop. Inner and Outer loop services run counter-clockwise and clockwise around the loop respectively.
Passenger Information Systems, which are LED displays located at each platform, display the route of the next train and scrolls through messages, while an analog clock gives the time. Tactile flooring helps to guide the visually-handicapped from the platform to the station exits. A staircase and lift connect the platforms to the ticket concourse on the ground floor.
Concourse
The station concourse at ground level features faregates for automatic fare collection and provides access between paid and unpaid areas of the station, with a bidirectional wide-swinging gate for the benefit of passengers-in-wheelchairs and those carrying bulky items or travelling with prams.
A General Ticketing Machine at the concourse allow commuters to purchase tickets for single or multiple journeys, and perform contactless card transactions. It serves both paid and unpaid areas, with a swing gate that allows either side to access the machine at any one time. An additional Top Up Machine in the unpaid areas allows for contactless card transactions only. Since the station is not staffed, an intercom system near the faregates allows commuters to speak with PGLRT Operations Control Centre for assistance.
Sam Kee station is the only station on the Punggol LRT network to not be built on a road median. As a result, it features an interior different from other LRT stations.
Exits
Sam Kee LRT station has two exits side by side at ground level. Barrier-free accessibility is offered via ramps.
| Exit | Disabled access | Location | Nearby |
| A | Yes | Sentul Crescent | SAFRA Clubhouse (Punggol), Punggol Waterway |
| B |
Station Amenities
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Safety Features
- Emergency Train Stop buttons at station platforms, when activated, will prevent approaching trains from entering the station, and any train already stopped at the platform will be prevented from moving off.
- Emergency telephones at station platforms and the intercom system inside the lifts enable communication with PGLRT Operations Control Centre
- Fire Extinguishers in various locations
Transport Connections
Sam Kee station connects to two bus stops in the vicinity. Bus stops near LRT stations are not numbered.
| Bus stop | Exit | Bus Routes |
| 65489 – Sentul Cres (Aft Punggol Dr) | A / B | 382W |
| 65481 – Sentul Cres (Bef Punggol Dr) | A / B | 382G |
Road
Pick-up/drop-off points are located next to station exits:
| Exit | Road | Provisions |
| A / B | Station Driveway | Pick-up/drop-off point |
Rail Bridging Services
In the event of a LRT service disruption affecting Sam Kee station, rail bridging services may be activated to ply affected stretches of the Punggol LRT. In which case, the buses can be boarded from the following bus stops:
| Towards | Bus stop | Exit | |
| Punggol LRT | |||
| West Loop Outer | Along Sentul Crescent | A / B | |
There are no bridging services for West Loop Inner. Free regular bus services may be offered at bus stops connected to LRT stations.
Passenger Usage Patterns
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History
Sam Kee station opened on 29 February 2016. The station remained closed ever since train services along the Punggol LRT West Loop first began on 29 June 2014, owing to limited developments in the area, and was opened to serve SAFRA Clubhouse (Punggol).
Future Developments
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Major Incidents
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Gallery
External Links & References
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