The Downtown line is the newest line and longest underground on the Singapore driverless MRT line and runs from Bukit Panjang in the west to Expo in the east. The bar is 42 kilometres long and has 34 stations, making it the longest fully underground line in Singapore.
The first phase of the Downtown line opened on 22 December 2013, with 12 stations from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown. The second phase, which opened on 27 December 2015, added another 12 stations from Bayfront to Expo.
The Downtown line is expected to relieve congestion on the North-South and East-West lines and provide better connectivity to the new developments in the Marina Bay area.
Some key attractions along the Downtown line include Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Chinatown.
With its convenient location and easy accessibility, the Downtown line is sure to be a popular choice for tourists and locals alike. So if you’re looking for a place to stay in Singapore, check out the hotels along the Downtown line!
With its convenient location and easy accessibility, the Downtown line is sure to be a popular choice for tourists and locals alike.
Interchange stations
Interchange station to the North-South line Newton MRT station, East west line Bugis MRT station, Circle line Promenade Station and North East line Chinatown station. The downtown line is the only line with access to all the different MRT lines in Singapore nearby.
If you are in town as a tourist, you will be happy to take the downtown line as the name suggest. It connects you to the entire shopping area in the city, and the stations are all within walking distance. Those who are going to conventions, for work or due to interest can alight at the Expo station where most of the ways are held, and it is just a 3 minutes walk to the convention halls.
There are many F&B outlets along the way if you are looking for food.
The Downtown line is expected to relieve congestion on the North-South and East-West lines and provide better connectivity to the new developments in the Marina Bay area.
Notable stations and activities you can look forward to.
Expo MRT station is also connected to the East-west line, where you can take the train to the airport directly, the Jewel at the airport is one of the main attractions, and the fountain is one of the giant indoor fountains in the world tourist and local alike can take great pictures there.
Image of Expo convention centre.
Bugis station is hailed as a shopping paradise. Two malls are situated within 200M of one another, Bugis junction and Bugis plus. There’s a complex of small retail shops called Bugis street where you can get souvenirs, apparel, and accessories for fashion. A must-place for teenagers or someone who is looking to bring back memorabilia.