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Marsiling MRT station

Coordinates: 1°25′57.49″N 103°46′27.42″E / 1.4326361°N 103.7742833°E / 1.4326361; 103.7742833
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Marsiling
 NS8 


马西岭[1]
மார்சிலிங்[2]
Exterior of Marsiling MRT station
General information
Location71 Woodlands Avenue 3
Singapore 739044[3]
Coordinates1°25′57.49″N 103°46′27.42″E / 1.4326361°N 103.7742833°E / 1.4326361; 103.7742833[3]
SystemMass Rapid Transit (MRT) station
Operated bySMRT Trains Ltd (SMRT Corporation)
Line
  North–South Line
Platforms2 (1 island platform)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus, Taxi
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Platform levels1
ParkingYes (External)
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
Opened10 February 1996; 29 years ago (1996-02-10)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesWoodlands West
Passengers
June 202419,854 per day[4]
Services
Preceding station Mass Rapid Transit Following station
Kranji
towards Jurong East
 North–South Line Woodlands
towards Marina South Pier
Location
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Marsiling
Marsiling station in Singapore

Marsiling MRT station is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the North–South Line (NSL) in Woodlands, Singapore. Operated by SMRT Trains, the station serves various nearby landmarks such as Marsiling Primary and Secondary schools and Fuchun Primary and Secondary Schools.

The station was first announced as Woodlands West in February 1991, where it would be built as part of the Woodlands extension of the NSL. It was renamed to Marsiling in November. Construction for Marsiling began by July 1993 and completed in October 1994. Marsiling station opened on 10 February 1996. Half-height platform screen doors and high-volume low-speed fans were installed by August 2011 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively.

Like most stations on the Woodlands extension, an extension of the NSL to Choa Chu Kang, connecting the it has a Kampong-styled roof and a colour scheme to blend in with its surroundings. The station also has a privacy barrier as it is close to residential flats.

History

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Marsiling MRT platforms

The Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC) first oulined plans for the Woodlands MRT line in March 1988, which was envisioned to connect Yishun and Choa Chu Kang stations via Woodlands.[5][6] In February 1991, the MRTC announced that the extension, called the Woodlands extension, would start construction by the end of the year, as well as connect Yishun and Choa Chu Kang stations together through Woodlands. Six stations were planned to be built, with Woodlands West as one of them.[7][8]

Eight consultants, which consisted of joint ventures, were considered for the extension's architectural and engineering works by April,[9] with Parson Brinckerhoff along with SAA partnership and KPK Quantity Surveyors appointed as the design consultants by the MRTC in July.[10] After consulting the Housing Board, the Street Naming Committee, and local politicians in Woodlands, Woodlands West was renamed to Marsiling in November.[11][12] In December 1992, the contract for Marsiling station's construction was awarded to Hyundai Engineering and Koon Construction for S$233.1 million (1992) (US$143.1 million).[13] By July 1993, piling works for Marsiling were in progress,[14] with structural works completed in October 1994.[15] As announced in January 1996 by Communications Minister Mah Bow Tan,[16] Marsiling opened on 10 February 1996 along with other stations on the Woodlands extension.[17][18] Prior to the opening, an open house for the Woodlands extension station was held on 4 February.[19][20]

Following a rise in track intrusions as well as commuters slipping when rushing for the train, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT decided to install half-height platform screen doors (PSD), where it was expected for the works to be completed by 2012.[21] After several tests at different stations,[22] the PSDs were expected to be installed in marsiling by 2012,[23] with works starting by August 2011.[24] The works were completed in March 2012.[25] Marsiling was also installed with high-volume low-speed fans by the first quarter of 2013.[26]

Details

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Marsiling station is on the NSL with the station number of NS8, situated between Kranji and Woodlands stations.[27] When it opened, it had the station number of N17[28] before being changed to its current station number in August 2001 as a part of a system-wide campaign to cater to the expanding MRT System.[29][30] As a part of the NSL, the station is operated by SMRT Corporation.[31] Like other stations on the Woodlands extension, Marsiling is elevated.[32] The station mostly operates between 5:40 am and 12:58 am from Monday to Sundays and on public holidays.[33] Train frequencies vary from 2–5 minutes during peak hours to an average of 5 minutes for off peak hours.[34] The station is also mostly wheelchair accessible and has bicycle facilities.[35][36]

Marsiling station runs alongside Woodlands Avenue 3 and has four exits serving surrounding amenities, mainly schools such as Marsiling Primary and Secondary schools and Fuchun Primary and Secondary Schools, as well as other landmarks like the Woodlands Polyclinic and the Marsiling–Yew Tee Town Council's main office.[35][37]

Like most other stations on the Woodlands extension, Marsiling has a Kampong-styled roof and a colour scheme to blend in with its surroundings. Its platform is also bigger compared to previous stations as its electrical maintenance room was moved down to the concourse.[38] The station's bus bays are longer than bus bays at previous stations, measuring 36 metres (118 ft) long.[39] Similarly, its commercial space is larger than previous stations, with the MRTC believing that businesses would move-in due to the station's location, existing commercial space already occupied in other stations, and the expected influx of people moving to Woodlands and Sembawang.[40] Due to the station's proximity to neighbouring Housing and Development Board apartment blocks, a louvre-like privacy screen was installed along the tracks at the side of the station facing these apartment blocks for privacy, the only MRT station then to have this feature.[41][42]

References

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  1. ^ "System Map" (PDF). LTA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  2. ^ "System Map" (PDF). LTA (in Tamil). Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
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  6. ^ Lim, Soon Neo (11 March 1988). "MRT extension to Woodlands under study". The Business Times. p. 18. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  7. ^ Leong, Chan Teik (26 February 1991). "Work on Woodlands MRT line to begin later this year". The Straits Times. p. 3. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  8. ^ Elias, Rahita (26 February 1991). "Planned MRT link via Woodlands to cost $1b". The Business Times. p. 26. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  9. ^ "Eight firms picked to tender for work on Woodlands line". The Straits Times. 9 April 1991. p. 19. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  10. ^ "Design consultant for MRT extension named". The Business Times. 8 July 1991. p. 2. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  11. ^ Kwan, Chooi Tow (20 November 1991). "Station names for Woodlands line have ties to surroundings". The Straits Times. p. 3. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  12. ^ "New MRT stations named". The Business Times. 20 November 1991. p. 4. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  13. ^ "MRT awards 4 contracts worth $365m". The Straits Times. 23 December 1992. p. 39. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  14. ^ "Marsiling Station: Piling works in progress". The New Paper. 13 July 1993. p. 18. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  15. ^ "Woodlands MRT closer". The Straits Times. 4 October 1994. p. 22. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  16. ^ Leong, Chan Teik (14 January 1996). "Woodlands MRT line to open next month". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  17. ^ "Crowds came from as far as Hougang and Jurong". The Straits Times. 11 February 1996. p. 19. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  18. ^ Leong, Chan Teik (11 February 1996). "Bukit Panjang to get S'pore's first light rail train". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  19. ^ "Feb 4 open house for six new MRT stations". The Straits Times. 19 January 1996. p. 25. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  20. ^ Yeow, Pei Lin (5 February 1996). "Woodlands line 'a good option' when weather turns bad". The Straits Times. p. 26. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  21. ^ Wong, Siew Ying (26 January 2008). "Above-ground MRT stations to have platform screen doors by 2012". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  22. ^ Lim, Helen (12 November 2012). "Pasir Ris chosen to represent terminal station for safety doors". LTA (response to letter). Archived from the original on 30 November 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
  23. ^ "Installation of Half Height Platform Screen Doors Pasir Ris Station". LTA (press release). 12 August 2009. Archived from the original on 30 November 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
  24. ^ "Completion of Half Height Platform Screen Doors on East–West Line". LTA (press release). 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  25. ^ "LTA completes installing elevated MRT station screen doors early". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  26. ^ "Enhancing Connectivity and Comfort for Commuters". LTA (press release). 13 October 2011. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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  29. ^ Salim, Shazalina (3 August 2001). "Red, green and grey". Today. p. 9. Retrieved 15 December 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
  30. ^ "New Signage System For MRT And LRT Network". LTA. Archived from the original on 1 August 2003. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
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  32. ^ "Fares to be based on shortest route". The Straits Times. 8 January 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
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  37. ^ "Yew Tee – Exits". SMRT Journeys. 24 August 2025. Archived from the original on 24 August 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  38. ^ Nadarajah, Indrani; Kee, Julie (21 January 1996). "Residents prepare for easier life with Woodlands MRT line". The Straits Times. p. 24. Retrieved 20 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  39. ^ "Step off the bus and into the MRT station". The Straits Times. 31 January 1996. p. 19. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  40. ^ Tan, Cephah (10 December 1992). "More retail space for Woodlands MRT stops". The Straits Times. p. 26. Retrieved 21 September 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  41. ^ "Privacy screen". The New Paper. 24 April 1995. p. 4. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
  42. ^ "Screen to protect privacy at Marsiling MRT station". The Straits Times. 24 April 1995. p. 34. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via NewspaperSG.
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  • Media related to Marsiling MRT Station at Wikimedia Commons
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