Three New Circle Line MRT Stations Open, Completing the Loop After 30 Years
Transport Infrastructure | The Straits Times | 13 Jul 2026
Three new Circle Line MRT stations at Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road opened to the public on July 12, completing the loop of the Circle Line and marking the culmination of a project more than 30 years in the making. The first stage of the Circle Line began operations in 2009, and the closing of the loop will shorten travel times for commuters across the network.
New stations opened
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First Circle Line stage opened
Heritage murals at Cantonment
Cantonment Station: Heritage Charm Below a National Monument
Cantonment station is located below ground where the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station sits. The station’s design pays tribute to the heritage of the site, featuring a curved ceiling and 24 murals reminiscent of the historic railway station, along with a large analogue clock that echoes the station’s origins.
The Tanjong Pagar Railway Station originally opened in 1932. The last train run by Malaysian operator KTM departed on June 30, 2011. Two months before that final journey, the station was gazetted as a national monument.
Prince Edward Road and Keppel: Maritime and Nature Themes
At Prince Edward Road station in the Shenton Way area, the passenger service centre is modelled after a wooden ship’s hull, with wave-like ceiling panels drawing inspiration from the area’s maritime heritage and the seafaring communities that once shaped Singapore’s early development.
Keppel station features sculptures of two endangered animals and a miniature tunnel-boring machine, offering commuters a glimpse into both Singapore’s biodiversity and the engineering feats behind the MRT network.
What Closing the Loop Means for Connectivity
With the opening of these three stations, the Circle Line is now a fully closed loop, eliminating the need for commuters travelling between the southern and central parts of the island to make long detours. Travel times across the network will be shortened, improving connectivity for residents and workers in areas like Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Shenton Way.
The completed loop also enhances the value proposition of properties in the surrounding precincts. Residents along Neil Road, Craig Road and Duxton Hill, who have historically relied on buses or the more distant Tanjong Pagar MRT station on the East-West Line, now have direct Circle Line access. The improved rail connectivity could support continued demand for residential and commercial properties in these established lifestyle neighbourhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three new Circle Line stations?
The three new stations are Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road. They opened to the public on July 12, 2026, completing the Circle Line loop.
Why is the Circle Line loop significant?
Completing the loop means commuters no longer need to take long detours when travelling between the southern and central parts of Singapore. It marks the culmination of a project that has been more than 30 years in the making, with the first stage opening in 2009.
What is special about Cantonment station?
Cantonment station sits below the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, a national monument that opened in 1932. The station design features a curved ceiling, 24 heritage murals and a large analogue clock inspired by the historic railway terminus.
How does the completed loop affect nearby property?
The new stations improve rail connectivity for precincts around Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Shenton Way. Areas like Neil Road, Craig Road and Duxton Hill, which previously relied on buses, now have direct Circle Line access, potentially supporting demand for residential and commercial properties in these established neighbourhoods.
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