Ang Mo Kio MRT Station is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station, located on the North South Line in Singapore. It is adjacent to AMK Hub.
Located at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, beside Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East, the station is connected to AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange and the Ang Mo Kio Town Centre via an underground walkway.
Ang Mo Kio station is the only elevated non-interchange MRT station to have a middle train track. The middle track is utilsed during track/train faults, rush hours for a truncated train service that goes from this station to Jurong East MRT station, as well as certain train service that starts from Marina South Pier MRT station and ends here.
Opened in November 1987, Ang Mo Kio station is one of the five stations that collectively make up Singapore's oldest MRT stations.
History[]
On July 1983, the Provisional Mass Transit Authority has extended the line to Yio Chu Kang, and the Phase 1A extended from Outram Park via Tiong Bahru, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista and Clementi stations, easing the loads at Ang Mo Kio.
On 12 June 1984, the contract was shortlisted for the construction of a viaduct from San Teng MRT station to Yio Chu Kang, together with Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang stations under Contract 102. This contract also specifies that the stretch of Ang Mo Kio Street 53 all the way to Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 will be permanently closed in 1985 and levelled, so that the railway can be laid on the ground level.
A 25-year-old Chinese lady Ms Neo Shiea Chee, a teacher at Holy Innocents' High School, was run over by a southbound train at Ang Mo Kio MRT station shortly before 7pm on 11 Jan 2003 when she fell into the tracks and was crushed by an oncoming train. She was too engrossed in reading her book and was unaware that the train was already approaching the station. Trains were not disrupted as Ang Mo Kio Station's northbound trains used the centre platform.
Trains were disrupted for twenty minutes at around 10.35 am on 20 Aug 2009 after a passenger went down the track just as the train was approaching the station. SMRT said that the passenger was later assisted out of the track and taken to the hospital for medical examination. Commuters who were affected were guided to the next available train.
Nitcharee Peneakchansak, a 14 year old Thai teenager, was seriously injured and lost both her legs after she fell onto the track and was hit by a train (C751B 327/328) at Ang Mo Kio on April 3, 2011. Peneakchansak left Singapore on June 13, 2011 after recuperating in hospital. SMRT had reportedly offered the family S$5000 as compensation. The victim's father, rejected the compensation as her prosthetic legs will cost around S$100,000 and must be changed every three to five years.
After the news broke out, anonymous Singaporean donors donated S$250,000 for her medical rehabilitation expenses. At the same time, a Singaporean living in Hong Kong wanted to settle Peneakchansak's hospital bills in full, which amounted to about S$50,000. Her father decided to sue SMRT for S$3.4 million on June 17, 2011, the amount equivalent to the price for the 20 pairs of prosthetic legs that Peneakchansak will need in her lifetime.
On June 20, 2011, SMRT clarified that the money offered to Peneakchansak was a gesture of goodwill and not compensation. The transport company said compensation would only be made after investigations had concluded. SMRT also said that the S$10,000 offered to her family to travel to Singapore when she was still in hospital was also a gesture of goodwill. In its defence papers on 1 September 2011, the SMRT reiterates that all the safety warnings and precautions – such as the yellow lines – were in place and that the distance which the train travelled after the driver slammed on the brakes were within "safety specifications" and argues that Peneakchansak's "negligence" contributed to her falling "onto the tracks at the MRT station on her own accord". It also claimed that the girl was "aware of the danger of the oncoming trains and that by standing behind the yellow safety line until the train had stopped", she would have been reasonably safe from falling onto the tracks and pointed out that the girl had failed to keep a proper lookout for the oncoming train and take reasonable care of her own well-being despite knowing the risks of falling. It adds that she had failed to stand behind the yellow safety line until the train had stopped despite clear warning signs displayed at the MRT station.
Because of this accident, Mr Ang Hin Kee, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC announced that Ang Mo Kio will be installed with the half-height platform screen doors on the platform by June, earlier than scheduled. Although it was announced to be completed by June, it was delayed till 2 December 2011 before operations began. And later, on 30 June 2012, it was installed with HVLS fans together with Jurong East.
Platforms[]
Among the earliest-built above ground stations, station architecture is similar to many older stations along the Western sector of the East West Line, with a simple flat roof over the platform level supported by rows of columns. A set of escalators, stairs and lifts connect to the concourse level below.
While regular NSL trains use the outermost platforms, the middle track that is used to disembark at the middle track, and regular Lunchtime Xpress trains that is from 20 May 2008 to 29 July 2014. Such arrangements also existed during the post-peak period and late night trips.
Station layout[]
| L2 | Platform 1 | North South Line towards Jurong East via Yio Chu Kang (→) |
| Island platform, doors will open on the right | ||
| Platform 3/4 | North South Line Terminus of short-working trips | |
| Island platform, doors will open on the right | ||
| Platform 2 | North South Line towards Marina South Pier via Bishan (←) | |
| L1 | Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control |
| B1 | Underpass | AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange |
Exits[]
- A - Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
- B - Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
- C (via underpass) - AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Bus interchange
- D - Cheng San CC
Passenger Usage Patterns[]
Located within the Ang Mo Kio New Town, Ang Mo Kio station serves the Town Centre, as well as nearby shopping malls / schools / community amenities / residential developments in the vicinity. It is also a key transport node for Ang Mo Kio residents, encountering high demand throughout the day.
Alternative Routes[]
| Going to | Method |
|---|---|
| North South Line | |
| Jurong East |  54399opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd  Bishan Circle Line Buona Vista East West Line Jurong East |
| Bukit Batok | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd Bishan Circle Line Buona Vista East West Line Jurong East 28441Seventh-Day Adventist Ch Jurong East Ctrl 176 43411opp Blk 628 Bt Batok Ctrl |
| Bukit Gombak | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd Bishan Circle Line Buona Vista East West Line Chinese Garden 28441Seventh-Day Adventist Ch Jurong East Ctrl 176 43411opp Blk 628 Bt Batok Ctrl 43419aft Bt Batok Stn Bt Batok Ctrl 174 43341Princess Elizabeth Pri Sch Bt Batok West Ave 3 40321Dulwich College Bt Batok West Ave 8 991 43571opp Bt Gombak Stn Bt Batok West Ave 5 |
| Choa Chu Kang | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd Bishan Circle Line Botanic Gardens Downtown Line Bukit Panjang 44259Blk 183 Bt Panjang Rd 976 44009Choa Chu Kang Int Choa Chu Kang Loop |
| Yew Tee | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd Bishan Circle Line Botanic Gardens Downtown Line Bukit Panjang 44259Blk 183 Bt Panjang Rd 976 44009Choa Chu Kang Int Choa Chu Kang Loop 302 45321Yew Tee Stn Choa Chu Kang Dr |
| Kranji | 54269 opp Ang Mo Kio Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 165 53099aft Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 53091bef Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 167 57111opp Blk 101 Sembawang Rd 969 46009Woodlands Int Woodlands Sq 47009Woodlands Temporary Int Woodlands Sq 925 45139Kranji Stn Woodlands Rd |
| Marsiling | 54269 opp Ang Mo Kio Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 165 53099aft Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 53091bef Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 167 57111opp Blk 101 Sembawang Rd 969 46009Woodlands Int Woodlands Sq 47009Woodlands Temporary Int Woodlands Sq 925 / 950 46529opp Marsiling Stn Woodlands Ave 3 |
| Woodlands | 54269 opp Ang Mo Kio Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 165 53099aft Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 53091bef Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 167 57111opp Blk 101 Sembawang Rd 969 46009Woodlands Int Woodlands Sq |
| Admiralty | 54269 opp Ang Mo Kio Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 165 53099aft Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 53091bef Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 167 57111opp Blk 101 Sembawang Rd 969 46779Admiralty Stn Woodlands Ave 7 |
| Sembawang | 54269 opp Ang Mo Kio Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 165 53099aft Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 53091bef Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Upp Thomson Rd 167 58009Sembawang Int Sembawang Vista |
| Canberra | 54009 Ang Mo Kio Int Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 86 55181opp Yio Chu Kang Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 851 / 852 59041Khatib Stn Yishun Ave 2 117 58549Canberra Stn Canberra Lk |
| Yishun | 54009 Ang Mo Kio Int Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 86 55181opp Yio Chu Kang Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 851 / 852 59009Yishun Int Yishun Ave 2 |
| Khatib | 54009 Ang Mo Kio Int Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 86 55181opp Yio Chu Kang Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 851 / 852 59041Khatib Stn Yishun Ave 2 |
| Yio Chu Kang | 54009 Ang Mo Kio Int Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 86 55181opp Yio Chu Kang Stn Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 |
| Bishan | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd |
| Braddell | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd 53009Bishan Int Bishan St 13 57 52361Blk 1 Lor 6 Toa Payoh 129 52179Braddell Stn/Blk 106 Lor 1 Toa Payoh |
| Toa Payoh | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd 53009Bishan Int Bishan St 13 57 52361Blk 1 Lor 6 Toa Payoh 129 52189Toa Payoh Stn Lor 2 Toa Payoh |
| Novena | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd 53009Bishan Int Bishan St 13 57 50038Novena Stn Thomson Rd |
| Newton | 54399 opp Blk 710 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 50 53231Bishan Stn Bishan Rd 53009Bishan Int Bishan St 13 57 52079opp Trellis Twrs PIE 5 / 54 / 143 / 167 40189Newton Stn Scotts Rd |
| Orchard | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd 167 09047Orchard Stn/Tangs Plaza Orchard Rd |
| Somerset | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd 167 09037The Heeren Orchard Rd |
| Dhoby Ghaut | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd 167 08057Dhoby Ghaut Stn Orchard Rd |
| City Hall | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd 167 02049Raffles Hotel Bras Basah Rd |
| Raffles Place | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd 167 03019OUE Bayfront Collyer Quay |
| Marina Bay | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd Shunfu Thomson-East Coast Line Marina Bay |
| Marina South Pier | 54339 Blk 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 162 53059Shunfu Stn Exit 2 Upp Thomson Rd Shunfu Thomson-East Coast Line Marina Bay 03391Marina Bay Financial Ctr Marina Blvd 400 03419Marina Sth Pier Stn Marina Coastal Dr |
Transport connections[]
Rail[]
| Destination | First Train | Last Train | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon – Fri | Sat | Sunday & Public Holiday |
Daily | ||||
| North South Line | |||||||
| to Yishun | 5.07am | 5.07am | 5.40am | 12.08am | |||
| to Jurong East | 5.17am | 5.16am | 5.40am | 12.15am | |||
| to Marina South Pier | 5.34am | 5.34am | 6.07am | 11.36pm | |||
| to Toa Payoh | – | – | – | 12.11am | |||
| to Kranji | 5.17am | 5.17am | 5.40am | 12.32am | |||
References[]
External links[]
- Template:Official website
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