Caldecott MRT station, MRT station in Singapore
Caldecott MRT Station is an underground metro station in Toa Payoh, Singapore, served by two rail lines: the Circle Line and the Thomson-East Coast Line. The station has four platforms in total, with the Circle Line platforms sitting at a shallower level and the Thomson-East Coast Line platforms positioned deeper below ground.
The station opened in October 2011 as part of the Circle Line, which links different parts of Singapore in a loop. The Thomson-East Coast Line was added in August 2021, extending the station's role as a transfer point between two major routes.
The station takes its name from Caldecott Hill, which was named after a British colonial official, Sir Andrew Caldecott. Inside, a wall artwork called 'The Cartography of Memories' displays stories and images from local residents, giving the space a personal connection to the neighborhood.
The station has several exits leading to nearby streets and buildings, with bus stops and a taxi stand within short walking distance. For those changing between the two lines, the interchange route inside the station is signposted and straightforward to follow.
The deepest part of the station sits about 115 feet (35 meters) below the surface, making it one of the deeper points on the network in that area. The station was also built to function as a civil defence shelter, with reinforced walls and emergency supply systems that are not visible during a normal visit.
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