Singapore’s Ministry of Transport has announced that the extension of the Circle Line (Line 6) has been completed, and passenger services will begin on July 12.
The newly opened section connects HarbourFront and Marina Bay stations and has a total length of approximately 4 kilometers. Three new stations will open: Keppel Station, Cantonment Station, and Prince Edward Road Station. This will bring the total number of Circle Line stations to 33, of which 12 will be interchange stations.
Cantonment Station is located beneath the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, which ceased operations in 2011 and has been designated as a national heritage site. Although parts of the roof and former platforms have been dismantled for construction, they are scheduled to be repaired and restored. The site is expected to open as a multifunctional community facility.
To accommodate the increase in passenger numbers, 23 new train sets are being introduced from Spain, bringing the total to 87 train sets. The first train set was introduced in March 2022, and they have been progressively entering service since April this year.
An open public preview will be held on July 4, during which passengers can ride free of charge to the three newly opened stations.
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