Find It at Singapore's 3 New MRT Stations (Dec 26, 2026): Bedok South, Sungei Bedok & Xilin Guide
Singapore's eastern public transit connectivity reaches a major milestone on Saturday, 26 December 2026, when the Land Transport Authority (LTA) officially opens three new MRT stations: Bedok South (TE30), Sungei Bedok (TE31 / DT37), and Xilin (DT36). Completing Stage 5 of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL5) and the Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e), these stations seamlessly link northern and central Singapore directly to the East Coast food enclaves, Eastwood supper belt, and Changi logistics corridors.
Key Transit Takeaways (Official LTA Announcement):
- Official Opening Date: 26 December 2026 for commercial passenger operations.
- 3 New Stations: Bedok South (TEL), Sungei Bedok (TEL/DTL Interchange), and Xilin (DTL).
- Commute Time Savings: Shaves up to 25 minutes between Havelock/CBD and Changi Business Park, and up to 10 minutes between Marine Parade and Tampines.
- Dual Operators: Thomson-East Coast Line operated by SMRT Trains; Downtown Line operated by SBS Transit.
- Engineering Marvel: Integrated with the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID)—the world's first 4-in-1 multi-tier depot housing 3 train lines and 550 buses.
The interior of Sungei Bedok Station (TE31 / DT37), the dual-line interchange linking TEL5 and DTL3e. (Official photo: Land Transport Authority / LTA)
Official LTA Opening Announcement (Issued 4 November 2026)
On 4 November 2026, Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Ministry of Transport officially announced that passenger service along TEL Stage 5 and the DTL3 Extension will begin on 26 December 2026. This milestone marks the operational realization of over a decade of civil engineering across eastern Singapore.
According to the statutory announcement, the new rail link bridges the southern terminus of the Thomson-East Coast Line with the eastern terminus of the Downtown Line. Commuters will no longer need to rely on feeder buses from Tanah Merah, Bedok, or Expo MRT stations to access Upper East Coast Road, Bedok South Avenue 3, Eastwood estate, and Changi South industrial parks.
Thomson-East Coast Line 5 (TEL5)
Operated by SMRT Trains Ltd. Extends passenger service past Bayshore (TE29) southward to Bedok South (TE30) and terminates at the Sungei Bedok interchange (TE31).
Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e)
Operated by SBS Transit Rail Ltd. Extends passenger service south from Singapore Expo (DT35) through Xilin (DT36) to Sungei Bedok interchange (DT37).
Sungei Bedok Interchange
A multi-level underground transit interchange enabling cross-platform and concourse transfers between SMRT and SBS Transit lines under a single fare-gate boundary.
Official LTA Route Diagram & Dual-Line System Map
Released under official statutory notice by the Land Transport Authority (LTA Annex A), the route diagram and system map illustrate the exact alignments of the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 5 (brown) and Downtown Line 3 Extension (blue).
Official Route Diagram: Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 5 and Downtown Line 3 Extension. (Source: Land Transport Authority / LTA Annex A)
Official System Map: Interconnected Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) & Downtown Line (DTL) network. (Source: Land Transport Authority / LTA Annex A)
Travel Time Reductions & East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID)
The opening dramatically optimizes daily commute efficiency for residents living in Marine Parade, Bedok, Siglap, and Tampines, as well as business professionals commuting to Changi Business Park and Changi South:
Havelock / CBD to Changi Business Park
Previously required switching between multiple bus connections or navigating through City Hall / Raffles Place transfers taking ~60 minutes. With the direct TEL to DTL connection via Sungei Bedok, commute times drop to just ~35 minutes.
Marine Parade to Tampines Central
Previously required double feeder bus rides or traversing through Paya Lebar interchange (~40 minutes). With TEL5 linking directly to Sungei Bedok and the DTL spine into Tampines, trip duration drops to ~30 minutes.
The World's First 4-in-1 Depot: East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID)
Commencing operations alongside the three stations is the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID). Spanning 36 hectares, this engineering world-first vertically co-locates three underground and ground-level train depots:
- Downtown Line Depot: Located underground at the lowest tier.
- Thomson-East Coast Line Depot: Positioned at ground level.
- East-West Line Depot: Built directly on the level above the TEL depot.
- Multi-Storey Bus Depot: Built adjacent to the rail facilities, housing up to 550 public buses and parking infrastructure.
By stacking three rail lines and a major bus depot within a single integrated footprint, Singapore saved 44 hectares of land—the equivalent of approximately 60 standard football fields.
What to "Find It" at Each New Station: Food, Parks & Amenities
Beyond transportation, each station opens up direct walking access to beloved local hawker centres, coastal recreation, golf greens, and major commercial centres.
Bedok South MRT Station (TE30)
Thomson-East Coast Line · Operated by SMRT · Upper East Coast Road / Bedok South Ave 3
| Station Code | TE30 (TEL Stage 5) |
|---|---|
| Location | Junction of Upper East Coast Road, Bedok South Road & Bedok South Avenue 3 |
| Line Operator | SMRT Trains Ltd |
| Nearest Hawker Centre | Pasar 16 Bedok South Market & Food Centre (~6–8 min walk) |
| Coastal Recreation | Direct pedestrian underpass connecting straight to East Coast Park (ECP Area D & E) |
| Schools & Community | Temasek Junior College, Temasek Secondary, Temasek Primary, Bedok South Community Centre |
| Find it on map | Find it on map |
What to Find at Bedok South: Bedok South Station serves one of Singapore's most mature and culinary-rich residential enclaves. Food lovers can take a short walk to Pasar 16 Bedok South Market & Food Centre (Block 16 Bedok South Road), celebrated across the island for the legendary Hill Street Fried Kway Teow, traditional Teochew minced meat noodles, and silky dessert beancurd stalls.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the station features sheltered pedestrian connections and underpasses leading directly beneath the East Coast Parkway (ECP) into East Coast Park Area D and E. Commuters, runners, and cyclists can step off the train and reach the beach, rollerblade tracks, and seaside barbecue pavilions in minutes without crossing heavy highway traffic.
The station also directly serves students and faculty of Temasek Junior College (TJC), Temasek Secondary School, and Temasek Primary School, dramatically easing school peak hour congestion along Upper East Coast Road.
Sungei Bedok MRT Station (TE31 / DT37 Interchange)
Thomson-East Coast Line & Downtown Line Interchange · SMRT & SBS Transit · Simpang Bedok & Eastwood
| Station Code | TE31 (TEL) / DT37 (DTL) Interchange |
|---|---|
| Location | Along Upper East Coast Road and Bedok Road, adjacent to Eastwood Centre |
| Line Operators | SMRT Trains Ltd (TEL) & SBS Transit Rail Ltd (DTL) |
| Iconic Supper Belt | Simpang Bedok & The Bedok Marketplace (~5–7 min walk) |
| Traditional Hawker | Bedok Food Centre (1 Bedok Road - Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng & Malay cuisine) |
| Resort & Golf | Laguna National Golf Resort Club & Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore |
| Find it on map | Find it on map |
What to Find at Sungei Bedok: Serving as the crown jewel interchange of the eastern rail expansion, Sungei Bedok connects both transit networks while unlocking walking access to eastern Singapore's most legendary supper belt: Simpang Bedok.
Commuters can easily visit The Bedok Marketplace (an upscale hipster hawker concept serving artisan ramen, yakitori, smoked meats, and craft beer alongside classic hawker fare), as well as late-night supper staples like Spize Bedok, Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House (famous for halal dim sum and crispy roti prata), and Jalan Kayu The Original Prata.
Just across the junction sits the historic Bedok Food Centre at 1 Bedok Road. This open-air hawker gem is celebrated for the iconic Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng (a comforting traditional dessert brewed with longan, barley, ginkgo nuts, and sweet soup), alongside authentic mutton satay, mee rebus, and nasi lemak.
For golfers and leisure seekers, Sungei Bedok is the closest transit node to Laguna National Golf Resort Club and the luxury urban resort Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore.
Xilin MRT Station (DT36)
Downtown Line 3 Extension · Operated by SBS Transit · Changi South & Logistics Hub
| Station Code | DT36 (Downtown Line 3 Extension) |
|---|---|
| Location | Junction of Xilin Avenue, Changi South Avenue 3 & Laguna Golf Green |
| Line Operator | SBS Transit Rail Ltd |
| Commercial / Logistics Hub | Changi South Industrial Estate (DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, DB Schenker, Toll) |
| 1 Stop Connection | Singapore EXPO (DT35 / CG1) & Changi City Point factory outlet mall |
| Recreation & Club | National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC) & Coastal PCN corridor |
| Find it on map | Find it on map |
What to Find at Xilin: Xilin Station brings direct rail mass transit to the high-density industrial and aviation logistics corridor of Changi South. Tens of thousands of supply chain, freight forwarding, and engineering professionals working at global logistics campuses—including DHL, DB Schenker, FedEx, and Kerry Logistics—gain direct, weather-protected station access, cutting reliance on peak-hour industrial feeder shuttles.
Recreational visitors and members heading to National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC) and adjacent golf courses will enjoy convenient shuttle access from Xilin station. In addition, fitness enthusiasts can access the eastern Coastal Park Connector Network (PCN) that links seamlessly toward Changi Beach Park and Tanah Merah Coast Road.
Just one station stop north on the Downtown Line brings commuters to Singapore EXPO (DT35) and Changi City Point, home to Singapore's premier branded factory outlet stores (Nike Unite, Adidas Outlet, Puma, Timberland) and diverse casual dining concepts.
At-a-Glance Comparison: Singapore's 3 New MRT Stations
Commercial operations commence 26 December 2026. Fare calculation follows standard Distance-Based Fare (DBF) public transit charging under Public Transport Council (PTC) guidelines.
| Station | Code & Line | Operator | Key Food Destination | Top Lifestyle / Commercial Node | Primary Commuter Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedok South | TE30 (TEL) | SMRT Trains | Pasar 16 Bedok South Market (Hill St Fried Kway Teow) | East Coast Park (Area D/E direct underpass), Temasek JC | Direct beach access & eliminates feeder bus from Bedok |
| Sungei Bedok | TE31 (TEL) / DT37 (DTL) | SMRT / SBS Transit Interchange | Simpang Bedok, The Bedok Marketplace, Bedok Food Centre | Laguna National Golf Resort, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore | Cross-island interchange connecting Marine Parade to Tampines |
| Xilin | DT36 (DTL) | SBS Transit | Changi South canteens & 1-stop to Changi City Point | Changi South Logistics Hub, NSRCC, Coastal PCN | Direct MRT access for Changi South workforce |
Commuter Tips: Fares, SimplyGo & Future Changi Extensions
Before traveling on the newly opened lines, keep these practical commuter guidelines in mind:
1. Seamless Cross-Operator Transfers
Although TEL is run by SMRT and DTL by SBS Transit, Sungei Bedok is a unified underground interchange. You transfer between lines inside the fare gates with zero additional boarding charge or tap-out penalty.
2. Contactless SimplyGo Ticketing
All fare gates support contactless bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, NETS), Apple Pay, and Google Pay on smartphones and smartwatches, alongside SimplyGo EZ-Link cards. No paper tickets are required.
3. First & Last Train Timings
First trains typically depart between 5:30 AM and 5:50 AM on Mondays through Saturdays (approx. 5:50 AM to 6:10 AM on Sundays and Public Holidays). Last trains toward Woodlands North and Bukit Panjang depart around midnight.
4. Future Changi Airport T5 Extension
Beyond 2026, the TEL alignment from Sungei Bedok is planned to extend further toward the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) and Changi Airport MRT station, integrating air and city transit seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the 3 new MRT stations officially open for passenger service?
According to the official announcement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on 4 November 2026, the 3 new stations—Bedok South (TE30), Sungei Bedok (TE31/DT37), and Xilin (DT36)—will officially commence commercial passenger service on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
Which train lines and public transport operators run these new stations?
Bedok South (TE30) is operated by SMRT Trains on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL Stage 5). Xilin (DT36) is operated by SBS Transit on the Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e). Sungei Bedok (TE31/DT37) is a subterranean dual-line interchange station seamlessly connecting both SMRT (TEL) and SBS Transit (DTL) networks.
How much travel time will commuters save with these new stations?
Commuters traveling between Havelock along the TEL and Changi Business Park / Singapore Expo will save up to 25 minutes, reducing travel time from 60 minutes to approximately 35 minutes. Commuters traveling between Marine Parade and Tampines will save up to 10 minutes, cutting commute times from 40 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.
What is the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID)?
Opening alongside the new stations, the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) is the world's first multi-tier 4-in-1 rail and bus depot. It vertically stacks three underground and ground train depots (TEL, DTL, and East-West Line) with a multi-storey bus depot housing 550 buses on a compact 36-hectare footprint, saving Singapore approximately 44 hectares of land.
How do I pay for MRT rides at the new stations?
All new stations feature contactless SimplyGo fare gates. Commuters can tap in and out directly using contactless Mastercard, Visa, or NETS bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or standard SimplyGo EZ-Link and concession cards at the exact same public transit distance-based fare rates.