Hume MRT station on Downtown Line to open on Feb. 28, 2025

The new Hume MRT station on the Downtown Line (DTL) will open for passenger service at 3pm on Feb. 28, 2025.

Hume station is located along Upper Bukit Timah Road, between Hillview and Beauty World stations.

It will serve existing residential developments along Hume Avenue and provide commuters with more convenient access to the Rail Corridor (Central) and Former Ford Factory.

Residents staying near Hume station will save time travelling on the DTL.

For instance, residents travelling from Hume will be able to reach the downtown area in around 30 minutes on DTL, saving up to 15 minutes of travel time.

Hume station will have two entrances: one entrance facing Upper Bukit Timah Road and the other facing Hume Avenue.

Construction has since been completed, and the operator SBS Transit will be conducting operational testing in preparation for passenger service.

Station features

To enhance first-and-last mile connectivity to the station, covered linkways have been constructed to provide sheltered access to nearby bus stops and pick-up/ drop-off points.

The station will have 60 bicycle parking lots near the entrances for active mobility users.

Hume station has achieved the BCA Green Mark Gold certification for its green features, including a rooftop with solar panels, energy-efficient lighting and a hybrid cooling system.

With the completion of Hume station, DTL will have a total of 35 operational stations.

Extensions to connect the DTL with the Thomson-East Coast Line and the North-South Line are under construction, and scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026 and in 2035 respectively.

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