3 new MRT stations, Keppel, Prince Edward Road & Cantonment, will open on Jul. 12, 2026 to close Circle Line loop

Three new MRT stations — Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment — will close the loop on the Circle Line (CCL) when they open to the public on Jul. 12, 2026.

The completed Circle Line will span 39km across 33 stations, with 12 interchange stations connecting commuters to all existing MRT lines.

Each station features design elements that reflect the history and character of the area it is located at.

Keppel station

Keppel station is 20m underground — more than six storeys deep.

It is the only station along the line to have underground bicycle parking with 312 lots.

The station's architecture is inspired by the industrial character of the nearby port.

It also has an underpass linking Entrances 1 and 2.

The "Uncontainable Dreams" artwork by Kenneth Koh Qibao is a vast visual puzzle drawn by hand.

It encapsulates a distinct aspect of Keppel’s past: Coal sheds, mangroves, and bakau poles once used in kelongs.

Cantonment station

Cantonment Station is 28m deep — more than nine storeys — beneath the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station area.

It serves the historic districts of Everton, Spottiswoode Park, and Cantonment.

The Cantonment station platform design is to preserve the heritage of the old Tanjong Pagar Railway station.

"The Journey Between" artwork by Han Sai Por, which is located in the station, started as small clay pieces, hand-sculpted by the artist at 1:200 scale.

These clay pieces were then scanned and translated into the final form.

Prince Edward Road station

Prince Edward Road Station is 30m deep, which is about 10 storeys underground.

The station’s design pays tribute to Singapore’s maritime history.

A part of the interior of Prince Edward Road station resembles a ship's hull, a nod to the area's maritime roots.

The station also includes a baby care room within the paid area at the concourse level.

Due to spatial constraints between the Keppel Viaduct and surrounding high-rise developments, the station features stacked tunnels and platforms.

The upper platform serves trains towards Marina Bay (anticlockwise), while the lower platform serves trains towards HarbourFront (clockwise) .

The "Doppler" artwork by Gerald Leow is composed of circular shapes in stainless steel that was fabricated under intense heat of over 300°C.

The colours in this artwork evoke the richness of paint, created through a process of

heating the steel pieces and allowing the hues to form naturally on the surface.

As the steel pieces heat up, the surface begins to reflect light differently.

Each shade, from deep blue to vibrant green and purple, is formed at a specific temperature.

With the Circle Line in a closed loop, commuters will enjoy shorter travel times between areas in the west, such as Pasir Panjang and Kent Ridge, with the central business district and Marina Bay in the city centre, as well as areas in the east, such as Paya Lebar and Mountbatten.