First look at Bedok South, Sungei Bedok & Xilin MRT stations opening Dec. 26, 2026

Easties can rejoice.

The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 5 (TEL5) and the Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e), the final phase of both lines, will be completed and opened to the public on Dec. 26, 2026.

This comprises three stations, Bedok South, Sungei Bedok and Xilin.

Bedok South and Xilin sit on the TEL and DTL respectively, while Sungei Bedok is an interchange that serves both lines.

Bedok South

Bedok South station, as its name suggests, serves residents in the Bedok South and Upper East Coast regions.

Nearby landmarks include Siglap Community Club, Temasek Secondary School, and the Kew Gardens residential estate.

The five entrances of the station are colour-coded, which the Land Transport Authority (LTA) stated is intended to aid in wayfinding.

Passengers can refer to entrances easily by their colour, even if they cannot recall the number.

For instance, Entrance 4 is yellow, while Entrance 3 is blue.

The station incorporates glass panels at the concourse level that provide views towards the platform.

Artworks adorning the walls on the station pay homage to landmarks around the station, as well as to traditional hand-painted cinema posters from the old days.

Similar to other TEL4 stations, such as Marine Parade and Tanjong Katong, the station is equipped with hybrid cooling fans at the platform level, which in conjunction with the air-conditioning, helps to improve air circulation and comfort.

210 sheltered bicycle parking lots are also provided across its five entrances.

Bus stops and taxi stands are located conveniently nearby each entrance.

Sungei Bedok

Sungei Bedok serves as an interchange between the TEL and DTL, improving connectivity in the East region.

It is located next to Bedok Food Centre and Bedok Camp.

LTA stated that the design of the station was informed by the surrounding nature, with the colour scheme intended to reference the land, the sky, and the ocean.

A first for train stations in Singapore, it features a stacked platform configuration, with the DTL platform directly under the TEL platform.

This means that commuters can transfer very simply between the two lines via escalators.

This is in contrast to stations such as City Hall, which feature stacked platforms but have multiple lines on the same platform.

The station will also feature an underground bicycle parking facility with 298 bicycle parking lots, similar to Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, and Bayshore stations.

To make it easier for cyclists to access the parking facility, the station is equipped with a wider lift to accommodate bicycles and a staircase with a bicycle ramp.

The steps on the staircase are also shorter to allow cyclists a smoother experience while transporting their bikes on the ramp.

Personal mobility aids or devices (PMAs/PMDs) will not be allowed to be parked at the bicycle parking facility. Instead, five parking lots for PMAs and PMDs will be provided at Entrance 3.

There are also toilets located within the paid area beyond the gantry, allowing commuters to use toilet facilities without having to tap out of the gantry.

Xilin

Xilin station extends the DTL to serve the Changi Business Park and Expo areas.

The station is also located near Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore and the East Coast Integrated Depot.

The artwork around the platform takes the form of golden metal sheets, which, according to LTA, was inspired by sampan sails and ocean waves.

It serves as a nod to the former coastal area.

Just like Bedok South station, Xilin station will contain sheltered bicycle lots, bus stops, and taxi stands near each entrance to improve last-mile connectivity.

Michael Ong, deputy director of architecture with LTA, said that the team paid close attention to commuter feedback to provide "easier access, greater comfort, and better first- and last-mile connectivity".

"Together, these stations will give commuters more options and make everyday journeys more seamless."

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