Promenade MRT station

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Promenade MRT station (CC4/DT15) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) interchange station on the Circle Line and Downtown Line in Downtown Core, Singapore.

At this station, the Circle Line branches out into two routes, similar to the situation at Tanah Merah MRT station. The first route, the Circle Line Extension, goes towards Marina Bay MRT station via Bayfront MRT station, with an extension towards the opposite terminus at HarbourFront MRT station that will "complete the circle" in 2025. The second route is the main route, and goes towards Dhoby Ghaut MRT station via Bras Basah MRT station and Esplanade MRT station. Unlike Tanah Merah, Promenade station is not given a separate station code that would differentiate the main service from the Circle Line Extension.

With the construction of the Downtown Line platforms below the Circle Line platforms, this station is currently the second deepest station in the entire MRT network, behind Bencoolen MRT station. Its deepest platform is located at Basement 7, at a depth of 42 metres below ground, where the Downtown Line side platform where trains bound for Bukit Panjang MRT station arrive.

Video Promenade MRT station

History

Before the station was built, it was tentatively named Millenia. However, the naming rights for Millenia expired in 2005 and the name was thus selected to be Promenade, which reflects the area's heritage. During the construction of the Promenade MRT station for the Circle Line, on 25 March 2003, the section of Rochor Road (from ECP to Suntec City) was realigned. On 27 November 2003, Temasek Avenue was also realigned.

The station was opened on 17 April 2010 along with the rest of Stages 1 and 2 of the Circle Line. On 14 January 2012, Circle Line Extension was opened and this station became an interchange for the extension. On 22 December 2013, this station became an interchange with the Downtown Line.

It is the only station to have 4 separated platforms on its own levels, basement 2, 4, 5 and 7. This is due to lack of space and the tight corridor at Temasek Avenue area.

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Art in Transit

The Circle Line part of the station features giant drips of disco balls suspended from the ceiling. This artwork is by :phunk and is titled "Dreams in a Social Cosmic Odyssey".

The Downtown Line platforms of the station features an artwork that depicts the grounds of tiers of Singapore's history, culture, growth and development. It is "Earthcake" by Ana Prvacki.