T306 - Tanjong Katong update Q1 2024

 

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 3 during the day, with station signage installed.

10 March 2024 - A view of Exit 3 in the evening, signage partly lit.

Minister Chee Hong Tat announced during the Ministry of Transport's 2024 Committee of Supply debates in parliament that phase 4 of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will open to the public on 23 June 2024. With most of the stations ready for opening day, we take a closer look at Tanjong Katong station, one of the tightest places to squeeze a station in. Located underneath Amber Road, the station sits at the foot of the Tanjong Katong South flyover, which leads Tanjong Katong Road South into the East Coast Parkway.

Consisting of 3 exits, the station is poised to serve commuters in the vicinity and those arriving from further north along Tanjong Katong Road South. Like neighbouring station Katong Park, a hallmark of Tanjong Katong station is its stacked platform configuration and numerous skylights. Two of these will open up directly to the station's concourse, while the remainder allow natural light to filter into the station's exits.

10 February 2024 - Looking northwards along Tanjong Katong Road South during the day.

10 March 2024 - Looking northwards along Tanjong Katong Road South in the evening.

Exit 1
This exit is located next to the Aalto condominium and features entry to the station via stairs, escalators and lifts. The exit also features bicycle parking towards the Tanjong Katong Road South end, where the lift is located. Escalators and stairs can be accessed from the end nearer to Amber & Meyer Roads. One of the station's skylights is located here as well.

Signage at this exit has been installed and is fully lit up in the evenings. These offer a glimpse at how the station will look in approximately 3 months, when the line is opened to the public. Also functional were the LED train arrival boards.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 1 from across Tanjong Katong Road South.

10 February 2024 - Bicycle parking near Tanjong Katong Road South, seen during the day.

10 February 2024 - The station's signage installed, seen during the day.

10 February 2024 - Entry to the station's stairs & escalators is nearer to the Meyer Road side.

10 March 2024 - A view of the exit in the evening.

10 March 2024 - The bicycle parking lots and lift entry seen in the evening. All of the exit's signage
is lit up.

10 March 2024 - Station signage in the evening.

10 March 2024

10 March 2024 - A view of the exit's interior, the LED train arrival board can be seen along with
empty light boxes where the station locality map will be displayed.

10 March 2024 - A closer look at the train arrival LED board.

Exit 2
This exit is located on the site of former demolished low-rise houses and shops. Interestingly, this exit will only feature stair and lift access - there are unfortunately no escalators at this exit due to its narrow footprint. Nonetheless, escalators are available nearby at Exit 1 which is a mere few metres away. Exit 2 is connected to the bus stop along northbound Tanjong Katong Road South via a covered linkway which is already in user serving commuters.

Right in front of the exit is where the station's second skylight can be found, with a somewhat dominating presence. Signage installed at this exit is only partially lit in the evenings, unlike that at Exit 1 across Amber Road. Apart from this, the exit is ready to serve commuters. Like Exit 1, light boxes for station information and locality maps are bare for the moment.

10 February 2024 - A view of the exit next to the station's ancillary building.

10 February 2024 - Signage installed at the exit. The green roof is also visible.

10 February 2024 - The covered linkway outside the station is also completed.

10 February 2024 - A view of the exit from the Meyer Road/Tanjong Katong Road side.

10 March 2024 - A view of Exits 1 and 2 in the evening.

10 March 2024 - Signage at the exit is only partly lit.

10 March 2024 - Signage at the exit is only partly lit up.

10 March 2024 - One of the huge skylights of the station sits in front of the exit.

10 March 2024 - Station signage lit up and the LED train arrival board in view.

10 March 2024 - A large pick-up/drop-off shelter is available for commuters.

10 March 2024 - As this exit will only have either lift or stair access, ramps are provided for
barrier-free entry to the station.

10 March 2024 - The exit's LED train arrival board.

10 March 2024 - A view of the exit from the Meyer Road/Tanjong Katong Road end.

Exit 3
The final exit for the station is arranged in a split array, with the lift and stairs occupying the northern adit. Escalators can be found at the southern adit, connected to the northern one by a covered linkway. Like the other exits across Tanjong Katong Road South, signage has been installed. These are partially light up in the evenings, although the LED train arrival board was noted to be fully functional.

This exit is also connected to a bus stop along the southbound carriageway of Tanjong Katong Road South by a covered linkway. This facility has yet to be opened to commuters, unlike the one at Exit 2.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 3 in the day.

10 February 2024 - Covered linkway connecting to the station.

10 February 2024 - Station signage seen during the day.

10 February 2024 - Another access point for the exit.

10 February 2024 - A glimpse at the stairs descending to the concourse level. Skylights can be seen
allowing natural light to filter through.

10 February 2024 - A view of the entryway to the southern adit which houses the escalators.

10 February 2024 - Bicycle parking is also available at this exit.

10 February 2024 - A view of Exit 3, seen from across Tanjong Katong Road South.

10 February 2024 - A close up view of the station's signage.

10 February 2024 - The southern adit of the station.

10 February 2024 - A view of the pick-up/drop-off shelter along Tanjong Katong Road South.
Across the road is the bus stop shelter connected to Exit 2.

10 February 2024 - Covered linkway leading to the bus stop shelter connected to Exit 3.

10 March 2024 - A view of Exit 3 in the evening.

10 March 2024 - Another view of Exit 3 seen in the evening.

10 March 2024 - Station signage is partially lit.

10 March 2024 - A view through the lift shaft to the interior of the northern adit.

10 March 2024 - Alternative access to the northern adit.

10 March 2024 - A view through the northern adit alternative access shows empty light boxes.

10 March 2024 - A view of the exit's stairs in the evening.

10 March 2024 - A view of the southern adit of the station.

10 March 2024 - The LED train arrival board visible.

10 March 2024 - A view of the northern adit of the exit.

10 March 2024 - Exit 3's bicycle parking in the evening.

10 March 2024 - A view of the exit's escalators.

10 March 2024 - The bus stop shelter 

Station ancillary building
The ventilation shaft/cooling tower of the station is located behind Exit 2 of the station. In the evening, the structure does not appear to be lit up.

10 February 2024 - A view of the ancillary building next to Exit 2 seen in the day.

10 March 2024 - A view of the ancillary building next to Exit 2, seen in the evening.

Tanjong Katong station is about ready to be opened to the public. In the lead up to opening day, and the preview on 21 June 2024, the final touches such as the station locality maps will be installed and the exits tidied up before the station receives its first commuters. Will you be one of those beginning your journey on TEL4 at Tanjong Katong station?

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