Singapore Circle Line finally completes the loop with three new stations!
It's a big day for Singapore! To wrap up 17 years of development, the Circle Line (CCL) finally became a true closed loop today, July 12th. The highly anticipated Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) extension is now officially open for passenger service, adding three new stations and making trips along the southern waterfront much faster.
Here is everything you need to know about the completed loop.
Completing the Circle
The new 4-kilometer extension directly connects HarbourFront to Marina Bay, bridging the final gap in the 39-kilometer loop. Commuters traveling between the two stations no longer need to make multiple transfers across the North East and North South lines. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) estimates this direct connection will save passengers about 10 minutes of travel time!
The extension adds three new underground stations to the network:
- Keppel (CC30): Serving the Greater Southern Waterfront and Keppel Distripark. Notably, this station features a massive underground bicycle parking space and huge standing fans on the platform to keep commuters cool.
- Cantonment (CC31): Built beneath the historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. The platform's stunning architecture pays homage to the site's heritage with arched ceilings and beautiful stained-glass art.
- Prince Edward Road (CC32): Provides direct access to the Shenton Way business district, serving nearby offices and historic temples like Hock Teck See.
Station Numbering and Wayfinding Updates
With the loop completed, the MRT system map has received a few adjustments. Marina Bay and Bayfront, which were previously labeled as CE1 and CE2 respectively, have been renumbered to match the rest of the Circle Line. Marina Bay is now CC33, and Bayfront rounds out the loop as CC34.
Because the line is now a continuous loop rather than a horseshoe, traditional "terminal stations" are a thing of the past. To help you find your way, the LTA has rolled out simplified digital displays on platforms indicating whether the train travels "via Promenade" or "via MacPherson".
If you are travelling toward the Dhoby Ghaut or Marina Bay branches, pay close attention to the platform screens to ensure the train ends at your desired terminus.
Now live on Explore Singapore!
We are currently updating our interactive Explore Singapore MRT map with the completed loop, new station numbers, and revised travel times. Updates for our iOS and Android apps are rolling out over the next few days — look for the update in the App Store or Google Play to get the latest route planning on your device!
Happy exploring!