{"id":98897,"date":"2026-11-11T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=98897"},"modified":"2026-11-11T21:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:28:00","slug":"new-mrt-stations-at-bedok-south-sungei-bedok-xilin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=98897","title":{"rendered":"New MRT stations at Bedok South, Sungei Bedok, Xilin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-primary article-summary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013 <!-- -->Commuters travelling on the Downtown Line (DTL) will be able to make faster and easier transfers to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) when Bedok South, Sungei Bedok and Xilin stations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/transport\/three-new-mrt-stations-to-open-on-dec-26-paving-the-way-for-direct-link-to-jb-for-residents-in-east?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">open on Dec 26<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Bedok South and Sungei Bedok stations on the TEL and Xilin station on the DTL are expected to shore up train connections for commuters, and make it <!-- -->more convenient <!-- -->for people to travel between areas in the east, the city centre and the north of Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Commuters will also find it <!-- -->quicker<!-- --> to transfer between the TEL and DTL at Sungei Bedok station, where the MRT platforms for the two lines are stacked \u2013 with TEL on the upper floor and DTL on the lower floor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">That means they will no longer need to walk long distances to make transfers. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">This is the first time that platforms for different lines<!-- --> <!-- -->are designed in such a way on Singapore\u2019s rail network.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A look at the 3 new Thomson-East Coast and Downtown Line stations\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lFQgsREVP58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The station layout at City Hall is similar but commuters still need to walk some distance to transfer from a Jurong East-bound train on the North-South Line (NSL) to a train travelling towards Pasir Ris on the East-West Line (EWL).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">This is because City Hall is a cross-platform interchange which allows commuters to switch between NSL and EWL trains without needing to take the escalators up or down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"portrait inline-media-wrapper\" style=\"--aspect-article-portrait:1080 \/ 1350\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/243728c7f2837394bea896b3f2fbc9bb83611f7b027863d4750d9a8662734de3?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/243728c7f2837394bea896b3f2fbc9bb83611f7b027863d4750d9a8662734de3?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/243728c7f2837394bea896b3f2fbc9bb83611f7b027863d4750d9a8662734de3?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/243728c7f2837394bea896b3f2fbc9bb83611f7b027863d4750d9a8662734de3\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/243728c7f2837394bea896b3f2fbc9bb83611f7b027863d4750d9a8662734de3\" alt=\"3 new MRT stations on the TEL and DTL to open on Dec 26.\" class=\"aspect-portrait flex items-start shrink-0 portrait article-portrait object-contain mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">On Nov 11, reporters were able to take a closer look at the three new stations during a tour organised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Bedok South (TEL)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6efd748b4194cd7629941c371964007402a69f2ab952d3f255555622116f355b?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6efd748b4194cd7629941c371964007402a69f2ab952d3f255555622116f355b?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6efd748b4194cd7629941c371964007402a69f2ab952d3f255555622116f355b?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6efd748b4194cd7629941c371964007402a69f2ab952d3f255555622116f355b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/6efd748b4194cd7629941c371964007402a69f2ab952d3f255555622116f355b\" alt=\"Hybrid cooling fans at the platform of Bedok South MRT station, working together with the air-conditioning system to improve air circulation.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Hybrid cooling fans at the platform of Bedok South MRT station, working together with the air-conditioning system to improve air circulation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">As one of the stations on the fifth and final stretch of TEL, Bedok South station will serve residents in the Upper East Coast area \u2013 including those living in Kew Gardens, students of Temasek Primary and Temasek Secondary schools, as well as people heading to Siglap Community Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Its five entrances are given unique colour codes, so passengers can recognise where they are and where they are headed to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Some highlights of the station include hand-painted fictional Singaporean film posters, each featuring landmarks near the station such as Yuan Meng Shih Temple near exit one, Temasek Secondary School at exit four and East Coast Park which is accessible via exit two.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fe180f43c7f9103d75540f1c5c04942a11d893532e50775137b3c15a8eb4daba?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fe180f43c7f9103d75540f1c5c04942a11d893532e50775137b3c15a8eb4daba?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fe180f43c7f9103d75540f1c5c04942a11d893532e50775137b3c15a8eb4daba?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fe180f43c7f9103d75540f1c5c04942a11d893532e50775137b3c15a8eb4daba\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fe180f43c7f9103d75540f1c5c04942a11d893532e50775137b3c15a8eb4daba\" alt=\"Hand-painted posters line the walls near various exits of Bedok South MRT station.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Hand-painted posters line the walls near various exits of Bedok South station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The <!-- -->art <!-- -->style draws inspiration from hand-painted movie posters from the 1950s through the 1970s, and t<!-- -->he paintings <!-- -->were created by one of Singapore\u2019s last billboard painters Ang Hao Sai.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The \u201cmockumentary-style\u201d works invite viewers to imagine the film plots, said LTA in a statement on Nov 11.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5c83cc7ffbf71d92ecc72807560a5adb46e66064b514970aa9a889931b838762?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5c83cc7ffbf71d92ecc72807560a5adb46e66064b514970aa9a889931b838762?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5c83cc7ffbf71d92ecc72807560a5adb46e66064b514970aa9a889931b838762?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5c83cc7ffbf71d92ecc72807560a5adb46e66064b514970aa9a889931b838762\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5c83cc7ffbf71d92ecc72807560a5adb46e66064b514970aa9a889931b838762\" alt=\"The posters near various exits of Bedok South MRT station mimic the look of hand-painted movie billboards from the 1950s through the 1970s.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">The posters near various exits of Bedok South station mimic the look of hand-painted movie billboards from the 1950s through the 1970s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The station also houses<!-- --> a total of<!-- --> 210 sheltered bicycle parking spaces on road level, at its five entrances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Near the tap-in and tap-out gantries, there are digital displays featuring photographs of nearby landmarks and the exits they are closest to.<!-- --> Exit signs at the platform will list landmarks so passengers know which escalator to use.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/a754a9915581a7d30cee2933458b9c705788297b1bc4fa907e1a0ecd4e5e5a14?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/a754a9915581a7d30cee2933458b9c705788297b1bc4fa907e1a0ecd4e5e5a14?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/a754a9915581a7d30cee2933458b9c705788297b1bc4fa907e1a0ecd4e5e5a14?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/a754a9915581a7d30cee2933458b9c705788297b1bc4fa907e1a0ecd4e5e5a14\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/a754a9915581a7d30cee2933458b9c705788297b1bc4fa907e1a0ecd4e5e5a14\" alt=\"Digital displays showing photographs of nearby landmarks and their corresponding exits are set up across the station.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Digital displays showing photographs of nearby landmarks and their corresponding exits are set up across the station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There will also be a direct<!-- --> <!-- -->link from the station to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/transport\/new-bus-interchange-in-bedok-south-to-serve-upcoming-car-lite-bayshore-precinct?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">new integrated transport hub<\/span><\/a> in the area<!-- --> that will feature a mixed-use development with shops, restaurants and other amenities<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Bedok South station incorporates a contemporary architectural design, said LTA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Some sections of the station are fitted with light brown wood ceilings, while the wall on one side of the concourse area features glass panels <!-- -->for <!-- -->passengers to peek into the platform underneath.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Sungei Bedok (TEL)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/733bc815c3b6e4e7b40ec20e11c40e76c3ac524d018caed65dc00a1d9fb8419d?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/733bc815c3b6e4e7b40ec20e11c40e76c3ac524d018caed65dc00a1d9fb8419d?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/733bc815c3b6e4e7b40ec20e11c40e76c3ac524d018caed65dc00a1d9fb8419d?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/733bc815c3b6e4e7b40ec20e11c40e76c3ac524d018caed65dc00a1d9fb8419d\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/733bc815c3b6e4e7b40ec20e11c40e76c3ac524d018caed65dc00a1d9fb8419d\" alt=\"Sungei Bedok station is among the three new stations that will open on Dec 26.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Sungei Bedok station is among the three new stations that will open on Dec 26.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Sungei Bedok station will serve as an interchange between the TEL and DTL. It will have three entrances: one  near Bedok Camp, one near Bedok Food Centre and one outside Eastwood estate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Sungei Bedok is the fourth TEL station to feature an underground bicycle parking facility, joining Marine Parade, Marine Terrace and Bayshore \u2013 which are also on TEL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There will be 298 underground bicycle parking spaces<!-- --> and five lots on street level for personal mobility devices<!-- -->.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85467c0bd8a5299ed199814ac3ef34b115559820aaca4a7a2866d1e57b602ed4?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85467c0bd8a5299ed199814ac3ef34b115559820aaca4a7a2866d1e57b602ed4?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85467c0bd8a5299ed199814ac3ef34b115559820aaca4a7a2866d1e57b602ed4?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85467c0bd8a5299ed199814ac3ef34b115559820aaca4a7a2866d1e57b602ed4\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/85467c0bd8a5299ed199814ac3ef34b115559820aaca4a7a2866d1e57b602ed4\" alt=\"There are 298 bicycle parking lots at the underground facility of Sungei Bedok station.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">There are 298 bicycle parking lots at the underground facility of Sungei Bedok station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Cyclists can access the underground facility using lifts, which can hold up to three bikes each, or staircases with bicycle ramps near exit three outside the Eastwood estate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There will also be a new cycling lane at the Eastwood exit, which will lead to the park connector <!-- -->linking <!-- -->East Coast Park and Tampines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For families and commuters with mobility needs, there is an accessible toilet and a nursing room located within <!-- -->the paid area, so they do not have to tap out of fare gates<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d007eef63c6a690b702f1cdd4069450f549bbeaba9a70af4142284d7b3822435?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d007eef63c6a690b702f1cdd4069450f549bbeaba9a70af4142284d7b3822435?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d007eef63c6a690b702f1cdd4069450f549bbeaba9a70af4142284d7b3822435?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d007eef63c6a690b702f1cdd4069450f549bbeaba9a70af4142284d7b3822435\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d007eef63c6a690b702f1cdd4069450f549bbeaba9a70af4142284d7b3822435\" alt=\"A handicapped toilet and family care room are located within the paid area of Sungei Bedok station.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">A handicapped toilet and family care room are located within the paid area of Sungei Bedok station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">In addition to conventional top-up machines, the interchange has an assisted service kiosk, equipped with a video call function that allows commuters<!-- -->, including those with accessibility needs,<!-- --> to speak directly to service staff. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">More such kiosks are being installed at other TEL stations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">When approaching the platform, passengers will be able to see mosaic tiles<!-- --> \u2013 in shades of green, gold and silver \u2013<!-- --> on one side and decorated blue walls on the other, <!-- -->evoking <!-- -->images of the land and sea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/07adc92ea423b15f96bb598153358df402f55ec705cc3bc126a88aa6bb022cbc?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/07adc92ea423b15f96bb598153358df402f55ec705cc3bc126a88aa6bb022cbc?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/07adc92ea423b15f96bb598153358df402f55ec705cc3bc126a88aa6bb022cbc?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/07adc92ea423b15f96bb598153358df402f55ec705cc3bc126a88aa6bb022cbc\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/07adc92ea423b15f96bb598153358df402f55ec705cc3bc126a88aa6bb022cbc\" alt=\"Design features of Sungei Bedok station reflect the area\u2019s past as a vibrant waterway and its future role as a railway interchange.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Design features of Sungei Bedok station reflect the area\u2019s past as a vibrant waterway and its future role as a railway interchange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">On the blue walls, blocks coloured in different shades of blue are placed in a way that mimics the river\u2019s tides and natural flows, said LTA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There are also wavy ceiling panels, which hearken to the historical Bedok River before land reclamation took place in the 1970s.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Xilin (DTL)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5a2c31b986d586f07645ca1341dfbad02cff1f6021ef9b2006c5a841746ca03b?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5a2c31b986d586f07645ca1341dfbad02cff1f6021ef9b2006c5a841746ca03b?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5a2c31b986d586f07645ca1341dfbad02cff1f6021ef9b2006c5a841746ca03b?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5a2c31b986d586f07645ca1341dfbad02cff1f6021ef9b2006c5a841746ca03b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/5a2c31b986d586f07645ca1341dfbad02cff1f6021ef9b2006c5a841746ca03b\" alt=\"Xilin station will provide convenient access to the Changi Business Park and Expo area.\u00a0\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Xilin station will provide convenient access to the Changi Business Park and Expo area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The new Xilin station will provide workers and visitors with more convenient access to key employment nodes in the Changi Business Park and Expo areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Those visiting Laguna National Golf Club, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, the East Coast Integrated Depot and other developments in Changi South will be able to get to their destinations after disembarking from the train at Xilin station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">At the platform, there is a geometric artwork featuring curved golden shapes \u2013 representing sampan sails and sea waves \u2013 <!-- -->which<!-- --> pay tribute to the area\u2019s maritime history and <!-- -->squares that <!-- -->draw links to the modern business parks nearby.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fcd36a61d9f8d5bd5e89606549855bdfa57052aa8312157e61198f86b8eaf652?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fcd36a61d9f8d5bd5e89606549855bdfa57052aa8312157e61198f86b8eaf652?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fcd36a61d9f8d5bd5e89606549855bdfa57052aa8312157e61198f86b8eaf652?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fcd36a61d9f8d5bd5e89606549855bdfa57052aa8312157e61198f86b8eaf652\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/fcd36a61d9f8d5bd5e89606549855bdfa57052aa8312157e61198f86b8eaf652\" alt=\"The artwork at Xilin station features curves that pay tribute to sampan sails and sea waves, while the squares represent the modern industries in the area.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">The artwork at Xilin station features curves that pay tribute to sampan sails and sea waves, while the squares represent the modern industries in the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">This station also has 124 sheltered bicycle parking spots at ground level<!-- -->, at two of its entrances<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Convenience for those in the east<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Michael Ong, deputy director of architecture at LTA, said: \u201cThe opening of the new stations will make it more convenient for people to live, work and travel in the east.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cIn 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