Buangkok MRT Station (NE15)

Buangkok MRT Station (NE15)

Buangkok MRT Station Exit B On Street Level
Buangkok MRT Station Exit B On Street Level

Opened on 15 January 2006, Buangkok MRT Station is located below ground along the North East Line. Built in the Sengkang planning area, this station serves the town of Buangkok and provides the necessary accessibility to many important establishments such as the Institute of Mental Health, Ren Ci Hospital and many more.

Just recently, Sengkang Grand Mall opened to much fanfare and is an exciting addition to the already vibrant town of Buangkok. Young families residing in the BTO flats in the region can look forward to many dining and lifestyle options provided by new developments surrounding Buangkok MRT Station.

1. Buangkok MRT Station Brief Info

Address10 Sengkang Central Singapore 545061
Station CodeNE15
Rail LineNorth East Line (NEL)
OperatorSBS Transit
Exit ASengkang Grand Mall
Institute Of Mental Health/ Woodbridge Hospital
Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre
Exit BPunggol Park
North Vista Secondary School
Punggol Primary School
Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
Yen Pei Building
Sengkang Fire Station
Hougang Telephone Exchange
Pu Ti Buddhist Temple
Platform ANorth East Line (NEL) Towards Harbourfront (CC29/NE1)
Platform BNorth East Line (NEL) Towards Punggol (NE17/PTC)
Level 1Street Level
Basement 1Concourse (Faregates, Passenger Service Centre, Top-Up Machines)
Basement 2Platform A, Platform B

2. First & Last Train Timings

To NE1 HarbourfrontFirst TrainLast Train
Weekday5.46 a.m.11.32 p.m.
Saturday5.46 a.m.11.32 p.m.
Sunday/ Public Holiday6.06 a.m.11.32 p.m.
To NE17 PunggolFirst TrainLast Train
Weekday6.14 a.m.12.25 a.m.
Saturday6.14 a.m.12.25 a.m.
Sunday/ Public Holiday6.34 a.m.12.25 a.m.

3. History And Facts Of Buangkok MRT Station

Decades ago, the site of Buangkok MRT Station was a forested area. After the government gave the green light for the construction of the North East Line in January 1996, the forest was cleared and the surrounding vacated warehouses demolished.

The joint venture of Sato Kogyo and Hock Lian Seng Engineering was awarded the contract for the construction of both Sengkang and Buangkok MRT stations. The contract was worth $166.4 million, inclusive of the construction of tunnels linking the two stations as well as tunnels to Sengkang Depot. A depth of around 20 metres was dug at the site and the “open-cut-bottom-up” technique was employed to build the station.

Buangkok MRT Station was slated to serve a new residential town in the future and plans were made for the development of the surrounding area. Roads were then constructed to link this station with existing roads.

Residents looked forward to the opening of this station as North East Line commenced service in 2003. However, they were left disappointed when SBS Transit announced the decision to keep this station, along with Woodleigh MRT Station, closed. This decision was justified by the low ridership which would result in massive operating losses.

The plan was to open Buangkok MRT Station only in 2006 when more residents moved into the new flats in the area. Today, ridership is much higher with the surrounding BTO flats occupied by communities with a good mix of demographics, including young families.

Do you know that Buangkok MRT Station is unique in its own way? Unlike the other stations along the North East Line, the entrances of this station do not feature glass in the design – rather, the entrances are enveloped by white Teflon sheets supported by metal frames. This station is also designated as a Civil Defence shelter to accommodate at least 7500 people.

4. Interior Of Buangkok MRT Station

Buangkok MRT Station Interior - Artwork By Vincent Leow
Buangkok MRT Station Interior – Artwork By Vincent Leow

Titled “Water, Nature And Contemporary”, the exuberant artwork in the interior of Buangkok MRT Station is created by Vincent Leow. This work of art reflects the vitality of Buangkok New Town and the optimism of its residents. The work consists of a selection of images and archival photos of life in Singapore treated in Vincent Leow’s singular style.

Bands, Dots And Graphic Motifs In Bold Primary Colours
Bands, Dots And Graphic Motifs In Bold Primary Colours

Monochrome photos such as those of school children and traffic police give an idea of the routines of everyday life but with a creative twist as the artist gives new meaning to these images by embellishing them with bands, dots and graphic motifs in bold primary colours. Familiar illustrations such as the fish are also employed to make an emotional connection with his audience given its auspicious symbolism.

Placed at eye level with commuters as they travel up and down the escalators, the works add colour and life to Buangkok MRT Station, in addition to echoing the town’s past and celebrating its present.

5. Exterior And Surroundings Of Buangkok MRT Station

Bicycle parking facilities are available just outside the station at Exit B.

Bicycle Parking Facilities On Street Level
Bicycle Parking Facilities On Street Level

Amenities are plentiful both at the station exterior as well as at the surrounding blocks. Education centres, clinics, NTUC Supermarket and even a Starbucks are available as soon as you exit the station from Exit B. A variety of neighbourhood retail shops can also be found there.

Clinic And Education Centre On Street Level
Clinic And Education Centre On Street Level
Blk 277C Outside Buangkok MRT Station
Blk 277C Outside Buangkok MRT Station
Blk 275D Outside The Station
Blk 275D Outside The Station

The most exciting development in the Sengkang Central area is undoubtedly Sengkang Grand Mall, adding to the vitality of the region surrounding Buangkok MRT Station.

The Newly Opened Sengkang Grand Mall
The Newly Opened Sengkang Grand Mall

The opening of Sengkang Grand Mall is a highly anticipated one. As the first integrated project in the North East region of Singapore, this development boasts a three-level retail component, a hawker centre, a community centre as well as private residential units above the mall. This mall is at the doorstep of Buangkok MRT Station, allowing superb accessibility to residents of surrounding towns.

Residents can now enjoy a plethora of retail and dining options, with more than over 90 brands offered such as Bata, Uniqlo, Old Chang Kee, Sanook Kitchen, Yole and so many more!

Buangkok Hawker Centre will open in Q3 of 2023. Can’t wait!

6. Transfer To Buses From Buangkok MRT Station

Name Of PlacesBus StopBus Services
Cheng San Public Library
– Hougang Avenue 10
67601
(Exit B)
27
Fu Hui Buddhist Cultural Centre
– Punggol Road
67601
(Exit B)
102
Kopitiam Square
– Sengkang Square
67609
(Exit A)
43, 43M
Pu Ti Buddhist Temple
– Punggol Road
67601
(Exit B)
102
Punggol Community Club
– Hougang Avenue 6
67601
(Exit B)
27
Punggol Park
– Hougang Avenue 8 and Hougang Avenue 10
67601
(Exit B)
102
Punggol Park Community Centre
– Hougang Avenue 10
67601
(Exit B)
102
Sengkang Community Club
– Sengkang Square
67609
(Exit A)
43, 43M, 102
Sengkang Fire Station
– Buangkok Drive
67601
(Exit B)
102
Sengkang General Hospital
– Sengkang East Way
67609
(Exit A)
43, 43M
Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre
– Sengkang Square
67609
(Exit A)
43, 43M, 102
Sengkang Polyclinic
– Sengkang Square
67609
(Exit A)
43, 43M, 102
Sengkang Public Library
– Sengkang Square
67609
(Exit A)
102
Singapore Leprosy Relief Association
– Buangkok View
67601
(Exit B)
43, 43M
St. Andrew’s Nursing Home
– Buangkok View
67601
(Exit B)
43, 43M
Sunlove Home
– Buangkok View
67601
(Exit B)
43, 43M
Compassvale Primary School
– Compassvale Street
67609
(Exit A)
27
Punggol Primary School
– Hougang Avenue 8
67601
(Exit B)
27
Sengkang Primary School
– Compassvale Walk
67609
(Exit A)
27, 102
Serangoon Secondary School
– Upper Serangoon View
67601
(Exit B)
102
Name Of RoadsBus StopBus Services
Buangkok Drive67601 (Exit B)43, 43M, 102
Buangkok Green67601 (Exit B)43, 43M
Compassvale Drive67609 (Exit A)102
Compassvale Road67609 (Exit A)27, 102
Hougang Avenue 667601 (Exit B)27
Hougang Avenue 1067601 (Exit B)27
Hougang Central67601 (Exit B)27
Punggol Way67609 (Exit A)43, 43M
Sengkang Central67609 (Exit A)43, 43M, 102
Sengkang East Avenue67609 (Exit A)27
Sengkang East Road67609 (Exit A)43, 43M
Sengkang East Way67609 (Exit A)102
Upper Serangoon Road67601 (Exit B)102

7. Free Bus Services To Other MRT Stations During Train Service Disruptions

Going ToStation CodeBus StopBus Service
Changi AirportCG267609 (Exit A)27
HougangNE1467601 (Exit B)27, 102
MacPhersonCC10/DT2667601 (Exit B)43, 43e
Paya LebarEW8/CC967601 (Exit B)43, 43e
PunggolNE17/PTC67609 (Exit A)43, 43M, 43e
Tai SengCC1167601 (Exit B)43
TampinesEW2/DT3267609 (Exit A)27

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