Question 1

How many stations are on the Downtown Line?

Accepted Answer

The Downtown Line has 18 stations, running from Bukit Panjang to Expo over 42 km.

Question 2

What is the first and last station on the Downtown Line?

Accepted Answer

The Downtown Line runs from Bukit Panjang (one terminus) to Expo (other terminus). Trains operate in both directions throughout the day.

Question 3

When was the Downtown Line opened?

Accepted Answer

The Downtown Line was first opened in 2013 as part of the Singapore MRT network.

Question 4

Which stations on the Downtown Line have interchange connections?

Accepted Answer

The Downtown Line has 8 interchange station(s): Botanic Gardens (connects to Circle Line); Newton (connects to North-South Line); Little India (connects to North East Line); Bugis (connects to East-West Line); Promenade (connects to Circle Line); Chinatown (connects to North East Line); MacPherson (connects to Circle Line); Tampines (connects to East-West Line).

Question 5

How long does it take to travel the entire Downtown Line?

Accepted Answer

End-to-end travel on the Downtown Line from Bukit Panjang to Expo takes approximately 85 minutes (42 km at an average speed of 33 km/h including station dwell time). Trains run every 3–4 minutes during peak hours.

Downtown Line

18 stations

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North-South Line

East-West Line

North East Line

Circle Line