Bishan MRT Station

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## About

Bishan is a MRT Station located in Bishan. It has five exits.

> Bishan station has four platforms, with the North South Line (NSL) and the Circle Line (CCL) occupying two platforms each.
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> Firstly, the North South Line platform comprises two side platforms for trains traveling in either direction. Formerly a naturally-ventilated, conventional island platform, a new southbound platform (Platform B) was built as part of station enhancement works to accommodate higher passenger demand prior to the opening of the Circle Line, and opened on 27 July 2008.
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> The North South Line Platform B directly connects to Basement 1 of Junction 8 via Exit E, with faregates and a ticketing machine installed.
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> The old island platform, now Platform A serving Northbound trains only, had the disused southbound platform edge walled up, renovated with new interior fittings such as Full-height Platform screen doors and air-conditioning, and work was completed by May 2009. Both NSL platforms are connected to the concourse above and the Circle Line transfer linkway below with escalators, staircases and lifts.
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> The Circle Line platform, on the other hand, uses a conventional island platform layout. The B2 station concourse wraps around the platform, giving the station a spacious interior two storeys high as seen from platform level. Similar to the NSL platforms, Full-height Platform screen doors isolate the air-conditioned station from the tunnel environment, enhancing commuter safety and station comfort. Passenger Information Systems, which are plasma display screens located at each platform, display expected train arrival times and key messages. Tactile flooring helps to guide the visually-handicapped from the platform to the station exits and other platforms on connecting rail lines.
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## Lines

### North-South Line

It is a side platform in North-South Line. The station code number is 'NS17'.

### Circle Line

It is an island platform in Circle Line. The station code number is 'CC15'.

## Platforms

North-South Line

* A:For Jurong East
* B:For Marina South Pier

Circle Line

* A:For HarbourFront
* B:For Dhoby Ghaut/Marina Bay

## Exits

* A:To Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan Bus Interchange, Bishan Community Centre, Bishan Neighbourhood Police Post, Bishan Public Library, Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council (Branch Office), CPF Bishan Building, Lion’s Home For The Elders (Bishan), S’pore Scout Association
* B:To Bishan Stadium & Swimming Complex, Catholic High School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary / Secondary School, Masjid An-Nahdhah Mosque, MOE Language Centre, SMRT Sports and Recreation Club, SMRT Bishan Train Depot
* C:To Raffles Institution (Secondary and JC), Guangyang Primary / Secondary School, Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng
* D:To Bishan Bus Interchange, Bishan Swimming Complex, Bishan Sports Hall/Stadium, MOE Language Centre (Bishan), Kuo Chuan Presby Primary School, Kuo Chuan Presby Seconadary School,
* E:To Junction 8 Shopping Centre

## Nearby Bus Stops/Interchanges

* 53231 – Bishan Rd (Bishan Stn)
* 53239 – Bishan Rd (Opp Bishan Stn)
* Bishan Bus Interchange

## Bus services passed

13, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 71, 88, 156, 410G, 410W, NR1

## History

* 7 November 1987:Station opened with North-South Line
* 28 May 2009:Opening of Circle Line

## Art In Transit

### Circle Line

Move by Soh Ee Shuan:‘Move!’ explores notions of travel, speed, progress and change amid a tableau of oversized people, tourists, scientists, flying commuters, gossipmongers and creatures. A large part of Soh’s artwork involves the creation of non-linear, spontaneous and overcrowded habitats and characters that are interconnected and thriving, often with surreal and humorous imagery. While the drawings are created in response to a city shaped largely by rules, research and systematic planning, both are seemingly cluttered, constructed, and constantly in flux. These different worlds coexisting are at the heart of Soh’s work. In all three murals, there are familiar themes of family, work-life balance, occupation, and a wanton obsession with materialism, success and happiness. It is through this improvised ecosystem that Soh’s work transports the commuter out of the ordinary and injects excitement into our daily journeys.

Circle Line Art In Transit