MacPherson MRT Station

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## About

MacPherson is a MRT Station located in Geylang planning area. It has five exits.

> MacPherson MRT Station on the Circle Line has two platforms in an island platform arrangement. Full-height Platform screen doors isolate the air-conditioned station from the tunnel environment, enhancing commuter safety and station comfort. A set of escalators, stairs and a lift connects the platform level to the concourse level one floor above. With the concourse wrapping around the platform, a large interior space is created around the platform, giving the impression of spaciousness.
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> 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.
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> From the Circle Line platform, paid links are available to the Downtown Line platforms at both ends of the platform.
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> — MacPherson MRT Station at Land Transport Guru
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> MacPherson MRT Station on the Downtown Line has two platforms in a side platform arrangement with both platforms utilized for trains travelling in either direction. Full-height Platform screen doors isolate the air-conditioned station from the tunnel environment, enhancing commuter safety and station comfort. A set of escalators, stairs and lifts connect each platform to the concourse above.
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> 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.
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> From the Downtown Line Platform, a paid link is available through lifts and escalators directly to the Circle Line Platforms.
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> — MacPherson MRT Station at Land Transport Guru
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## Lines

### Circle Line

It is an island platform in Circle Line. The station code number is 'CC10'.

### Downtown Line

It is a side platform in Downtown Line. The station code number is 'DT26'.

## Platforms

Circle Line

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

Downtown Line

* C:For Bukit Panjang
* D:For Expo

## Exits

* A:To AZ @ Paya Lebar, Da Sheng Kong Chinese Temple, Fang Huo Yuan Temple, Kampong Ubi Industrial Estate, Tien Seng Tua Temple, Traffic Police, Trinity Christian Centre
* B:To Aztech, Cheng Hong Siang Tng Temple, Kim Hong Temple, Paya Ubi Industrial Park, Public Transport Security Command, Seng Hong Temple, Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services, Ubi Techpark
* C:To (no place)
* D:To MacPherson NPP, MacPherson Moral & Family Service Centre
* E:To Circuit Road Market & Food Centre

## Nearby Bus Stops/Interchanges

* 70379 – Circuit Link (Opp MacPherson Stn Exit A)
* 70259 – Paya Lebar Rd (MacPherson Stn Exit B)
* 70251 – Paya Lebar Rd (MacPherson Stn Exit C)
* 70371 – Circuit Link (MacPherson Stn Exit A)
* 70191 – Circuit Rd (Opp Blk 66)
* 70201 – Circuit Rd (Opp MacPherson Stn Exit D)

## Bus services passed

24, 28, 40, 43, 43e, 61, 63, 63M, 65, 70, 70M, 76, 80, 135, 137, 154, 155, 158

## History

* 17 April 2010:Station opened with Circle Line
* 21 October 2017:Opening of Downtown Line

## Art In Transit

### Circle Line

Virtuous Cycle by Kay Kok Chung Oi:Virtuous Cycle signifies the symbolic meaning of Macpherson Station, portraying, the congregation of human dynamism and its cerebral energy, channelled and sustained by the ‘machinery’ of the station. The colourful arrows signify the public converging upon the Macpherson vicinity while the red rectangles represent Macpherson Station. The station performs the role of a conduit, connecting the populace to Macpherson, as well as celebrating the continuous vibrancy of the Macpherson community itself.

### Downtown Line

Trail of Thoughts by Aminah Mohd Sa'at (Neng):‘*Trail of Thoughts*‘ – a typographical installation within MacPherson station expressing the voices of the neighbourhood’s residents. Turning ordinary statements and phrases into larger-than-life typographical artwork, ‘*Trail of Thoughts*‘ draws attention to the often-missed daily sentiments and experiences of ordinary people. Th diverse ethnicity of the MacPherson neighbourhood is reflected through artwork rendered in Singapore’s four official languages – English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil – inviting viewers to re-discover this uniqueness through artistic typography play.

Circle Line Art In TransitDowntown Line Art In Transit