Which MRT line is Bukit Timah?
The Downtown Line
The Downtown Line (DTL) is Singapore’s fifth MRT line and a game changer for public transport in Singapore. DTL reaches out to residential areas such as Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, MacPherson and Bedok Reservoir that were previously not served by the MRT.
What zone is Bukit Timah?
Bukit Timah, often abbreviated as Bt Timah, is a planning area and residential estate located in the westernmost part of the Central Region of Singapore….
| Bukit Timah | |
|---|---|
| Town councils | Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council Jurong-Clementi Town Council Tanjong Pagar Town Council |
Is Bukit Timah a city?
Bukit Timah is an area in Singapore and a hill in that area. Bukit Timah Hill stands at an altitude of 163.63 metres (536.8 ft) and is the highest point in the city-state of Singapore. Bukit Timah is near the centre of Singapore island. Bukit Timah is 10 kilometres (6 miles) from Singapore’s business district.
When did DTL open?
Downtown MRT line
| DTL Downtown MRT line | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Opened | 22 December 2013 (Stage 1) 27 December 2015 (Stage 2) 21 October 2017 (Stage 3) 2024 (Stage 3e) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 41.9 km (26.0 mi) (Operational) 2.2 km (1.4 mi) (Under construction) |
Where can I take the downtown line?
Stations
| Station code | Station name | Interchange; Adjacent transportation |
|---|---|---|
| DT14 EW12 | Bugis | East West Line |
| DT15 CC4 | Promenade | Circle Line ― Marina Centre |
| DT16 CE1 | Bayfront | Circle Line |
| DT17 | Downtown | — |
Is Bukit Timah expensive?
In terms of affordability and price, HDB flats in Bukit Timah are comparably higher compared to the rest of the region. According to the HDB median resale prices for Q1 2021, 3-room units in Bukit Timah are priced at $416,500. It comes as close second to the resale flats in the Central area, which are at $420,000.
Why is it called Bukit Timah?
The name Bukit Timah originated from a corruption of the name of the Temak tree, which grows in the area. Bukit is Malay for “hill”, while Timah is Malay for “tin” – thus the mistaken belief that tin can be found on the hill.
Who built downtown line?
At 41.9 kilometres (26.0 mi), the DTL is the longest underground and automated rapid transit line in Singapore as of 2017. The train utilises the Bombardier Movia C951 which runs in a three-car formation on the line….Downtown MRT line.
| Downtown Line | |
|---|---|
| Electrification | 750 V DC Third rail |
| Operating speed | limit of 80 km/h |
How deep is the underground MRT?
43 metres
Station design The six-level underground station reaches 43 metres (141 ft) below ground and is the deepest station on the MRT network as of 2021, being 1 metre (3.3 feet) deeper than Promenade station.
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