Yishun MRT station

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

Yishun MRT station (NS13) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the North South Line in Yishun, Singapore.

Yishun station used to be the terminus of the line between 1988 and 1996, until the Woodlands Extension was completed and opened on 10 February 1996. Currently, certain trains would still terminate at this station for the truncated service between Yishun station and Marina South Pier MRT station which only operates during morning peak hours on weekdays. Prior to 2 October 2019, short-working trips exist from Yishun to Marina South Pier in early evening periods and late night periods.

Yishun station is currently one of the two MRT stations that serve Yishun New Town; the other being Khatib MRT station. Together with Yishun Bus Interchange and Northpoint City, it also forms as an integrated transport hub - Yishun Integrated Transport Hub.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is Yishun MRT station and where is it located?

A: Yishun MRT station (NS13) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit station on the North South Line, located in Yishun, Singapore.

Q: What was Yishun MRT station's position on the North South Line between 1988 and 1996?

A: Yishun station used to be the terminus of the North South Line between 1988 and 1996.

Q: When was the Woodlands Extension completed and what impact did it have on Yishun MRT station?

A: The Woodlands Extension was completed on 10 February 1996, and Yishun station was no longer the terminus of the line.

Q: Does Yishun MRT station still terminate some trains?

A: Yes, certain trains still terminate at Yishun station for the truncated service between Yishun station and Marina South Pier MRT station, which only operates during morning peak hours on weekdays.

Q: What is Yishun Integrated Transport Hub?

A: Yishun Integrated Transport Hub is an integrated transport hub consisting of Yishun MRT station, Yishun Bus Interchange, and Northpoint City.

Q: What are the other MRT stations that serve Yishun New Town?

A: The other MRT station that serves Yishun New Town is Khatib MRT station.

Q: What existed before 2 October 2019 regarding trips from Yishun to Marina South Pier?

A: Before 2 October 2019, short-working trips existed from Yishun to Marina South Pier in early evening periods and late-night periods.