What is the North East MRT Line?
Q: What is the North East MRT Line?
A: The North East MRT Line (NEL) is the third Mass Rapid Transit line in Singapore. It is a 20 km long line with 16 stations and operated by SBS Transit.
Q: How long does it take to travel from one end of this line to the other?
A: Travelling from one end of this line to the other end takes about half an hour.
Q: What colour is this line on the rail map?
A: The North East MRT Line is coloured purple in the rail map.
Q: Where does this line connect central Singapore to?
A: The North East MRT Line connects central Singapore to the north-eastern part of the island.
Q: Are there any transfer points between lines on this route?
A: Yes, there are several transfer points between lines on this route, including Dhoby Ghaut station for transfers to the North South Line, Outram Park station for transfers to the East West Line, Serangoon and Dhoby Ghaut for transfers to Circle Line, and Chinatown and Little India stations for transfers to Downtown MRT Line.
Q: Is this line completely underground?
A: Yes, it is - This line is the first MRT line in Singapore that runs entirely underground (in a tunnel all the way between HarbourFront and Punggol).
Q: How are trains powered on this route? A: Trains on this route get their power from overhead wires above track instead of a third rail beside track.
