Paya Lebar MRT station (EW8/CC9) is a Mass Rapid Transit interchange in the Geylang planning area of Singapore. It serves both the East West Line and the Circle Line, providing a transfer point between an east–west trunk route and an orbital line that links suburban towns around the city. The station code designations EW8 and CC9 are commonly used on maps and signage.
Location and name
The station takes its name from nearby Paya Lebar Road rather than from the administrative area called Paya Lebar. The name derives from Malay words that reflect the area's former landscape: "paya" (swamp) and "lebar" (wide). Today the site sits within the Geylang district and is close to a mix of residential blocks, shops, offices and transport interchanges.
Layout and features
Paya Lebar is an interchange that combines two different structural types: the East West Line platforms are on an elevated viaduct, while the Circle Line platforms are located underground. The station provides barrier-free access with lifts, escalators and tactile guidance for visually impaired commuters. Concourse areas link the lines and connect to nearby bus services and commercial developments.
Role and connections
As an interchange it functions as a local transport hub, helping passengers transfer between a major cross-island route and a circumferential line that reduces the need to travel via the central core. The station also supports access to surrounding amenities and shopping precincts, and integrates with surface bus routes to serve the wider neighbourhood.
Notable points
- The station is identified by the codes EW8 and CC9 on MRT maps and guides.
- It links elevated and underground rail infrastructure within a single complex.
- Although bearing the Paya Lebar name, it is situated in Geylang and is named after Paya Lebar Road.
For official timetables, station facilities and service advisories consult local transit resources such as the MRT operator website: public transport information.