Expo MRT station

Expo MRT Station 博览地铁站 எக்ஸ்போ
Rapid transit
Platform level of Expo MRT Station
General information
Location	21 Changi South Avenue 1 Singapore 486065
Coordinates	1.200468°N 103.574097°E / 1.200468; 103.574097
Line(s)	East West, Downtown (future)
Platforms	Island
Tracks	2
Connections	Bus, Taxi
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Platform levels	2
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Station code	CG1
History
Opened	10 January 2001 (East West Line)
Services
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The Expo MRT Station (CG1) was opened on 10 January 2001, and is part of the Singapore MRT Changi Airport Extension to the existing East West Line. It sports a space age architecture designed by world renowned architect Sir Norman Foster. The roof is clad in titanium, steel, and glass, and its design enabled the platform to be columns-free and invoking a sense of spaciousness. This design is also functional in that it handles human traffic which deviates significantly on a daily basis due to its proximity to the Singapore Expo, where human traffic is dependent on the timing of events held. The large space is thus needed to facilitate smooth traffic flow.

The Land Transport Authority has proposed that this station will be a future interchange with the Downtown MRT Line.

Architecture

The station's shell-shaped roof is derived from the section of a torus, as the eventual shape of the roof resembles a cylindrical cut perpendicular to the torus, while the shell roof is supported by two pairs of "Y" shaped twin columns separated by a 70 metre span in between. These columns are unique in that they are built outside the station platform and behind the train tracks.

Another distinctive feature is the large disc situated at the top of the glass elevator shaft, as seen in the photo on the right. The disc overhangs and terminates one end of the toroidal curved roof form, and contains an elevator shaft for the usage of the handicapped or needy. Its unusual shape lead some people to comment that it looked like a spaceship or UFO. This unique disc is the first of its kind in Singapore, although it was also used for the New Supreme Court building in downtown Singapore, which was opened in 2006.

A C751B Train at the platform

Train services

Train services to Expo station were initially operated as a 2-station shuttle service from Tanah Merah MRT Station when the station first opened. It was then converted to a through service from Boon Lay Station when the other station on the Changi Extension, Changi Airport, opened. However, to cut costs due to ridership falling below expectations, the service was reverted into shuttle mode in 2004.

At present, the station has a high passenger traffic whenever there are major events occurring in the Singapore Expo. The recent expansion of Singapore Expo helped increase the passenger traffic in the station. However, traffic is still rather low at certain times of the year when there are not many events held.

Bus services

The following bus services pass by the bus stops along Upper Changi Road East:

Service	Between	And	Notes
SBS Transit Trunk Services
12	Pasir Ris Bus Interchange	New Bridge Road Bus Terminal	Wheelchair Accessible Bus service (WAB) Euro III
24	Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange	Changi Airport PTB 1, 2 & 3 Bus Terminal	Wheelchair Accessible Bus service (WAB) Euro IV
38	Tampines Bus Interchange	Bedok Bus Interchange
ComfortDelGro Premium Services
522	Flora Road / Mariam Way	Nicoll Highway	Peak hours one-directional service
SMRT Buses NightRider Services
NR7	Marina Centre Bus Terminal	Pasir Ris (Loop)

Current Station Layout

P Platforms	Platform A	Template:SMRT lines towards  CG2  Changi Airport (→)
	Island platform, Doors open on the right
	Platform B	Template:SMRT lines towards  EW4  Tanah Merah (←)
L1	EWL Concourse	Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Station Control
		7-Eleven, Singapore Expo