Tanah Merah MRT station
EWL · EW4
Tanah Merah station in detail
Tanah Merah is where the East West Line divides: through trains continue west towards the city, while a two-station shuttle branches off to Expo and Changi Airport. Anyone travelling to the airport from town changes here, crossing to the opposite platform to board the shuttle — it is a same-level transfer and usually takes only a couple of minutes. The station itself is fairly residential, with little around it beyond housing and a small commercial strip, so most passengers are either commuters from the surrounding estate or travellers in transit rather than people stopping to visit the area.
What is around Tanah Merah?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Tanah Merah
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 14.5 km | S$2.07 | S$1.57 |
| City Hall | 13.9 km | S$2.02 | S$1.52 |
| Raffles Place | 14.5 km | S$2.07 | S$1.57 |
| Orchard | 16.3 km | S$2.15 | S$1.65 |
| Jurong East | 28.4 km | S$2.45 | S$1.95 |
| Changi Airport | 7.2 km | S$1.75 | S$1.25 |
| Bayfront | 13.6 km | S$2.02 | S$1.52 |
| HarbourFront | 19.4 km | S$2.27 | S$1.77 |
Indicative distance-based card fares. Tap in before 07:45 on a weekday and 50 cents comes off any fare. Work out an exact route in the route planner.
Facilities at Tanah Merah
If you are heading to the airport, do not board any eastbound East West Line train — only the shuttle from Tanah Merah's cross-platform side goes to Expo and Changi Airport. Check the destination shown on the platform display before boarding.
Other stations on this line
Tanah Merah — frequently asked questions
Cross to the opposite platform at Tanah Merah and board the shuttle train, which calls at Expo before terminating at Changi Airport. It is a same-level, cross-platform change.
No, it is part of the East West Line but operated as a shuttle between Tanah Merah, Expo and Changi Airport only — through trains from town do not continue onto the branch.
Tanah Merah (EW4) is on the East West Line, and is the interchange point for the Changi Airport branch — through trains from town terminate or continue west here, while the Expo and Changi Airport shuttle departs from the opposite platform.
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