The MRT map 2017 shown above is Singapore’s rail system map as it stood in 2017, a year of real change for the network. It captures the system after the opening of the Tuas West Extension and around the arrival of the final stage of the Downtown Line, but well before the Thomson East Coast Line appeared. If you are looking at an old printed copy or trying to work out what the network looked like on a past trip, this is the snapshot to use. For planning a journey today, the current interactive MRT map is the better tool.
What the MRT map 2017 shows
The 2017 map is built around the two original arterial lines. The North South Line, which carried the system’s first passengers on 7 November 1987, runs up through the city and around to Woodlands, a section completed on 10 February 1996 when the old Branch Line was merged in. The East West Line crosses the island, with its short branch to Expo and Changi Airport, stations that opened on 10 January 2001 and 8 February 2002.
Alongside these sit the newer lines of the 2000s and 2010s:
- North East Line, opened on 20 June 2003 and one of the first fully automated heavy rail lines in the world. On the 2017 map it ends at Punggol, years before its extension to Punggol Coast.
- Circle Line, opened in stages between 2009 and 2012, including the short extension to Marina Bay. In 2017 it was not yet a true circle. The stretch that would close the loop was still far off.
- Downtown Line, whose first stage opened on 22 December 2013 and second stage on 27 December 2015. Depending on exactly when in 2017 a copy was printed, it shows the line either up to the end of Stage 2 or running all the way to Expo after Stage 3.
- Bukit Panjang LRT, in service since 6 November 1999, linking into the MRT at Choa Chu Kang.
What you will not find is just as telling. There is no Thomson East Coast Line, no Canberra station on the North South Line and no Hume on the Downtown Line. The map is noticeably simpler in the north and along the east coast than anything printed today.
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What opened around this time
2017 was one of the busier years for openings, and the years either side saw steady growth too. These are the dated milestones closest to this map:
| Date | Opening |
|---|---|
| 14 January 2012 | Circle Line Extension to Marina Bay |
| 22 December 2013 | Downtown Line Stage 1 |
| 27 December 2015 | Downtown Line Stage 2 |
| 18 June 2017 | East West Line Tuas West Extension: Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road and Tuas Link |
| 21 October 2017 | Downtown Line Stage 3, the final stage, completing the line to Expo |
| 2 November 2019 | Canberra, the second infill station on the network |
| 31 January 2020 | Thomson East Coast Line Stage 1 |
The two 2017 openings are why versions of this map can differ. A copy from early in the year shows the East West Line ending at Joo Koon, which had opened with Pioneer on 28 February 2009. From 18 June 2017 the line ran four stations further to Tuas Link. Downtown Line Stage 3 was officially opened on 20 October 2017 by Khaw Boon Wan, then Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, and began carrying passengers the next day.
How the network has changed since
As of October 2026, the network looks quite different. The biggest addition is the Thomson East Coast Line, which opened in four stages between January 2020 and June 2024 and now runs from Woodlands North to Bayshore with 27 open stations. The Circle Line finally became a loop in July 2026, when Stage 6 added Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road.
Here is the network today, line by line:
| Line | Open stations | Termini |
|---|---|---|
| North South Line (NS) | 27 | Jurong East to Marina South Pier |
| East West Line (EW) | 33 | Pasir Ris to Tuas Link |
| East West Line, Changi Airport branch (CG) | 2 | Expo to Changi Airport |
| North East Line (NE) | 17 | HarbourFront to Punggol Coast |
| Circle Line (CC) | 31 | Dhoby Ghaut to Prince Edward Road |
| Circle Line, Marina Bay extension (CE) | 2 | Bayfront to Marina Bay |
| Downtown Line (DT) | 35 | Bukit Panjang to Expo |
| Thomson East Coast Line (TE) | 27 | Woodlands North to Bayshore |
| Bukit Panjang LRT (BP) | 13 | Choa Chu Kang to Senja |
| Sengkang LRT, East and West Loops (SE, SW) | 5 and 8 | Compassvale to Ranggung; Cheng Lim to Renjong |
| Punggol LRT, East and West Loops (PE, PW) | 7 and 7 | Cove to Damai; Sam Kee to Soo Teck |
Smaller changes add up too. Canberra now sits on the North South Line, Hume opened on the Downtown Line on 28 February 2025, and the North East Line reached Punggol Coast on 10 December 2024. Several stations are built into plans but not yet open, including Marina South, Mount Pleasant, Bedok South, Sungei Bedok and Xilin. For what comes next, see our future MRT map.
Frequently asked questions
Was the Thomson East Coast Line on the MRT map 2017?
No. Its first stage did not open until 31 January 2020, so it does not appear on any 2017 system map.
Why do some 2017 maps show the East West Line ending at Joo Koon?
Because the Tuas West Extension only opened on 18 June 2017. Maps printed before then end at Joo Koon; later ones run on to Tuas Link, which is still the western terminus today.
Did the Circle Line form a full loop in 2017?
Not yet. The loop was only closed when Stage 6 opened in July 2026, adding Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road.
Where can I get an up to date map?
Download our current MRT map PDF, or use the nearest station finder to locate a station from where you are standing. Before you travel, it is also worth checking the fares and fare calculator and the MRT operating hours.
For the official version, see the LTA rail network map.