Tamil

An MRT map in Tamil shows Singapore’s rail network with every station name written in Tamil script, so Tamil readers can plan a journey without switching to English. The map above uses the same lines, colours and station codes as the English version. Only the names change, which means you can carry it onto the train with confidence and match it to the signs you see in every station. If you prefer to zoom and search, our interactive MRT map covers the same network.

About the image: The map image above is LTA’s 2022 Tamil edition, so it does not yet show the Thomson-East Coast Line beyond Gardens by the Bay, Punggol Coast, Hume or the completed Circle Line. The station table further down is current to October 2026.

Who the Tamil MRT map helps

Tamil is one of Singapore’s four official languages, alongside English, Malay and Mandarin Chinese. That is why station name signs across the network show each name in all four. A Tamil map simply brings the planning stage in line with what you already see on the platform.

It is especially useful for:

• Older family members who read Tamil more comfortably than English and want to travel on their own.
• Visitors from Tamil-speaking regions arriving at Changi Airport and heading into the city for the first time.
• Parents and teachers helping children practise reading Tamil with something practical and familiar.
• Anyone sharing directions with a relative or friend who would rather see place names in their own script.

The map also works well printed and pinned near the front door, so the whole household can check a route before leaving.

How station names work in Tamil

Most station names on Tamil signs are written by sound. The name is not translated; it is spelt out in Tamil letters so that it sounds close to how people say it in English. Reading it aloud usually gets you very near the spoken name.

Look closely and you will spot two patterns. Little India, Farrer Park, Bugis and Orchard are fully sound-based, so the English words “Little”, “Park” and “Orchard” appear as Tamil spellings rather than Tamil words. Changi Airport and Jurong East are different. The place name stays as a sound spelling, but the descriptive part is translated: விமானநிலையம் means airport and கிழக்கு means east. Knowing this helps when you are scanning the map for a station you have only ever heard spoken.

If a name looks unfamiliar, try saying it slowly. Spellings such as ஃபேரர் for Farrer use Tamil letters to carry sounds that are not native to Tamil, so the result is a close approximation rather than a perfect match.

Using the Tamil map to get around

The easiest habit to build is reading the station code next to each name. Codes are identical on every language version of the map, so NE7 is Little India whether the label is in Tamil, English, Malay or Chinese. If you are helping someone who reads a different script, the code is the common reference you can both point to.

Line colours are also the same on every version. Follow one colour to stay on one line, and change trains where colours meet. Our guide to line colours explains what each one stands for.

Interchange stations carry more than one code. Little India, for example, is NE7 on the North East Line and DT12 on the Downtown Line, so you can switch between the two there. Farrer Park (NE8) is the next station along the North East Line, and both stations serve the Little India area.

Here is how the network looks in October 2026:

• North South Line (NS): 27 stations, Jurong East to Marina South Pier
• East West Line (EW): 33 stations, Pasir Ris to Tuas Link, plus the Changi Airport branch (CG) with 2 stations from Expo to Changi Airport
• North East Line (NE): 17 stations, HarbourFront to Punggol Coast
• Circle Line (CC): 31 stations, Dhoby Ghaut to Prince Edward Road, plus the Marina Bay extension (CE) with 2 stations from Bayfront to Marina Bay
• Downtown Line (DT): 35 stations, Bukit Panjang to Expo
• Thomson-East Coast Line (TE): 27 stations, Woodlands North to Bayshore
• LRT lines: Bukit Panjang (BP), Sengkang East (SE) and West (SW), and Punggol East (PE) and West (PW)

A few practical tips:

• The Circle Line became a full loop in July 2026, when Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road opened. Older printed maps will show a gap there.
• Recent additions include Punggol Coast (NE18) and Hume (DT4). Check that any map you print is current.
• Marina South, Mount Pleasant, Bedok South, Sungei Bedok and Xilin are not open yet. See our future MRT map for what is planned.
• Before a late trip, check the MRT operating hours, and use our fares and fare calculator to see what a journey will cost.
• Not sure where to start? The nearest station finder shows the closest station to you.

The map is also available in Chinese, Malay and Japanese, handy if your group reads different scripts.

Every MRT and LRT station in Tamil

All stations by line with their codes, taken from the names on station signs. English names link to our station guides.

North South Line (NS)

East West Line (EW)

East West Line (Changi Airport branch) (CG)

North East Line (NE)

Circle Line (CC)

Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) (CE)

Downtown Line (DT)

Thomson East Coast Line (TE)

Bukit Panjang LRT (BP)

Sengkang LRT (East Loop) (SE)

Sengkang LRT (West Loop) (SW)

Punggol LRT (East Loop) (PE)

Punggol LRT (West Loop) (PW)

Frequently asked questions

Is the Tamil MRT map different from the English one?

Only the station names differ. The lines, colours, station codes and layout are the same on every language version, so you can compare them side by side without confusion.

Which station should I use for Little India?

Little India station (NE7/DT12) is the main choice and lets you change between the North East and Downtown Lines. Farrer Park (NE8), one stop further along the North East Line, also serves the area.

Why are some station names translated and others not?

Most names are spelt out by sound in Tamil script. Descriptive words are sometimes translated, which is why Changi Airport appears as சாங்கி விமானநிலையம் and Jurong East as ஜூரோங் கிழக்கு.

Can I print a Tamil MRT map?

Yes. Save the image above at full size for the clearest result, or download our MRT map PDF if you also want a version to print and compare.

For the official version, see the LTA rail network map.