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Bukit Panjang LRT (Grey Line LRT) guide

The Bukit Panjang LRT is a short, fully elevated light rail line in the north-west of Singapore. It carries residents of the Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang housing estates to two larger rail lines: the North South Line at one end and the Downtown Line partway along. The line covers about 8 kilometres and runs without drivers on board. Its small, rubber-tyred trains follow a central guideway, which keeps noise down as they pass close to blocks of flats. If you are reading the Bukit Panjang LRT map above, note that the route is a single trunk from Choa Chu Kang that splits into a loop around Bukit Panjang, rather than a simple straight line.

Station codes on the line use the prefix BP, numbered from BP1 to BP13. The line has two ends at Choa Chu Kang (BP1), where every service starts and finishes, and the loop through Bukit Panjang. It serves the neighbourhoods of Choa Chu Kang, Keat Hong, Teck Whye and the wider Bukit Panjang estate. SMRT Trains runs the line, which is the only LRT line the company operates. All 13 stations are open.

Bukit Panjang LRT map: route and where it goes

Most journeys start or end at Choa Chu Kang (BP1), the line’s link to the North South Line. From there, trains head east along Choa Chu Kang Way and Choa Chu Kang Road. They call at South View (BP2), Keat Hong (BP3), Teck Whye (BP4) and Phoenix (BP5). These stations serve the eastern side of Choa Chu Kang and the area where it meets Bukit Panjang. They are mainly residential stops, used by people heading to and from the MRT at Choa Chu Kang.

The next stop, Bukit Panjang (BP6), is the second busy point on the line, because it is where you can change to the Downtown Line. After this station the route forms a loop around the Bukit Panjang estate. The loop takes in Petir (BP7), Pending (BP8), Bangkit (BP9), Fajar (BP10), Segar (BP11), Jelapang (BP12) and Senja (BP13). Each of these stops sits among housing blocks, so residents can reach a station within a short walk of home.

Two services run on the line, labelled A and B, and both terminate at Choa Chu Kang. Since 30 December 2024, Service A has run all day on weekdays again. When you look at a Bukit Panjang LRT map, it helps to think of the two services as different ways of covering the loop. Both share the trunk section between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang.

Interchange stations

  • Choa Chu Kang (BP1): change to the North South Line (NS4). This is the start and end point for both LRT services.
  • Bukit Panjang (BP6): change to the Downtown Line (DT1).

History

Bukit Panjang was the site of Singapore’s first LRT line. The idea was studied from late 1994, and the government gave the go-ahead in February 1996. In April 1996, residents were invited to an exhibition where they could vote on the train colours and the shape of the station roofs. The barrel roofs you see at the stations today came from that vote. SMRT was given the licence to run the line in August 1997. Testing was under way by December 1998, and the line opened to passengers on 6 November 1999. It was opened by Tony Tan, who was then Deputy Prime Minister.

The early years were difficult. The line had frequent breakdowns, a collision between two trains in November 2000, and a five-day stoppage in October 2002. Ridership was also lower than expected at first. By 2010 demand had grown, so more trains were ordered, and they entered service in 2015. Half-height platform barriers were added at all stations between 2016 and 2017. In the same period, Choa Chu Kang gained two extra side platforms and additional fare gates to cope with crowds. Since 2019, every train has run as a two-car set throughout the day. As the original system neared its 20-year design life, a major renewal began in 2019. It covers new signalling, power rails and trains, and is scheduled to finish in 2026. Newer trains are gradually replacing the first generation while the second-generation fleet is refurbished.

Tips for riding the line

  • Heading south or to Jurong and the west via the North South Line? Ride to Choa Chu Kang (BP1) and change to the NS4 platforms. Every LRT service ends there, so you cannot overshoot.
  • Going towards the city on the Downtown Line? Change at Bukit Panjang (BP6) instead of riding all the way to Choa Chu Kang. Check the Bukit Panjang LRT map to see whether your home station is closer to BP6 on the loop.
  • Check the service letter before boarding. Services A and B both cover the line but handle the loop differently. Look at the letter shown for your train if you are travelling within the Bukit Panjang loop.
  • Use the extra platforms and gates at Choa Chu Kang. The station has two added side platforms and an extra set of fare gates, which help spread out peak-hour crowds.
  • Mind the platform barriers. The barriers on this line are half-height with fixed openings, not sliding doors. Stand back from the openings until the train has fully stopped.

Station guides on this line

Codes, transfers, next stations, train times and a map link for each station.

BP1Choa Chu KangBP2South ViewBP3Keat HongBP4Teck WhyeBP5PhoenixBP6Bukit PanjangBP7PetirBP8PendingBP9BangkitBP10FajarBP11SegarBP12JelapangBP13Senja

All station guides

Frequently asked questions

How many stations does the Bukit Panjang LRT have?

The Bukit Panjang LRT has 13 stations, running from Choa Chu Kang (BP1) to Senja (BP13). The line loops through residential neighbourhoods in the north-west, so some stations are served by one or both of the two service routes depending on direction.

Is the Bukit Panjang LRT connected to the Thomson-East Coast Line?

No. The Bukit Panjang LRT connects with the Downtown Line at Bukit Panjang (BP6 and DT1) and with the North South Line at Choa Chu Kang (BP1 and NS4). It has no direct link to the Thomson-East Coast Line.

Who operates the Bukit Panjang LRT?

SMRT operates the Bukit Panjang LRT. SMRT also runs the North South Line, East West Line, Circle Line and Thomson-East Coast Line, so the same operator covers most of the lines you would transfer to from this LRT.

What is the difference between the two Bukit Panjang LRT service routes?

The Bukit Panjang LRT runs two looping services, and not every station is served by both routes, so it is worth checking which service stops at your station before you board. Checking the route map at the platform will tell you which loop your train follows.

When did the Bukit Panjang LRT open?

The Bukit Panjang LRT opened on 6 November 1999, making it one of Singapore's earliest light rail lines. It was built as a feeder system to bring residents in Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang to the wider MRT network.

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Want the whole route on one page? Open the Bukit Panjang LRT map to see every station and interchange along the line.