Springleaf MRT Station

Springleaf MRT station is an underground station on Upper Thomson Road in Yishun, in the north of Singapore. It is a stop on the Thomson-East Coast Line with the station code TE4, and it is run by SMRT Trains. Because the platforms sit below ground, the only visible parts at street level are the entrances along the road and beside the surrounding estates.

Springleaf on the Thomson East Coast Line map

Springleaf MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

The station mainly serves people who live in the Springleaf neighbourhood and the Thong Soon residential estate, along with those visiting the shophouses that line Upper Thomson Road. It is also the nearest rail stop for Springleaf Nature Park, so walkers and families heading to the green spaces nearby make up a good share of its passengers, especially at weekends. New housing planned for the Springleaf area is expected to add more residents who will rely on it in the coming years.

History of Springleaf MRT station

The station was first revealed in August 2012 as part of the planned Thomson Line, which was later combined with the Eastern Region Line to create the Thomson-East Coast Line. Builders worked only seven metres from the Upper Thomson Road shophouses and took extra care to protect the buildings and the people using them. After delays linked to COVID-19 restrictions and a review of the line’s rail software, the station opened to passengers on 28 August 2021. In May 2024 it received a royal visitor, when Ibrahim Iskandar, the King of Malaysia, stopped here during his state visit to Singapore.

Inside Springleaf MRT station

Three entrances lead into the station, one each for Springleaf Nature Park, the Thong Soon estate and the Upper Thomson Road shophouses, so it is worth picking the one closest to where you are going. Look out for Tree of Memories by Koh Hong Teng on the lift shaft. This Art-in-Transit work shows the local shophouses wrapped in a banyan tree like the one in the nature park, linking the neighbourhood’s people with the greenery around them.

For most visitors, Springleaf MRT station is a starting point for time outdoors. Thong Soon Green Playground is the closest attraction, about 220 metres away or roughly a four minute walk, which makes it handy for families with young children. Springleaf Nature Park is around 340 metres from the station, about six minutes on foot. Springleaf Garden Park lies a little further at about 500 metres, or eight minutes away. For worshippers, Masjid Ahmad Ibrahim is about one kilometre from the station, a walk of roughly 16 minutes. Residents also use the station for daily trips to work and school, and for reaching the shops and eateries along Upper Thomson Road.

Around Springleaf MRT station

Springleaf station sits within a quiet, low-density residential area on the northern fringe of Singapore, surrounded by greenery and nature reserves. The station is close to SpringLeaf Nature Park and Springleaf Garden Park, making it a popular starting point for those seeking outdoor recreation. The neighbourhood has a calm, suburban character with little commercial activity in the immediate vicinity.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Springleaf by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Springleaf MRT station

A trip from Springleaf to Changi Airport (about 32 km) costs S$2.49 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Springleaf to the main hubs, the early bird fare for journeys that start before 7.45am on weekdays, and the fare that applies from 26 December 2026.

Estimated from the route distance between stations and the Public Transport Council fare table in force from 27 December 2025. The exact fare can differ by one band. Cash fares are higher. Use the fare calculator for any other journey, or check your fare on the SimplyGo app.

Tips for using Springleaf MRT station

• Thong Soon Green Playground and SpringLeaf Nature Park are both within a comfortable walking distance from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
• Springleaf Garden Park is roughly an eight-minute walk, so allow a little extra time, particularly in warm or wet weather.
• Masjid Ahmad Ibrahim is about a sixteen-minute walk, so visitors may prefer to use local bus services rather than making the full journey on foot.
• The area sees lighter crowds than more central stations, but allow extra time during morning and evening peak hours as trains on the Thomson East Coast Line can fill up at interchange stops further down the line.

All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line

In order along the line, with Springleaf marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.

Springleaf MRT station: common questions

Which line is Springleaf MRT station on?

Springleaf is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE4.

Is Springleaf an interchange station?

No. Springleaf is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Springleaf?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Springleaf a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Springleaf MRT station?

The station is close to several green spaces, including Thong Soon Green Playground at approximately 220 metres, SpringLeaf Nature Park at approximately 340 metres, and Springleaf Garden Park at approximately 500 metres. Masjid Ahmad Ibrahim is also in the area, roughly 1,000 metres away.

Is there a mall or food centre near Springleaf station?

There is no mall or hawker centre among the verified places near Springleaf station. The immediate surroundings are largely residential and green in character.

How far is SpringLeaf Nature Park from Springleaf MRT station?

SpringLeaf Nature Park is approximately 340 metres from the station in a straight line, which works out to roughly a six-minute walk. Please note that actual walking distance may be slightly longer depending on the route taken.

How do I get to Springleaf from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Caldecott (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Caldecott to Springleaf (5 stops). About 19 stops with 2 changes.

Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed October 2026.

News and guides mentioning Springleaf

• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• Singapore MRT Network: Lines, Fares & How It All Works 29 Sep 2026
• Woodlands North Station Complete: RTS Link Opens 2027 7 Sep 2026
• Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Singapore and Their Nearest MRT Stations 25 Apr 2026

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the Thomson-East Coast Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.