Tuas Crescent MRT Station

Tuas Crescent MRT station is an elevated stop on the East West Line in Tuas, in the west of Singapore, and carries the station code EW31. It takes its name from Tuas Crescent, a road close to the station, so the name on the platform signs matches the street names you will see on local maps. The station sits above ground, which means trains arrive and depart on raised tracks rather than in tunnels, and passengers reach the platforms by going up from street level.

Tuas Crescent on the East West Line map

Tuas Crescent MRT station at a glance

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

What sets the station apart is its setting. The platforms and the tracks leading to them were built into the middle of a road viaduct, so the railway shares the same raised structure as vehicle traffic. This arrangement was a first for train services in Singapore. When the station was planned, it was expected to benefit an estimated 100,000 commuters a day, giving people who live, work or travel in Tuas a direct rail link to the rest of the East West Line.

History of Tuas Crescent MRT station

Plans for the station were first made public on 11 January 2011 by Raymond Lim, who was Transport Minister at the time. It was originally due to open in 2016, but the date was pushed back so that a new signalling system could be installed, and the station finally opened to passengers on 18 June 2017. A few months later, from 16 to 19 November 2017, it was temporarily closed along with the other stations from Gul Circle to Tuas Link after a train collision between Joo Koon and Gul Circle, with trains returning to this section on 20 November 2017.

Inside Tuas Crescent MRT station

Be ready for a climb if you choose the stairs: Tuas Crescent MRT station has the longest staircase of any station in Singapore, with 105 steps. It also has the longest escalator on the rail network, at 17.5 metres, which most passengers carrying bags or travelling with children will find the more comfortable way up.

For most people, the station is simply the practical way to reach Tuas by train. If your workplace, appointment or delivery address is in this part of the west, getting off at Tuas Crescent MRT station saves a long road journey, and because it sits on the East West Line, you can ride straight through to many other parts of the island without changing trains. Residents and workers returning home can use it the same way in reverse.

Before you set off, check the line map, the routes from major stations and the tips further down this page, which will help you plan the walk from the platform to your destination and make sense of the journey from wherever you are starting. Allow a little extra time on your first visit to get used to the long escalator and the height of the platforms above the road.

Around Tuas Crescent MRT station

Tuas Crescent station sits within a largely industrial and undeveloped part of western Singapore, where factories, warehouses and light industrial facilities make up most of the surrounding land use. The area has little in the way of retail, dining or leisure amenities within walking distance, reflecting its role as a station serving workers in the Tuas industrial corridor rather than residents or tourists.

How to get to Tuas Crescent by MRT

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

Fares from Tuas Crescent MRT station

A trip from Tuas Crescent to Changi Airport (about 48 km) costs S$2.57 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Tuas Crescent 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 Tuas Crescent MRT station

• The station serves primarily industrial workers, so trains and platforms can be busy during shift change hours in the early morning and early evening.
• If you are travelling to a specific workplace in the area, check your destination address carefully before alighting, as the industrial blocks in this corridor can be spread out and look similar.
• For food or shopping, plan to travel back towards more central stations on the East West Line, as there are no known amenities within easy walking distance of this station.
• Allow extra travel time if you are making a long journey along the East West Line, as Tuas Crescent is near the western terminus and the full line is one of the longer routes in the network.

All stations on the East West Line

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

Read the full East West Line guide.

Tuas Crescent MRT station: common questions

Which line is Tuas Crescent MRT station on?

Tuas Crescent is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW31.

Is Tuas Crescent an interchange station?

No. Tuas Crescent is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Tuas Crescent?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tuas Crescent a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Tuas Crescent MRT station?

The immediate area around Tuas Crescent station is predominantly industrial and undeveloped, with no named public amenities such as malls, food centres or parks identified within approximately 1 km of the station.

Is there a food centre or shopping mall close to Tuas Crescent station?

There is no food centre or shopping mall within approximately 1 km of Tuas Crescent station, so visitors are advised to find dining or retail options at stations further along the East West Line.

Why does Tuas Crescent station have so few amenities nearby?

The station was built to provide transport access for workers in the Tuas industrial zone, an area dominated by factories and warehouses, which means residential and commercial development in the vicinity is very limited.

How do I get to Tuas Crescent from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tuas Crescent (29 stops). About 29 stops, no 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 Tuas Crescent

• Straits Times audio news now at 68 SMRT stations 8 Oct 2026
• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Near Tuas West Road MRT 18 Jul 2026
• MRT Walking Map (2017) 11 Aug 2023

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the East West 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.