Tuas West Road MRT Station
Tuas West Road is a station on the Mass Rapid Transit East West Line, carrying the station code EW32. It sits at the western end of the line, serving the Tuas industrial district, one of Singapore's major manufacturing and logistics zones. The area around the station is dominated by industrial facilities, warehouses, and factories rather than residential neighbourhoods, making it a station used primarily by workers commuting to and from the industrial estates nearby.
Tuas West Road on the East West Line map
Tuas West Road MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | EW32 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Line colour | Green line (East West Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 大士西路 |
| Tamil name | துவாஸ் வெஸ்ட் ரோடு |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Tuas West Road on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is not an interchange, so passengers needing to switch lines must travel further along the East West Line to do so. The two neighbouring stations are Tuas Crescent (EW33) in one direction and Tuas Link (EW34) in the other, both of which also serve the same broad industrial area. From Tuas West Road, travellers can ride the East West Line directly towards the city, passing through major interchanges such as Jurong East, where connections to the North South Line are available.
The immediate surroundings of Tuas West Road station are industrial in character, with manufacturing plants and logistics facilities making up much of the landscape. There are no well-known leisure or retail landmarks in close walking distance. The station is primarily a practical commuter stop for people working in the industrial estates, and those visiting the area are most likely heading to specific workplaces or facilities within the Tuas industrial zone rather than any single prominent public destination.
Around Tuas West Road MRT station
Tuas West Road station sits within a predominantly industrial zone in the far west of Singapore, where the surrounding land is made up of factories, logistics facilities, and undeveloped terrain. There are no significant retail, residential, or leisure destinations within close walking distance of the station. The area serves mainly workers commuting to nearby industrial estates rather than general visitors.
How to get to Tuas West Road by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tuas West Road (30 stops). About 30 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Tuas West Road (16 stops). About 19 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Tuas West Road (19 stops). About 19 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Tuas West Road (8 stops). About 8 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Tuas West Road (8 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Tuas West Road (16 stops). About 17 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Tuas West Road MRT station
A trip from Tuas West Road to Changi Airport (about 50 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 West Road 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.
| To | Distance | Adult card | Before 7.45am | From 26 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | about 50 km, 30 stops | S$2.57 | S$2.07 | S$2.70 |
| Orchard | about 31 km, 19 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
| City Hall | about 31 km, 19 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
| Raffles Place | about 30 km, 18 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| Jurong East | about 14 km, 8 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Woodlands | about 30 km, 15 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| HarbourFront | about 31 km, 17 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
| Marina Bay | about 31 km, 19 stops | S$2.47 | S$1.97 | S$2.60 |
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 West Road MRT station
- Tuas West Road is one of the westernmost stations on the East West Line, so plan your journey carefully as trains can be infrequent during off-peak hours at this end of the line.
- The station primarily serves industrial workers, so expect heavy crowding during morning and evening shift change periods on weekdays.
- If you need food, shops, or services, consider alighting at an earlier station before reaching this end of the line, as amenities in the immediate area are very limited.
- Allow extra travel time when heading back towards the city during peak hours, as trains originating from the Tuas end of the line can fill up quickly.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Tuas West Road marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | None |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | None |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | None |
| EW5 | Bedok | None |
| EW6 | Kembangan | None |
| EW7 | Eunos | None |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | None |
| EW10 | Kallang | None |
| EW11 | Lavender | None |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | None |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | None |
| EW18 | Redhill | None |
| EW19 | Queenstown | None |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | None |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | None |
| EW23 | Clementi | None |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | None |
| EW26 | Lakeside | None |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | None |
| EW28 | Pioneer | None |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | None |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | None |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | None |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road (you are here) | None |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | None |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Tuas West Road MRT station: common questions
Which line is Tuas West Road MRT station on?
Tuas West Road is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW32.
Is Tuas West Road an interchange station?
No. Tuas West Road 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 West Road?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tuas West Road 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 West Road MRT station?
The immediate surroundings of Tuas West Road station are largely industrial and undeveloped, with no named public amenities or attractions within approximately one kilometre of the station.
Is there a mall or food centre close to Tuas West Road station?
There is no mall or food centre in the verified vicinity of Tuas West Road station, so visitors should plan to find food and retail options at stations closer to the city centre.
Why would someone travel to Tuas West Road station?
The station mainly serves workers employed in the surrounding industrial estates in the Tuas area, and is not generally a destination for leisure or shopping trips.
How do I get to Tuas West Road from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tuas West Road (30 stops). About 30 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 September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Tuas West Road
- Straits Times audio news now at 68 SMRT stations 8 Oct 2026
- Man Jailed for 179 Upskirt Videos and MRT Molest 10 Aug 2026
- Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Near Tuas West Road MRT 18 Jul 2026
- MRT 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.