Tuas West Road MRT Station

Tuas West Road MRT station is an elevated station on the East West Line in Tuas, the industrial district in the west of Singapore. It carries the station code EW32 and runs along Pioneer Road, one of the main roads through this part of Tuas. The station is operated by SMRT Trains and forms part of the stretch of line that carries the East West Line beyond Joo Koon into the Tuas area.

Tuas West Road on the East West Line map

Tuas West Road MRT station at a glance

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

Because the line was extended here to give better public transport access to Tuas and the Jurong Industrial Estate, most people who use Tuas West Road MRT station are commuters heading to and from workplaces nearby. Passenger numbers tend to follow working patterns, so the station is at its busiest when shifts start and finish. Being above ground, the platforms give a view across the surrounding industrial landscape as trains approach.

History of Tuas West Road MRT station

The station opened on 18 June 2017 together with the other stations on the Tuas West Extension, two days after an open house that let the public look around before passenger service began. It was originally planned under the name Tuas West and took its current name after a public naming exercise in 2012. The opening came later than the first target of 2016, as extra time was needed to test the new signalling system used on the extension. In November 2017 the stations on this stretch closed for a few days following a train collision at Joo Koon, reopening on 20 November.

Inside Tuas West Road MRT station

The station has two exits along Pioneer Road and two drop-off points for passengers arriving by car or taxi. It is wheelchair accessible, so passengers using wheelchairs, pushing prams or carrying heavy bags can move between street level and the platforms without using stairs.

Most journeys to this station are made for work or business in the surrounding industrial area. The station is the nearest rail stop for Tuas Incineration Plant, one of the facilities that handles Singapore’s waste, and for Tuas Amenity Centre, which serves people working in the district. Staff and visitors going to Michelman Asia Pacific can also use the station, as can anyone with an appointment at the other companies and plants along Pioneer Road.

For contractors, delivery staff and job seekers attending interviews in Tuas, arriving by MRT avoids the need to drive into an area where most traffic is made up of heavy vehicles. If you are visiting Tuas West Road MRT station for the first time, check which of the two exits is closer to your destination before you leave the platform, as the buildings here are spread out and walking between them can take a while.

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.

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.

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.

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 October 2026.

News and guides mentioning Tuas West Road

• 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 Jailed for 179 Upskirt Videos and MRT Molest 10 Aug 2026
• Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Near Tuas West Road MRT 18 Jul 2026

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.