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Simei MRT station
Simei MRT station is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East–West Line (EWL) in Tampines, Singapore. Operated by SMRT Trains, the station serves nearby landmarks include Eastpoint Mall and Changkat Primary and Secondary School. The station's exterior has the characteristic dome-shaped segmented roof also seen on other elevated EWL stations in the eastern region of the country.
First announced in May 1982 as Tampines South, it was to be constructed as part of Phase II of the MRT system. The name was later changed in 1983. Before constructing the station, 15,000 square metres (18,000 sq yd) of land was acquired for viaducts leading to the station. It commenced operations on 17 December 1988 along with the other stations on the Tanah Merah to Pasir Ris stretch.
Accessibility enhancements were completed in July 2011 as well as additional bicycle parking facilities in October 2012. Half-height platform screen doors and high-volume low-speed fans were installed by August 2011 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively. The station was temporarily closed on some days in 2018 and 2024 for track works, with the former for a new signalling system for the line and the latter for integration works with the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
Simei station was first included in the early plans of the MRT system as Tampines South in May 1982. It was later announced to be part of Phase II of the MRT in October 1983 as Simei station.
Before the construction of the station, 15,000 square metres (18,000 sq yd) of land between Jalan Angin Laut and Sunbird Road were acquired in March 1985 to build viaducts to the station. Several single tenders and joint ventures between companies were prequalified for Contract 306 by May 1985, which detailed the construction of Changi Depot to Pasir Ris station, including Simei station. Contract 306 was ultimately awarded to a joint venture between Resource Development Corporation (RDC) and Sata Kogyo for S$92 million (1986) (US$42.25 million) in March 1986. Construction of the station began in May 1986. Before it was opened publicly, there was a preview of the station for nearby residents. The station was opened along with Tanah Merah to Pasir Ris stations on 17 December 1989. During the opening ceremony, then-Minister of State for the Ministries of Communications and Trade and Industry Mah Bow Tan addressed to a crowd of more than 300 guests in Simei station.
In June 1990, it was announced that Simei station would have three new footpaths leading to the station. This came after a letter was published on The Straits Times revealing that residents of Harvey Avenue, Jalan Angin Laut and Sunbird Road had to walk on a grass verge to get to the station, which became muddy when it rained as well as posing a risk for the elderly and young children during the night. Moreover, the station was criticised for its design in another letter sent to The Straits Times in 1992, claiming that commuters without umbrellas could only walk "along a half-metre wide platform next to plant bins" to the adjacent building compound (Block 248). SMRT responded by revealing that there were plans to build a sheltered walkway between the station and Block 248 but it was put on hold as the land used was to be developed by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) the next year.
On 23 February 1995, at about 7:50 pm, a train approaching the station opened its doors early when half of it was in the station, which resulted in people almost falling over as they thought the train had fully stopped. SMRT explained that the driver of the train violated standard procedures as the doors of the train are normally supposed to be on 'automatic mode', such that all of the doors open when the train fully enters a station. However, the driver accidentally activated 'manual mode', which allows the driver to open all of the doors as long as the train is not moving, which is meant to be used with prior permission.
In 2008, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced an accessibility enhancement programme for ten stations, including Simei. The programme included adding ramps, covered linkways, and taxi stands with wheelchair access. It was completed by July 2011 at a cost of S$116 million (2011) (US$92.23 million). Simei station was the first batch of ten stations announced in 2010 to have additional bicycle parking facilities as a response to the growing demand for bicycle parking spots, with the installation was completed in October 2012. Following a rise in track intrusions as well as commuters slipping when rushing for the train, the LTA and SMRT decided to install platform screen doors. Half-height platform screen doors were eventually installed and commenced operations at Simei station by August 2011. The station was installed with high-volume low-speed fans by the first quarter of 2013. In 2018, Simei was one of ten stations that was affected by early closures, late openings and full closures on 21 and 28 January of the eastern portion of the EWL, from 5 January to 4 February as a part of works for rail maintenance and checks for a new signalling system for the line.
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Simei MRT station
Simei MRT station is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East–West Line (EWL) in Tampines, Singapore. Operated by SMRT Trains, the station serves nearby landmarks include Eastpoint Mall and Changkat Primary and Secondary School. The station's exterior has the characteristic dome-shaped segmented roof also seen on other elevated EWL stations in the eastern region of the country.
First announced in May 1982 as Tampines South, it was to be constructed as part of Phase II of the MRT system. The name was later changed in 1983. Before constructing the station, 15,000 square metres (18,000 sq yd) of land was acquired for viaducts leading to the station. It commenced operations on 17 December 1988 along with the other stations on the Tanah Merah to Pasir Ris stretch.
Accessibility enhancements were completed in July 2011 as well as additional bicycle parking facilities in October 2012. Half-height platform screen doors and high-volume low-speed fans were installed by August 2011 and the first quarter of 2013, respectively. The station was temporarily closed on some days in 2018 and 2024 for track works, with the former for a new signalling system for the line and the latter for integration works with the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
Simei station was first included in the early plans of the MRT system as Tampines South in May 1982. It was later announced to be part of Phase II of the MRT in October 1983 as Simei station.
Before the construction of the station, 15,000 square metres (18,000 sq yd) of land between Jalan Angin Laut and Sunbird Road were acquired in March 1985 to build viaducts to the station. Several single tenders and joint ventures between companies were prequalified for Contract 306 by May 1985, which detailed the construction of Changi Depot to Pasir Ris station, including Simei station. Contract 306 was ultimately awarded to a joint venture between Resource Development Corporation (RDC) and Sata Kogyo for S$92 million (1986) (US$42.25 million) in March 1986. Construction of the station began in May 1986. Before it was opened publicly, there was a preview of the station for nearby residents. The station was opened along with Tanah Merah to Pasir Ris stations on 17 December 1989. During the opening ceremony, then-Minister of State for the Ministries of Communications and Trade and Industry Mah Bow Tan addressed to a crowd of more than 300 guests in Simei station.
In June 1990, it was announced that Simei station would have three new footpaths leading to the station. This came after a letter was published on The Straits Times revealing that residents of Harvey Avenue, Jalan Angin Laut and Sunbird Road had to walk on a grass verge to get to the station, which became muddy when it rained as well as posing a risk for the elderly and young children during the night. Moreover, the station was criticised for its design in another letter sent to The Straits Times in 1992, claiming that commuters without umbrellas could only walk "along a half-metre wide platform next to plant bins" to the adjacent building compound (Block 248). SMRT responded by revealing that there were plans to build a sheltered walkway between the station and Block 248 but it was put on hold as the land used was to be developed by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) the next year.
On 23 February 1995, at about 7:50 pm, a train approaching the station opened its doors early when half of it was in the station, which resulted in people almost falling over as they thought the train had fully stopped. SMRT explained that the driver of the train violated standard procedures as the doors of the train are normally supposed to be on 'automatic mode', such that all of the doors open when the train fully enters a station. However, the driver accidentally activated 'manual mode', which allows the driver to open all of the doors as long as the train is not moving, which is meant to be used with prior permission.
In 2008, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced an accessibility enhancement programme for ten stations, including Simei. The programme included adding ramps, covered linkways, and taxi stands with wheelchair access. It was completed by July 2011 at a cost of S$116 million (2011) (US$92.23 million). Simei station was the first batch of ten stations announced in 2010 to have additional bicycle parking facilities as a response to the growing demand for bicycle parking spots, with the installation was completed in October 2012. Following a rise in track intrusions as well as commuters slipping when rushing for the train, the LTA and SMRT decided to install platform screen doors. Half-height platform screen doors were eventually installed and commenced operations at Simei station by August 2011. The station was installed with high-volume low-speed fans by the first quarter of 2013. In 2018, Simei was one of ten stations that was affected by early closures, late openings and full closures on 21 and 28 January of the eastern portion of the EWL, from 5 January to 4 February as a part of works for rail maintenance and checks for a new signalling system for the line.