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*{{DTL}}: ''A Banquet'' by Yeo Chee Kiong<br>The artist meant for the two reflective isometric chairs and a bulbous speech balloon to not only signify the importance of organic communication in an era of technological advancement and digital media but also the spirit of free trade. Having the surrounding colours of the station reflected in the artwork’s shiny surfaces, transformed them into two sets of magnificent kaleidoscopes which also symbolises cultural exchange.<ref>[//www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/a_better_public_transport_experience/art_in_transit.html "Art in Transit"]. Land Transport Authority. Retrieved 22 June 2020.</ref> | *{{DTL}}: ''A Banquet'' by Yeo Chee Kiong[[File:DT35-A Banquet.png|300px|right]]<br>The artist meant for the two reflective isometric chairs and a bulbous speech balloon to not only signify the importance of organic communication in an era of technological advancement and digital media but also the spirit of free trade. Having the surrounding colours of the station reflected in the artwork’s shiny surfaces, transformed them into two sets of magnificent kaleidoscopes which also symbolises cultural exchange.<ref>[//www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/a_better_public_transport_experience/art_in_transit.html "Art in Transit"]. Land Transport Authority. Retrieved 22 June 2020.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 24 July 2020
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| Template:Code/2 Expo 博览 எக்ஸ்போ   | |
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| Address | 21 Changi South Avenue 1 2 Expo Drive Singapore 486065/485985 |
| Line(s) | East–West Line Downtown Line |
| Connections | File:Bus Logo.png File:Taxi Logo.png |
| Abbreviation | XPO |
Expo (CG1/DT35) is an elevated/underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East–West Line and the Downtown Line.
The East–West Line's station sports a space age architecture designed by world-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster. The roof is clad in titanium, steel, and glass, and its design enabled the platform to be columns-free, invoking a sense of spaciousness. The station is built to handle fluctuating passenger volumes due to events at the adjacent Singapore Expo, and has the large spaces needed to facilitate smooth traffic flow.
History
| Date | Event |
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| 10 January 2001 | Station officially opens |
| 21 October 2017 | Station interchanges with Downtown Line |
Train services to Expo station were initially operated as a 2-station shuttle service from Tanah Merah when the station first opened. It was then converted to a through service from Boon Lay station when Changi Airport station opened. However, to cut costs due to low ridership, it was reverted into shuttle service on 22 July 2003.
Architecture
The station's shell-shaped roof is derived from the section of a torus, as the eventual shape of the roof resembles a cylindrical cut perpendicular to the torus, while the shell roof is supported by two pairs of "Y" shaped twin columns separated by a 70-metre span in between. These columns are unique in that they are built outside the station platform and behind the train tracks.
Another distinctive feature is the large disc situated at the top of the glass elevator shaft. The disc overhangs and terminates one end of the toroidal curved roof form, and contains an elevator shaft for the usage of the handicapped or needy. Its unusual shape lead some people to comment that it looked like a spaceship or UFO. This unique disc is the first of its kind in Singapore, although it was also used for the New Supreme Court building which was opened in 2006.
Artworks
- Downtown Line: A Banquet by Yeo Chee Kiong
The artist meant for the two reflective isometric chairs and a bulbous speech balloon to not only signify the importance of organic communication in an era of technological advancement and digital media but also the spirit of free trade. Having the surrounding colours of the station reflected in the artwork’s shiny surfaces, transformed them into two sets of magnificent kaleidoscopes which also symbolises cultural exchange.[1]
Layout
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| Platform A/B | ||||
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| L1 | EWL Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Passenger Service Centre | ||
| Street Level | Singapore Expo, Changi City Point | |||
| B1 | Transfer Linkway | between East–West Line Concourse and Downtown Line Concourse | ||
| Underpass | Changi City Point | |||
| B2 | DTL Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Passenger Service Centre | ||
| B3 | Template:Route/2 | |||
| Platform C/D | ||||
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Exits
| Exit | Disabled-Access | Location/Nearby |
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| A |  |
Singapore Expo |
| B | |
Changi Business Park, Changi City Point |
| C | |
Singapore Expo |
| D | |
Changi City Point, Changi Business Park |
| E | |
Changi South Avenue 1, Changi City Point |
| F | |
Changi City Point |
| G | |
UE Bizhub East |
Transport Services
First/Last Train Timing
| Destination | First Train | Last Train | ||
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| Mon − Fri | Sat | Sun & P.H. | Daily | |
| File:MRTFFF.png East–West Line | ||||
| EW4CGTanah Merah | 05:36 | 05:36 | 06:04 | 00:11 |
| CG2Changi Airport | 05:23 | 05:23 | 05:50 | 23:53 |
| File:MRTFFF.png Downtown Line | ||||
| DT1Bukit Panjang | 05:36 | 05:36 | 05:54 | 23:40 |
Bus
| Bus Stop | Exit | Bus Service |
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| 96021 | Opp Expo Halls 1/2/3 |
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| 96029 | Expo Halls 1/2/3 |
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| 96031 | Opp Expo Halls 4/5/6 |
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| 96039 | Expo Halls 4/5/6 |
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| 96221 | Opp S'pore Expo |
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| 96229 | S'pore Expo |
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| 96301 | Expo Stn Exit B |
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| 96309 | Expo Stn Exit E |
References
- ↑ "Art in Transit". Land Transport Authority. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
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