Tan Kah Kee station
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| DT8 Tan Kah Kee 陈嘉庚 டான் கா கீ  | |
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| Address | 651 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 266268 |
| Line(s) | Downtown Line |
| Structure | Underground |
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| Abbreviation | TKK |
Tan Kah Kee (DT8) is a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line.
History[edit]
| Date | Event |
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| 27 December 2015 | Station officially opened |
Structural integrity[edit]
Between July and August 2012, concerns were raised on the structural integrity of terraced and semi-detached residences surrounding the station, believed to be linked to the construction of the Downtown Line. This came after complaints about hairline cracks appearing on walls inside and outside the affected properties. It was understood that cracks began widening in the period of investigation. Apart from the cracks, some car porch roofs and walls had shifted, and some gates could no longer be opened. Checks were made by the authority and the houses were found to be structurally safe. Additional steps were taken to repair damages to at least 40 Watten Estate properties.[1]
Incorrect Tamil name[edit]
During the Downtown Line 2 open house on 5 December 2015, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) was informed by netizens that the Tamil translation of the station was incorrect. An apology was issued in the evening for the error and the error was rectified.[2]
Artworks[edit]
Downtown Line: 饮水思源 (Gratitude) by Hwa Chong Institution
The Chinese idiom for gratitude (饮水思源) are presented in blue and green, symbolising a running river that connects us to our history and cultural heritage.[3]
Downtown Line: 自强不息 (Resilience) by Hwa Chong Institution
The Chinese idiom for resilience (自强不息) dissolves into bands of white and yellow to form a blazing sun that shares its light through thick and thin.[3]
Layout[edit]
| L2 | Overhead Bridge | |||||||
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| L1 | Street Level | Hwa Chong Institution | ||||||
| B1 | Service Level | Restricted access | ||||||
| B2 | Concourse | Faregates, Ticketing Machines, Passenger Service Centre | ||||||
| B3 |
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| Platform A/B | ||||||||
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Exits[edit]
| Exit | Disabled-Access | Location/Nearby |
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| A |  |
Bukit Timah Road, Hwa Chong Institution |
| B | |
Dunearn Road |
Transport Services[edit]
First/Last Train Timing[edit]
| Destination | First Train | Last Train | ||
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| Mon − Fri | Sat | Sun & P.H. | Daily | |
 Downtown Line
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| DT1Bukit Panjang | 06:02 | 06:02 | 06:22 | 00:34 |
| DT35Expo | 05:44 | 05:44 | 06:04 | 23:48 |
Bus[edit]
- More travel information: Alternative Travel Method
| Bus Stop | Exit | Bus Service | |
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Tan Kah Kee Stn  41051Bt Timah Rd |
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67 74 151 154 156 157 170 174 852 961 961M
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| Opp Tan Kah Kee Stn 41069 Dunearn Rd |
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67 74 151 154 156 157 170 174 852 961 961M
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References[edit]
- ↑ "MRT works cause cracks in Bukit Timah homes". AsiaOne. Archived on 28 June 2013.
- ↑ "LTA apologises for incorrect Tamil translation of Downtown Line 2's Tan Kah Kee station". Straits Times. Archived on 8 December 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Art in Transit". Land Transport Authority.
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