New Rail Connection: Circle Line From Dhoby Ghaut to Bartley

1. The Circle Line (CCL) is an orbital line that will link all the existing Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines, thereby enhancing connectivity and providing essential connection to the city.

2. The newly opened stretch comprises 11 stations - Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Promenade, Nicoll Highway, Stadium, Mountbatten, Dakota, Paya Lebar, MacPherson and Tai Seng - and will connect with the CCL stations between Bartley and Marymount, bringing the total number of operational CCL stations to 16. This stretch of the CCL will enhance access to education, art and culture, shopping, entertainment, as well as sporting and recreational facilities.

3. With an expected daily ridership of 200,000, commuters can also look forward to significant travel time savings while using the CCL. For instance, commuters travelling from Bishan to Changi can make use of the CCL and transfer at the Paya Lebar Interchange Station to connect to the existing East-West Line.

4. Similarly, passengers travelling across the island can now bypass the busy City Hall and Raffles Place interchanges with the new connections created by the CCL.

5. Besides saving time, the CCL stations are also designed to cater to the diverse needs of different commuters. Elderly commuters, the visually handicapped and those in wheelchairs will benefit from the wide fare gates, lifts at the entrances and platforms, and handicapped-friendly toilets that are standard features in all CCL stations.

6. Commuters can also expect a more pleasant journey with unique integrated artwork conceived and created by local artists in the CCL stations as part of LTA's Art in Transit Programme.

About CCL (Dhoby Ghaut to Marymount)

1 Interchange station with North South and North East Lines

2 Interchange station with East West Line

CCL (Dhoby Ghaut to Bartley) CCL (Bartley to Marymount)

Route Length 11km 5.7km No. of Stations

11 5

Station Names 1. Dhoby Ghaut 1

2. Bras Basah

3. Esplanade

4. Promenade

5. Nicoll Highway

6. Stadium

7. Mountbatten

8. Dakota

9. Paya Lebar 2

10. MacPherson

11. Tai Seng

1. Bartley

2. Serangoon 3

3. Lorong Chuan

4. Bishan 4

5. Marymount

3 Interchange station with North East Line 4 Interchange station with North South Line

About the CCL Trains

Manufactured by the consortium of Alstom Transportation S.A., Alstom Transport (S) Pte Ltd and Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd. Manufactured and tested in Valenciennes, France. Fully-automated trains undergo extensive tests at the Kim Chuan Depot to ensure that they are functionally and operationally ready. Each CCL train is 70 m. Three train-cars which is shorter than the six train-cars used on the existing MRT network. Large central windows at the front and rear cars, allowing passengers to have a good view of the train tunnel.

EXAMPLES OF TRAVEL TIME SAVINGS WITH CCL

1. Bedok to Singapore Flyer

2. MacPherson to Old Airport Food Centre

3. MacPherson to Bras Basah

4. Serangoon to Paya Lebar

5. Bishan to Paya Lebar

6. Woodlands to Paya Lebar

*includes waiting & transfer times

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 30 Existing MRT[1] 40 Bus[2] 45

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 15 Existing MRT[3] Nil Bus[4] 25

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 25 Existing MRT [5] 30 Bus[6] 25

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 12 Existing MRT[7] 33 Bus[8] 25

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 17 Existing MRT[9] 35 Bus[10] 45

Mode of Transport Travel Time (min) CCL 40 MRT[11] 55 Bus[12] 95

[1] Bedok to City Hall, Walk (NSEW) [2] Bus Service Number 67 transfer to Bus Service Number 961C [3] Prior to CCL , there were no nearby train stations [4] Bus Service Number 135/76/43 transfer to Bus Service Number 30 [5] Bus Service Number 24, Paya Lebar to City Hall, Walk to Bras Basah stations [6] Bus Service Number 80 [7] Serangoon to Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall to Paya Lebar (NEL to NSEW) [8] Bus Service Number 43 or 70 [9] Bishan to City Hall to Paya Lebar (NSEW) [10] Bus Service Number 13 [11] Woodlands to City Hall to Paya Lebar (NSEW) [12] Bus Service Number 966 transfer to Bus Service Number 154

Factsheet Bras Basah Station

Factsheet CCL Photography Competition 2010

Last Updated on 16/04/2010

Fact Sheet

No. 1 Hampshire Road Singapore 219428 Tel: 1800-CALL LTA (1800-2255 582) Fax: (65) 6396 1595 Date of Issue: 16 April 2010

Bras Basah Station

Location

Bras Basah Station is located beneath Bras Brasah Road. Some of its

surrounding buildings are Chijmes, Rendezvous Hotel, the Singapore

Management University, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Plaza by the Park, the

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and NTUC Trade Union House. Commuters

with an interest in the arts and culture will also find the National Museum of

Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum, Peranakan Museum and the School of

the Arts (SOTA) within walking distance of the station.

Architecture

As the Circle Line has to undercross the East-West Line beneath Victoria Street

to reach the Station, Bras Basah Station has to be built very deep into the

ground. In fact, at 35m, Bras Basah Station is the deepest MRT station in

Singapore. The station also houses the longest escalator in the whole MRT

system. The 41m long escalator stretches from the ticket concourse to the

transfer level and takes approximately one minute to travel.

While the deep station requires a visual connection to the externals – such

visibility is important to avoid panic in the case of an emergency underground,

the historic district and park location require a station that can disappear into

the landscape.

A single design strategy resolved these two conflicting requirements - the

architects create a station roof that can double up as a skylight and landscape

element, a water-filled glass skylight. Viewed from the park, it is a reflection

pool; from the station platform, an immense skylight.

The design also delights the commuter and the visitor to the civic district. The

watergarden reflects the historic buildings, increasing their stature and

symbolic importance. The skylight brings light and views deep into the ground,

turning a potentially oppressive, labyrinth experience into a clear, direct and

exciting journey from the earth to the surface.

The watergarden filters the sunlight to creating a rippling, ever-changing

graphic effect as the sun moves across the sky. The water film circulates over

the 3-ply tampered glass, carrying away the heat that rises to the top of the

canyon, and releasing it in evaporative cooling as it tumbles over waterfall

walls.

All the ventilation shafts are concealed within recessed landscape elements so

that view lines to the surrounding civic buildings are clear. Landscaped buffer

zones prevent exhaust air from the tunnels.

The natural light permits the station to be used during the day without artificial

lighting. Direct connections are provided to the public underpass within the

SMU, providing a seamless connection with the surrounding developments.

Awards

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Bras Basah Station was commissioned through the Marina Line International

Architectural Design Competition jointly organised by the Land Transport

Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). “Marina

Line” was the then-working name for CCL.

The SIA awarded LTA the prize for ‘Excellence in Architectural Design

Competitions’ at the 2001 SIA Awards.

LTA's in-house architects formed a close working relationship with architect

company, WOHA, and the close collaboration created the truly remarkable

station.

More recently in 2009, the station won the “World's Best Transport Building

of the Year” title at the World Architecture Festival held in Barcelona. Selected

by an international panel of judges, the jury noted that the station “...easily took

the prize because of its sensitive approach towards the project in not actually

creating a built structure. Instead it gave precedence to the surrounding,

historically important, colonial structures, creating a piazza-like urban space to

the station underneath. The handling of the station underneath is as poetic and

functional in its design approach, especially the filtration of light through a

basin of water.”

The award affirms LTA’s commitment to achieving quality design as part of

delivering a people-centred land transport system that is not only safe,

affordable and eco-friendly, but also attractive.

Fact Sheet

No. 1 Hampshire Road Singapore 219428 Tel: 1800-CALL LTA (1800-2255 582) Fax: (65) 6396 1595 Date of Issue: 16 April 2010

CCL Photography Competition 2010

1. To commemorate the opening of the Circle Line (CCL) from Dhoby

Ghaut to Bartley, the Land Transport Authority organised the Circle Line

Photography Competition 2010 to encourage the community to contribute to

land transport infrastructure through art.

2. The theme - “The Circle Line: Connecting Me To Places I Want To Go”

allows the community to capture interesting sights, people, activities or even

their personal precious moments when travelling on the Circle Line.

3. Held from 17 February to 17 March, the competition attracted over 360

entries. The panel of judges, made up of professional photographers, selected

the top ten from 50 entries shortlisted by the organiser based on their relevance

to the theme. Please refer to Annex A for the winners and their entries.

4. The top prize winner takes home $2,000 in cash, while the second and

third prize winners will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively. Seven other

merit prize winners will receive $200 each.

5. The top three winning pieces will be displayed at all of the 11 new

stations. The public can also view the 50 shortlisted entries on the CCL Fan

Page on Facebook. (facebook.com/CircleLine).

ANNEX A Winners of Photography Competition

Winner Photo First Prize

Mr Suhaimi Abdullah

Scream your heart out! Join the ride and fun at the Marina Bay area. The Circle Line brings us closer as we spend quality time with our friends and families.

Second Prize

Ms Ng Yean Fong

Friendship & Great Food With the Circle Line, it is so easy for old friends to gather and enjoy all the great food that Geylang offers.

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Third prize

Mr Bernard Poh

We’re Singaporeans We Love Shopping VivoCity is one of the favorite places I hang out with friends and family. Sometimes we even made day trips to Sentosa for the sun, sand and beach. With the Circle Line, getting to our favorite place is even easier!

Merit Prize

Ms Tan Ai Bee

Photography Is My Passion The Esplanade area with its beautiful night scene and Singapore skyline is my favorite photography haunt. Now with the Circle Line I can reduce my commuting time and spend more time here to capture the beautiful sights.

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Merit Prize

Mr Lee Kia Jiam

The Iconic Singapore FlyerThe area around the Singapore Flyer is a place for many sporting events. But it is also fast becoming a popular gathering place for families. With the Circle Line Esplanade & Promenade Stations, more would come for the great food and entertainment this place has to offer.

Merit Prize

Mr Ng Wei Shuen

Our First Date The Singapore Flyer was where we had our first date. It was a truly memorable night for us. With the Circle Line Promenade Station, we will definitely be coming back to our special place whenever we want.

4

Merit Prize

Mr Timothy Lee

Great Place To Chill Everyone I know loves the atmosphere and vibrancy that the Esplanade offers. The Esplanade is also THE place to be for a scenic and relaxing place to chill.

Merit Prize

Mr Ng Wei Chean

Green Oasis The Botanic Garden is one of the favourite destination for wedding couples and nature lovers. With the Circle Line Botanic Gardens Station, we can get to the green oasis while leaving our cars at home.

Merit Prize

Mr Tan Kian Wee

Teach A Man To Fish Labrador Park is my favourite place to go fishing. With the Circle Line, getting there will be so convenient.

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Merit Prize

Mrs Chua Tiew Eng

Go West West Coast is usually crowded on weekends with family outings and picnics. As for me, nothing beats the fun of flying kites at West Coast where the spectacular sunset is a wonderful sight to behold.