Sengkang & Punggol LRT

Singapore’s Sengkang LRT (SKLRT) and Punggol LRT (PGLRT) are fully automated, elevated light rail systems designed to enhance local connectivity and support the growing residential estates of Sengkang and Punggol. Together, these driverless LRT networks offer residents and visitors seamless first-mile and last-mile connections to MRT lines, bus interchanges, parks, schools, shopping hubs, and healthcare facilities. Also, you can explore Bukit Panjang LRT.

Sengkang & Punggol LRT Lines Singapore
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Route Maps & Loop Structure

Both LRT systems operate on loop-based designs, with a central interchange station that connects to the North East MRT Line:

🔹 Sengkang LRT (SKLRT)

East Loop: Compassvale, Rumbia, Bakau, Kangkar, Ranggung

West Loop: Cheng Lim, Farmway, Tongkang, Renjong, Layar

Interchange Hub: Sengkang LRT Station → Integrated with Sengkang MRT (NE16), Compass One Mall, and Sengkang Bus Interchange

🔹 Punggol LRT (PGLRT)

East Loop: Cove, Coral Edge, Riviera, Kadaloor

West Loop: Soo Teck, Nibong, Sam Kee, Teck Lee (planned)

Interchange Hub: Punggol LRT Station → Integrated with Punggol MRT (NE17), Waterway Point, and Punggol Bus Interchange

Key LRT Stations & What They Serve

Sengkang Highlights

Compassvale: Near Sengkang Secondary School, community clubs

Cheng Lim: Closest station to Sengkang General Hospital

Farmway: Gateway to Riverside Park and educational institutions

Tongkang: Access to Fernvale and family housing estates

Punggol Highlights

Cove (PE1): Residential zone near Punggol Marina

Sam Kee (PW1): Links to SAFRA Punggol and Town Hub

Riviera (PE4): Near schools and Oasis Terraces

Teck Lee (PW2): Future station supporting new residential growth

System Features & Accessibility

Fully automated, driverless, elevated guideways

Rubber-tired vehicles for smooth, quiet operation

High frequency during peak periods (mornings & evenings)

Barrier-free access, platform screen doors, and sheltered walkways

Integrated ticketing with MRT and buses via EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay, and contactless cards

Both systems cater to families, students, elderly residents, and daily commuters who benefit from fast, safe, and convenient short-distance travel.

Ticketing Tips & Travel Planning

Use EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay, Singapore Tourist Pass, or contactless Visa/Mastercard

Fares are integrated with the MRT and bus networks

GTMs (General Ticketing Machines) available at all stations

Plan routes using MyTransport.SG, SMRTConnect, or SimplyGo

Future Plans & Enhancements

For SKLRT:

Upgrade to higher-capacity trains

Enhanced queue management and accessibility improvements

Anticipated ridership growth in the expanding Sengkang West area

For PGLRT:

Opening of Teck Lee Station alongside new housing projects

Integration with autonomous mobility tech for seamless first/last-mile transport

Upgrades to align with Punggol Digital District and its smart infrastructure vision

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sengkang LRT (SKLRT) and Punggol LRT (PGLRT) are separate but similarly structured light rail systems in northeastern Singapore. Both operate on East and West loop lines and connect to the North East MRT Line, but they serve different towns—Sengkang and Punggol, respectively.

Yes. SKLRT connects to Sengkang MRT Station (NE16), while PGLRT links to Punggol MRT Station (NE17), both on the North East Line (NEL). Each station also has a bus interchange and nearby shopping mall.

You can pay using EZ-Link cards, NETS FlashPay, contactless Visa/Mastercard, or the Singapore Tourist Pass. Fares are integrated with the MRT and bus systems for seamless transfers.

Cheng Lim Station on the West Loop is the closest LRT station to Sengkang General Hospital.

Key attractions include SAFRA Punggol, Waterway Point, Punggol Town Hub, Oasis Terraces, and Punggol Waterway Park, all accessible via various stations on the PGLRT.

Yes, all stations on both SKLRT and PGLRT are barrier-free, equipped with lifts, tactile guidance systems, and platform screen doors for safety and accessibility.

Both lines are set for upgrades, including new trains with higher capacity and improved station facilities. Punggol’s Teck Lee Station is also planned to open alongside future residential developments.

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