North East Line MRT Map (NEL)

Singapore’s First Fully Automated Heavy Rail

The North East Line (NEL) holds a historic place in Singapore’s MRT system as the world’s first fully underground and driverless heavy rail line. Spanning across the northeastern corridor, it serves a mix of heritage neighborhoods, modern towns, and commercial centers — linking the HarbourFront area to Punggol in just over 30 minutes. You can also explore Circle Line Map.

North-East Line MRT Map Singapore 2025
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Line Facts

Line Code: NE

Color: Purple

Operators: SBS Transit Ltd

Opened: 2003

Number of Stations: 16

Total Length: ~20 km

Type: Fully underground, driverless

Route Map & Major Connections

The North East Line MRT map runs from HarbourFront (NE1) at Singapore’s southern edge to Punggol (NE17) in the northeast — cutting across Chinatown, Dhoby Ghaut, and Serangoon.

Key Interchange Stations:

Dhoby Ghaut (NE6/NS24/CC1): Central 3-line interchange

Outram Park (NE3/EW16/TE17): Major transfer hub

Serangoon (NE12/CC13): Shopping + Circle Line

Little India (NE7/DT12): Cultural hotspot + Downtown Line

HarbourFront (NE1/CC29): VivoCity, Sentosa, and Circle Line

Punggol (NE17/PTC): LRT link to new residential zones

Top Destinations Along the NEL

HarbourFront: Gateway to Sentosa Island, VivoCity mall

Chinatown (NE4): Iconic street markets, temples, and food

Clarke Quay (NE5): Nightlife, bars, and Singapore River

Dhoby Ghaut (NE6): Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura

Kovan (NE13): Local eats and heartland charm

Punggol (NE17): Waterway Point, cycling trails, and parks

What Makes NEL Unique?

Singapore’s first MRT line to go fully driverless

Entire line is underground with modern station architecture

Links heritage districts (Chinatown, Little India) with new towns (Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol)

Known for art-in-transit installations at multiple stations

Connects easily to Sentosa via HarbourFront Station

Commuter & Tourist Tips

Chinatown MRT (NE4) is the closest station to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Little India MRT puts you in the middle of Serangoon Road’s cultural scene

Clarke Quay MRT is ideal for dining and nightlife — use exits B and C for the riverfront

Serangoon MRT is great for quick access to NEX Mall and the Circle Line

Punggol MRT links directly to the Punggol LRT, serving modern eco-towns

Train Timings & Frequency

Operating Hours: 5:30am – 12:00am

Peak Frequency: 2.5 minutes

Off-Peak Frequency: 5–6 minutes

Total Travel Time (NE1 to NE17): Approx. 34 minutes

Ticketing Info

Supports EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay, and Visa/Mastercard PayWave

Best value for tourists: Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited travel

Plan your route using SimplyGo or SMRTConnect apps

All NEL stations have General Ticketing Machines (GTMs)

Future of the North East Line

Upcoming upgrades to handle increased ridership from Punggol Digital District

Future plans to enhance transfer efficiency at interchanges like Outram Park and Dhoby Ghaut

More art-in-transit elements and smart crowd control systems planned

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