After years of anticipation since the project was first announced in 2009, Singapore's Circle Line (CCL) has finally become a true complete loop. On July 12, 2026, three new stations, Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road, officially began serving passengers, connecting the last remaining segment between HarbourFront and Marina Bay that had until now remained unlinked.
With this roughly 4-kilometer segment now connected, the Circle Line consists of 33 stations spanning a total of 39 kilometers, including 12 interchange points to every other MRT line in Singapore.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) stated that passengers traveling from Telok Blangah to Marina Bay can now take a single train directly without needing to switch lines, with this journey estimated to save around 10 minutes compared to the previous route.
Before officially opening, LTA first held a public preview of the three new stations on July 4, 2026, giving residents a chance to experience the stations before full service began a week later.
The three new stations were also deliberately designed with distinct architectural themes and artworks, so they're more than just places to get on and off the train. If you're curious, here's what makes each station interesting.
Keppel carries a striking green landscape theme, complete with an undulating roof and tree-like columns that create a natural atmosphere despite being underground.
Inside the station is a mural by architect Kenneth Koh titled "Uncontainable Dreams," depicting the history of the Keppel Harbour area as a trading hub, from its days as mangrove forest to its time as a coal storage area, complete with illustrations of shipping containers.
There are also several sculptures of rare animals, such as an Indian elephant and a black rhinoceros, as part of the art installation.
Cantonment carries strong historical significance due to its location directly beneath the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, a national monument. The interior design deliberately incorporates elements from the old railway station, including green walls and a roof that mimics the original station's green roof structure.
In the platform area, you'll find a three-story-high vaulted ceiling featuring 24 stained-glass murals inspired by the old station's design, while elsewhere a large analog clock marks the positions of interchange stations along the Circle Line.
There's also the art installation "A Journey Between" by Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por, stretching 75 meters across the concourse area. The station is also directly connected to the Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, as well as future plans to revitalize the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station building.
Prince Edward Road embraces a distinctive maritime theme, evident in its passenger service centre design resembling a wooden ship's hull, complete with undulating ceiling panels that mimic ocean waves.
Uniquely, the platforms at this station are arranged in tiers like a ship's structure, differing from the other two stations, which have platforms facing each other.
In the underpass area leading to the exit, you'll find the artwork "Doppler" by Gerald Leow, a stainless steel fragments heated at varying temperatures so their colors appear to shift depending on the viewing angle and your position as you walk past.
All three stations also share an environmentally friendly, accessible design featuring barrier-free access, elevators and escalators, tactile guidance systems for the visually impaired, energy-efficient motion-sensor lighting, as well as bicycle parking facilities and covered walkways that support sustainable mobility.
