“Seaside town”. That’s what Kadaloor means in Tamil. It reflects this area’s proximity to Sungei Serangoon. Now, we stand at Kadaloor LRT Station. It is more than just a stop on the Punggol LRT.
Kadaloor Station opened on January 29, 2005. It began serving the Punggol LRT East Loop. The station sits above ground. It is along Punggol Drive. You can find it between Punggol East and Edgedale Plains.
Let’s talk about getting around. Kadaloor is on the Punggol LRT’s East Loop. Its code is PE5. If you’re heading to Punggol, take note of the first and last train times. On weekdays and Saturdays, the first train towards Punggol leaves at 5:24 am. On Sundays and public holidays, it leaves at 5:44 am. The last train departs at 12:25 am daily. If you are taking the Inner Loop, the first train towards Punggol leaves at 5:33 am on Weekdays and Saturdays, and at 5:53 am on Sundays and Public Holidays. The last train departs at 12:51 am.
The station has two platforms. Platform 1 serves the Outer Loop towards Punggol. It goes via Riviera. Platform 2 serves the Inner Loop also towards Punggol but via Oasis.
Let’s explore the station layout. Level 3 is where you find the Punggol LRT platforms. Level 2 is the concourse. Here, you can pass through fare gates. You can also top up your card at the kiosk. There’s even a retail shop. A linkbridge connects you across Punggol Drive. Level 1 is the street level. This is where you find station exits and bus stops.
Kadaloor station has a concourse on Level 2. This concourse has an overhead bridge. It crosses Punggol Drive. Lifts and stairs connect you to the street.
There are two exits at Kadaloor LRT station. Exit A is on the Punggol Drive eastbound side. This exit leads to Edgedale Plains. It is near Waterway Primary School and The Terrace condominium. You will also find HDB Waterway Sunbeam, Sundew and Sunray nearby. Exit B is on the Punggol Drive westbound side. This leads to RiverParc Residence and HDB The Meadows and Eastdale.
Need to catch a bus? Kadaloor station connects to two bus stops. Bus stop 65329 is at Exit A. It serves buses 50 and 666. Bus stop 65321 is at Exit B. It also serves buses 50 and 666.
What happens if there is a LRT service disruption? Rail bridging services may activate. These buses will ply the affected routes. You can board the bus at bus stop 65329. This is at Exit A. It will take you towards Punggol. There are no bridging services for the East Loop Inner. But free regular bus services may be available. Check the bus stops connected to the LRT stations.
Kadaloor isn’t just a station. It is a gateway. It connects you to homes, schools, and more. It is a vital part of the Punggol community. Next time you pass through Kadaloor, remember its name. Remember it means seaside town. Think about the area’s connection to Sungei Serangoon.