Here at Thanggam LRT Station, do you know what its name means? Thanggam is Tamil for gold. The name comes from Lorong Thanggam nearby. It is a nod to the area’s history.
Thanggam LRT Station opened on January 29, 2005. This event coincided with the opening of the Sengkang LRT West Loop. The Punggol LRT Line’s east loop also began operations that day. This marked a significant expansion of Singapore’s LRT network.
Thanggam station is an elevated station. It is part of the Sengkang LRT Line. SBS Transit operates it. The station’s code is SW4. Its location is at 40 Fernvale Road.
The station has an island platform. This platform serves both directions of the West Loop. The Outer loop goes clockwise. The Inner loop runs counter-clockwise. From Thanggam, you can reach Sengkang via both loops. One goes via Kupang. The other travels via Fernvale.
The concourse is on Level 2. From there, a linkbridge spans Fernvale Road. This bridge connects to Lorong Samak. Lifts and stairs offer access to street level.
Need to catch a bus? Thanggam Station connects to a bus stop nearby. Bus routes 374 and 67741 serve this stop. These buses provide connections to other parts of Sengkang.
In case of LRT disruptions, bridging bus services are available. These buses connect Thanggam to Sengkang. They operate from the bus stop on Fernvale Road.
Thanggam Station provides access to several nearby places. These include High Park Residences and the Jalan Kayu estate. Abundant Grace Presbyterian Church is also nearby. HDB Fernvale Lea and Fernvale Pines are within easy reach as well.
Many use Thanggam Station every day. It provides convenient access to homes and amenities. As you continue your journey, remember Thanggam’s golden connection to this area.