Early stations' bare essentials

A double-volume space featuring a lofty ceiling is a hallmark of the Toa Payoh station.
A double-volume space featuring a lofty ceiling is a hallmark of the Toa Payoh station. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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The North-South Line, launched in 1987, and the East-West Line (1989) were the first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Singapore.

The designs of stations on both lines were basic, with the emphasis more on engineering and safety with simple aesthetics.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 29, 2020, with the headline Early stations' bare essentials. Subscribe