Are you interested in travelling using the metro — known as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in the local context — to get around the city during the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend?
The Singapore MRT system is not only affordable, but it is also clean, comfortable and convenient. Check out these useful information when travelling on the network!
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MRT Travel Guide – Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2022
- COVID-19 Safe Management Measures in Singapore
- Using the MRT to Travel from Changi Airport to the City
- Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
- Common Etiquettes When Travelling on the Singapore MRT
- Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Grandstands
- Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Walkabouts
- Nearest MRT Station to Food Centres Around the City
- MRT Train Service Operating Hours
COVID-19 Safe Management Measures in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that from Aug 29, 2022, mask-wearing is optional in all settings except for healthcare facilities, residential care homes and ambulances, and public transport.
Although mandatory mask-wearing is removed in most settings, MOH encourages individuals to wear masks in crowded places or when visiting or interacting with vulnerable persons.
Mask-wearing is still required at underground MRT station platforms and onboard MRT trains.
Please refer to the official COVID-19 Advisory by Singapore Grand Prix for more information.
Using the MRT to Travel from Changi Airport to the City
Not to be confused with the inter-terminal Changi Airport Skytrain system, the CG 2 Changi Airport MRT station is linked to the three main terminals (1/2/3) of the airport.
To get to the City, commuters may take a train to EW 4 CG Tanah Merah MRT station and alight, then transfer to the westbound train towards EW 33 Tuas Link MRT station.
Do take note of the in-train announcements and information systems which will guide you to the correct platform to board the City-bound train.
SEE ALSO: Singapore Train Network Map »
Public Transport Fares & MRT Ticketing Information
In Singapore, the travel fares on buses and trains are charged according to the total distance travelled in a journey.
Using the unlimited Singapore Tourist Pass or a stored-value travel card, like the EZ-Link card, are the two most common ways to pay for your public transport fares in the network.
However, commuters can also opt to use SimplyGo, effectively allowing you to tap and pay for your travel fares, like how you would tap and pay at an offline retail store.
Commuters can use MasterCard/Visa contactless credit/debit cards or mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, across the public transport network.
Common Etiquettes When Travelling on the Singapore MRT
Singaporeans usually stand on the left side when on the escalator, allowing walking commuters to go past the right side.
Us locals also love queueing up for almost everything, and that includes queueing up before boarding and boarding only when passengers have alighted from the train.
If you have noticed, there are no rubbish bins around the Singapore MRT network, so you are advised to keep your litter until you alight and dispose of it outside of the train station.
No eating or drinking is also allowed onboard MRT trains and at MRT stations, as this helps to ensure that the network stays clean and safe (from liquid spillage falls) for other commuters.
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Grandstands
The circuit entrance gates are open from 2:00pm on Friday, and 2:30pm on Saturday & Sunday, to 12:00am local time (UTC+08:00) during the three-day race weekend.
Please refer to the official Event and Race Schedule for more information.
| Grandstand | Entrance Gate & Nearest MRT Station |
| Zone 1 Pit and Orange@Pit Grandstands Turn 1 and Turn 2 Grandstands Turn 3 Premier Grandstand Paddock Club Grandstand |
Gate 1A CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 1B CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 2 CC 4 DT 15 Promenade Exit C |
| Zone 3 Bay Grandstand |
Gate 7 CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
| Zone 4 Padang Grandstand |
Gate 3A NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A |
| Zone 4 Stamford Grandstand |
Gate 3B NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A CC 3 Esplanade Exit F |
| Zone 4 Connaught Grandstand |
Gate 3A NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A |
| Zone 4 Orange@Empress Grandstand |
Gate 4 NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 5 NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 6 NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B |
Nearest MRT Station to Entrance Gates & Walkabouts
The circuit entrance gates are open from 2:00pm on Friday, and 2:30pm on Saturday & Sunday, to 12:00am local time (UTC+08:00) during the three-day race weekend.
Please refer to the official Event and Race Schedule for more information.
| Walkabout | Entrance Gate & Nearest MRT Station |
| Zone 1 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 1A CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B Gate 1B CC 5 Nicoll Highway Exit B |
| Zone 2 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 2 CC 4 DT 15 Promenade Exit C |
| Zone 3 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 7 CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
| Zone 4 Premier Walkabout |
Gate 3A NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A |
| Zone 4 Zone 4 Walkabout |
Gate 3B NS 25 EW 13 City Hall Exit A CC 3 Esplanade Exit F Gate 5 NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place Exit A/B Gate 7 CC 3 Esplanade Exit C |
Nearest MRT Station to Food Centres Around the City
Being a multi-racial, multi-lingual and multi-religious society, there are diverse varieties of foods in Singapore, with endless options to choose from.
It is common to have a meal at a hawker food centre in Singapore, and it is also great that various MRT stations are conveniently located nearby these food centres!
During the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix, trackside engineers from the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team had even gone to the Newton Food Centre for some curry as a “special winning tradition”.
Please refer to the official Food & Beverage listing for F&B options within the circuit park.
| Food Centre | Nearest MRT station |
| Amoy Street Food Centre | EW 15 Tanjong Pagar DT 18 Telok Ayer |
| Golden Mile Food Centre | EW 11 Lavender CC 5 Nicoll Highway |
| Lau Pa Sat | DT 17 Downtown NS 26 EW 14 Raffles Place EW 15 Tanjong Pagar DT 18 Telok Ayer |
| Maxwell Food Centre | NE 4 DT 19 Chinatown EW 15 Tanjong Pagar DT 18 Telok Ayer |
| Newton Food Centre | NS 21 DT 11 Newton |
| Tekka Centre | NE 7 DT 12 Little India |
MRT Train Service Operating Hours
The train service operating hours have been extended for the three-day Singapore Grand Prix race weekend from Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2022.
We advise commuters to be at the station at least 15 to 20 minutes before the last train departs for additional leeway due to increased passenger traffic and travel demand.
Please note that all Singapore MRT trains are fully automated and that the last trains will depart strictly according to schedule.
MORE INFO: Train Services Extended for Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2022 »
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Related Links
Travel Guide – SGTrains
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External Links
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SMRT [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
COVID-19 Phase Advisory – MOH [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
COVID-19 Advisory – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 25 Sep 2022]
Road Closures and Public Transportation Arrangements for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 – LTA [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
2022 Singapore Grand Prix – Getting Around Guide – F1 Experiences [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Leaving the Airport – Singapore Changi Airport [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Travel Fares – Transit Link Pte Ltd [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
SimplyGo – TransitLink [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Getting There – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Event and Race Schedule – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Circuit Park Map – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
How to get to Marina Bay – 2022 Singapore Grand Prix – F1Destinations.com [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Hawker food centres in Singapore – Visit Singapore [Accessed 19 Sep 2022]
Food & Beverage – Singapore Grand Prix [Accessed 25 Sep 2022]
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This article first appeared on SGTrains.
Last updated on 25 Sep 2022.
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