CR08 - Hougang [CR112]

 

Station statistics
Station name - Hougang
Abbreviation - HGN
Station code - CR8

Station dimensions
Length - 239m
Width - 26m
Depth - 45m

Station layout
Tracks - 2
Platforms - 2
Platform layout - Island platforms
Track layout - Regular underground island platform station
Levels - 3 underground levels (B2 - Upper concourse, B3 - Lower concourse & B5 - Platform)

Exits (Total 6, of which 4 are new)

• Exit 1 - Existing Exit A (new access point built for entry to CRL station)
• Exit 2 - Existing Exit B
• Exit 3 - Existing Exit C
• Exit 4 - Junction of Hougang Central (Minor) & Hougang Avenue 10
• Exit 5 - Along Hougang Avenue 10, blk 831
• Exit 6 - Junction of Hougang Central (Major) & Hougang Avenue 4

TBM Facts
Number used - 2
Machine type - Earth pressure balance
Machine diameter - 7.23m
Drives - 1 each (TBM Artemis bores easstbound tunnel & TBM Valkyrie bores westbound tunnel)
Tunneling period - February 2025 to Q1 2026

Source: Contract CR112 Telegram channel

Source: Contract CR112 Telegram channel

Image from LinkedIn.

Contract statistics
Contract number - CR112
Contract scope - Stations & tunnels to Serangoon North station

Awarded contractor - Samsung C&T

Renders

A view from the lower concourse level towards the southern end of the station. Exit 1 is straight
ahead while the transfer link is to the left.

A view of Exit 1 from the existing bus interchange.

A render of Exit 4 and the ventilation building along Hougang Central (Minor).

A cross-sectional side view of the station showing the various levels within.

Information from CRL1 Hougang Project Information Centre

Tunneling Progress

July 2025

Site images

First published on 24 July 2025
Updated on 10 August 2025