Tanjong Pagar Railway Station Opened
Monday, 2nd May 1932
Tanjong Pagar Station (Keppel Road Station) was opened to rail traffic. In the 1920's plans were made to build a new terminus in Keppel Road and this was completed in 1932. The 8 miles 52 chains deviation line from Bukit Timah to Keppel Road.
The station was officially opened by Governor Sir Cecil Clementi at 5:15 pm on 2nd May 1932. The grand event was held at the station main hall. Before that, the Governor accompanied with the Sultan of Perak and other guests boarded a special train from Bukit Panjang via the new route to the new station.