Rumbia LRT station


Rumbia LRT station is an LRT station on the Sengkang LRT line East Loop in Rivervale, Singapore along Rivervale Drive near the junction of Rivervale Crescent. This station is located near Rivervale Mall, some HDB flats and Rivervale Crest.

Etymology

Sagu Rumbia and Buah Rumbia were quite common in this area. The former was found in swampy areas, while the latter grew on undulating land.

History

The station opened on 18 January 2003, along with the rest of the Sengkang LRT line East Loop.
On 21 February 2020, transport operator SBS Transit launched made a police report as buttons of a lift at the station were spat on. SBS Transit has condemned the incident as an "abhorrent act" and "more than mischief". The lift has already been cleaned and disinfected. This incident was significant especially in light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak in Singapore, and the importance of good personal hygiene and being considerate to others.