This station opened on 21 October 2017, as announced by the Land Transport Authority on 31 May that year.

There are also 3 bus stops and 1 taxi stand outside the station entrances for a more convenient interchange for commuters.

[7] A convenience store, Cheers, is located at the concourse level of the station next to entrance A.

Tactile flooring is also installed in the station from entrances to the boarding platform for the visually impaired.

The artwork features 200 members of the public with many landmarks in the Tampines East area.