Two new MRT lines being studied; West Coast MRT Extension to proceed
Subject to the results of LTA’s feasibility researches, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be joined, according to a pep talk by Transportation Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5.
In planning for the future project of Singapore’s rail system, Chee also released the government’s intentions to spend as much as $1 billion over the coming 5 years to preserve high-reliability standards in both newer and outdated train systems.
On the other hand, its second stage intends to prolong the JRL from West Coast Terminal to link with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Station by the initial 2040s.
Upon completion, the WCE will give residents taking a trip from the West to the city center with approximately 20 minutes of time reductions.
“Collectively, these initiatives to broaden the rail network, improve the management of rail assets, and upskill our rail workforce, will definitely allow us to continue delivering convenient, dependable and long-lasting public transport for our travelers,” claims LTA.
Two brand-new MRT channels are right now undergoing workability researches by the Land Transport Authority. The lines are aimed for finish in the 2040s and could likely provide more than 400,000 households.
Among the suggested railway, Seletar Line, might serve locations including Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
The second, tentatively called the Tengah Line, might enhance the transport network in the west and northwest regions to serve areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
The WCE is going to be executed in two stages. The first phase is assumed to stretch the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Terminal to link with the CRL by the late 2030s.
The investment is anticipated to go towards condition monitoring systems to enable even more proactive and targeted repair, and brand-new systems to improve the performance and efficacy of rail service. The investment will also assist to provide staff training programmes for rail workers.
Chee also revealed LTA’s programs to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE), that will expand the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to attach with the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL).
