Two new MRT lines being studied; West Coast MRT Extension to proceed
One of the proposed railway, Seletar Line, could offer locations including Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
Subject to the results of LTA’s workability researches, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line might be joined, according to a pep talk by Transportation Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5.
“Together, these efforts to increase the rail network, boost the management of rail assets, and upskill our rail workforce, will definitely permit us to continue supplying practical, dependable and resilient public transport for our commuters,” states LTA.
Two brand-new MRT channels are currently undertaking feasibility studies by the Land Transport Authority. The lines are intended for completion in the 2040s and can possibly serve greater than 400,000 houses.
The WCE will be executed in 2 stages. The first stage is expected to extend the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Station to attach with the CRL by the late 2030s.
The next, tentatively called the Tengah Line, could enhance the transport network in the west and northwest locations to offer locations like Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
Meanwhile, its second stage intends to expand the JRL from West Coast Terminal to link with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Terminal by the initial 2040s.
In planning for the long term development of Singapore’s rail system, Chee also released the government’s intentions to invest approximately $1 billion over the coming 5 years to maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and outdated train systems.
Chee also released LTA’s plans 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).
The investment is anticipated to go in the direction of condition monitoring systems to enable more proactive and targeted maintenance, and new solutions to improve the performance and efficacy of rail maintenance. The investment will also assist to supply staff training programmes for rail employees.
Upon finish, the WCE will supply residents taking a trip from the West to the city center with up to 20 minutes of time reductions.
