Two new MRT lines being studied; West Coast MRT Extension to proceed
Among the proposed railway, Seletar Line, might serve places including Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
On the other hand, its 2nd phase aims to expand the JRL from West Coast Terminal to link with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Station by the very early 2040s.
“Jointly, these initiatives to broaden the rail network, improve the management of rail assets, and upskill our rail workforce, will permit us to continue supplying convenient, reliable and sturdy public transportation for our travelers,” says LTA.
The WCE is going to be implemented in 2 stages. The 1st stage is expected to stretch the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Terminal to connect with the CRL by the late 2030s.
Two new MRT channels are at the moment undergoing feasibility research studies by the Land Transport Authority. The lines are aimed for finalization in the 2040s and might potentially serve greater than 400,000 houses.
The investment is expected to go towards condition monitoring systems to enable more proactive and targeted maintenance, and brand-new systems to improve the efficiency and usefulness of rail service. The investment will also help to supply staff training programmes for rail employees.
In preparing for the near future project of Singapore’s rail system, Chee also released the authorities’s intentions to invest approximately $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and outdated train systems.
The second, tentatively called the Tengah Line, can enhance the transport network in the west and northwest locations to serve locations like Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
Upon fulfillment, the WCE will supply residents taking a trip from the West to the city centre with approximately 20 mins of time reductions.
Chee also publicized LTA’s plans to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE), that will extend the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to attach with the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL).
Subject to the results of LTA’s feasibility studies, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line might be joined, according to a speech by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5.
