Two new MRT lines being studied; West Coast MRT Extension to proceed
Upon completion, the WCE is going to provide residents moving from the West to the city hub with as much as 20 minutes of time reductions.
Two brand-new MRT channels are right now going through workability researches by the Land Transport Authority. The lines are targeted for finalization in the 2040s and could potentially provide greater than 400,000 houses.
Subject to the results of LTA’s feasibility researches, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be teamed up with, according to a speech by Transportation Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5.
One of the recommended railway, Seletar Line, might serve locations consisting of Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
Meanwhile, its second step aims to extend the JRL from West Coast Terminal to link with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Station by the early 2040s.
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Chee also announced LTA’s plannings 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 next, tentatively called the Tengah Line, might supplement the transport network in the west and northwest areas to serve areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
In planning for the future project of Singapore’s rail system, Chee also disclosed the state’s intentions to spend approximately $1 billion over the succeeding 5 years to preserve high-reliability standards in both newer and outdated train systems.
The WCE will be executed in 2 phases. The primary stage is anticipated to extend the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Terminal to connect with the CRL by the late 2030s.
The investment is expected to go towards condition monitoring systems to enable more proactive and targeted repair, and brand-new solutions to boost the performance and effectiveness of rail maintenance. The investment will certainly also aid to supply staff training programmes for rail workers.
“Collectively, these initiatives to increase the rail network, enhance the administration of rail assets, and upskill our rail workforce, will definitely allow us to proceed providing helpful, reputable and resilient public transport for our commuters,” says LTA.
