Two new MRT lines being studied; West Coast MRT Extension to proceed
Two brand-new MRT lines are at the moment going through workability studies by the Land Transport Authority. The lines are intended for finalization in the 2040s and can possibly provide greater than 400,000 households.
The WCE is going to be executed in 2 stages. The primary phase is assumed to stretch the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Station to connect with the CRL by the late 2030s.
Subject to the results of LTA’s feasibility researches, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be joined, according to a pep talk by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5.
Upon completion, the WCE will supply residents travelling from the West to the city centre with approximately 20 minutes of time reductions.
Chee also revealed LTA’s plans to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE), that will extend the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to link with the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL).
In planning for the long term development of Singapore’s rail system, Chee also announced the state’s intentions to spend as much as $1 billion over the succeeding 5 years to keep high-reliability standards in both latest and older train units.
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Meanwhile, its 2nd phase aims to expand the JRL from West Coast Station to connect with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Station by the very early 2040s.
“Collectively, these initiatives to expand the rail network, boost the administration of rail assets, and upskill our rail workforce, will permit us to proceed supplying convenient, dependable and resilient public transport for our commuters,” says LTA.
The next, tentatively called the Tengah Line, might supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions to offer locations like Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
The investment is expected to go in the direction of condition monitoring systems to enable even more proactive and targeted maintenance, and brand-new solutions to enhance the performance and usefulness of rail service. The investment will also assist to offer employees training programmes for rail employees.
One of the suggested railway, Seletar Line, might offer places consisting of Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
