Two New Mrt Lines Being Studied West Coast Mrt Extension Proceed
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Two new MRT lines are currently being studied by the Land Transport Authority. These proposed rail lines are set to be completed in the 2040s and have the potential to serve over 400,000 households.
The first line, known as the Seletar Line, would connect areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. The second line, tentatively named the Tengah Line, would complement the existing transport network in the west and northwest regions, serving areas including Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
According to a speech by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat in parliament on March 5, if the feasibility studies are successful, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be combined. Additionally, Chee announced that the Land Transport Authority plans to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE), which will extend the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to connect with the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL).
The WCE will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase extending the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Station to connect with the CRL by the late 2030s. The second phase aims to extend the JRL from West Coast Station to connect with the CCL’s Kent Ridge Station by the early 2040s. This extension is expected to save West residents up to 20 minutes in travel time to the city center.
In planning for the future of Singapore’s rail network, the government also announced its intention to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high reliability standards for both newer and older train systems. This investment will go towards condition monitoring systems, new technologies for improved maintenance, and workforce training programs.
According to LTA, these efforts to expand the rail network, enhance rail asset management, and improve the skills of rail workers will ensure convenient, reliable, and resilient public transportation for commuters.