The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two new MRT lines that are expected to be completed in the 2040s. These new lines could potentially serve more than 400,000 households.
The first proposed line, known as the Seletar Line, aims to serve areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. This will greatly improve connectivity in these areas.
The second line, tentatively called the Tengah Line, aims to supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions, serving areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
According to a parliamentary speech by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on March 5, if the feasibility studies are successful, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be connected. This will further enhance the connectivity and accessibility of these areas.
In addition to these new lines, Chee announced that the Land Transport Authority will proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE). This extension will connect the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL).
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The WCE will be implemented in two phases. The first phase is expected to extend 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.
Upon completion, the WCE will provide residents travelling from the West to the city centre with up to 20 minutes of time savings.
To maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and older train systems, the government also plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years. This investment will go towards condition monitoring systems, new technologies for more efficient maintenance, and workforce training programmes for rail workers.
All these measures will contribute to the continued delivery of convenient, reliable and resilient public transport for commuters in Singapore.