Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that it is conducting feasibility studies for two new MRT lines, with an expected completion date in the 2040s. These new lines have the potential to serve more than 400,000 households.
The first proposed line, Seletar Line, is planned to connect areas including Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. The second line, currently named Tengah Line, aims to supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions by serving areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat mentioned in a speech to Parliament on March 5 that the Seletar Line and Tengah Line may eventually be linked, depending on the outcome of LTA’s feasibility studies. Chee also announced LTA’s plans to move forward 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).
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The WCE will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase extending the JRL from Pandan Reservoir Station to meet 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 commuters traveling from the West to the city centre up to 20 minutes.
Looking to the future development of Singapore’s rail network, Chee announced the government’s plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high-reliability standards in newer and older train systems. This investment will go towards condition monitoring systems for more targeted and proactive maintenance, the use of new technologies to improve maintenance efficiency, and providing training programs for rail workers.
The LTA believes that these efforts to expand the rail network, manage rail assets, and upskill the rail workforce will continue to provide commuters with convenient, reliable, and resilient public transport.