The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two new MRT lines. The aim is for the lines to be completed by the 2040s, potentially serving over 400,000 households.
One of these proposed rail lines, called the Seletar Line, is expected to serve areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. The second line, tentatively named the Tengah Line, will supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions, catering to areas like Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
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According to Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat’s speech in parliament on March 5, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line may potentially be joined, once LTA has completed their feasibility studies.
In addition to the two new MRT lines, Chee also announced LTA’s plans to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE). This extension will connect the Jurong Region Line (JRL) with the Circle Line (CCL) and the Cross Island Line (CRL).
The WCE will be implemented in two phases. The first phase will see the extension of 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. Once completed, the WCE will save commuters travelling from the West to the city centre up to 20 minutes of travel time.
Looking towards the future, Chee also announced the government’s plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and older train systems. This investment will go towards implementing condition monitoring systems for more proactive and targeted maintenance, using new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of rail maintenance, and providing workforce training programmes for rail workers.
According to LTA, these efforts to expand the rail network, enhance the management of rail assets and upskill the rail workforce will allow for the continued delivery of convenient, reliable, and resilient public transport for commuters.