Two New Mrt Lines Being Studied West Coast Mrt Extension Proceed

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two new MRT lines, with an aim to complete them in the 2040s. These lines could potentially serve more than 400,000 households.

One of the proposed lines is the Seletar Line, which is planned to serve areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. The second line, currently tentatively called the Tengah Line, will supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions, serving areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.

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In a speech to parliament on March 5, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that, subject to the results of LTA’s feasibility studies, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line may be joined. Chee also revealed that LTA will 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 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.

Once completed, the WCE is expected to provide residents travelling from the West to the city centre with up to 20 minutes of time savings. In planning for the future development of Singapore’s rail network, Chee also announced the government’s intentions to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and older train systems.

These investments will go towards condition monitoring systems to enable more proactive and targeted maintenance, as well as new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of rail maintenance. There will also be workforce training programmes for rail workers to ensure they have the necessary skills for the job.

According to LTA, these efforts to expand the rail network, enhance the management of rail assets, and upskill the rail workforce will enable the continued delivery of convenient, reliable, and resilient public transport for commuters.