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Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on new MRT lines, enhanced rail capabilities
Singapore could have two new MRT lines serving more than 400,000 households from the 2040s, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat revealed in parliament on Wednesday (Mar 5). Feasibility studies are underway for the proposed Seletar Line and Tengah Line, which might meet at the Greater Southern Waterfront. Mr Chee also provided updates on the West Coast Extension, which will link the upcoming Jurong Region Line to the Circle Line. When ready, it could cut travel times by up to 20 minutes for commuters in the west heading to the city centre.
Overall, new MRT stations or lines will be added every year till the end of this decade. Mr Chee noted that maintaining high standards will become more challenging as the network grows. The government will invest up to an additional S$1 billion over the next five years to further strengthen rail capabilities, scale up technology adoption and support skills upgrading.
Meanwhile, the Land Transport Authority is planning a multi-year effort to improve its infrastructure and services by integrating human-centric design, taking a cue from companies like Apple and Dyson, said Mr Chee. Stations on Singapore’s oldest rail lines – the North-South and East-West Lines – will be rejuvenated. The minister also elaborated on plans to strengthen Singapore as an air hub, saying the approach is to enable the aviation sector to grow and improve environmental sustainability concurrently.
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