Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced plans for three new MRT stations that will connect the Downtown Line (DTL) from Bukit Panjang to the North-South Line (NSL). Construction is set to begin in late 2025 and completion is expected by 2035. The new MRT stations in Singapore aim to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times for commuters in the north-western regions. Here’s what we know:
New MRT stations Singapore
The three new MRT stations will connect the Downtown Line from Bukit Panjang to the North-South Line in the west of Singapore. This includes a new MRT interchange station between Yew Tee and Kranji.
The Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e) will span approximately 4 kilometres. It will significantly enhance connectivity for commuters in the north-western region by reducing travel times. For instance, Yew Tee Village to Chinatown will take 40 minutes instead of 60 minutes and there’ll be a first 10-minute train service between Bukit Panjang to Sungei Kadut Central.
The first station, DE1, will be an underground facility located along Sungei Kadut Avenue. It will feature a pedestrian link bridge and a vehicular bridge with a covered linkway and cycling path, connecting to Choa Chu Kang Residential Area. Meanwhile, the DE2 station will serve as the new terminus for the DTL and act as an underground interchange. Plus, it will connect to NS6 on the NSL between Yew Tee and Kranji stations.
Summary of new stations
- Station DE1: an underground station along Sungei Kadut Avenue
- Station DE2: an underground terminal station for the DTL with an interchange
- Station NS6: an aboveground station on the NSL between Yew Tee and Kranji stations
The DTL2e project is part of the Singapore Land Transport Master Plan 2040. This plan aims to have 80% of households in Singapore within a 10-minute walk from a train station by the 2030s. Consequently, these new MRT stations will enhance rail network resilience and unlock development potential in the surrounding areas.
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