Serious PAP Sets Up New Cross Island Line! Oppie Hougang To Be Linked To PM Lee's AMK GRC By 2029!

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Due to be completed by 2029, the first stretch of the new line will pass through areas like Changi, Pasir Ris, Hougang, Loyang and Ang Mo Kio.
 
invariably mrt stations and housing plus retail are intertwined, much like a soixante neuf symbiotic relationship. that has becum the de facto sinkie model of speculation and (potential) wealth. invest in properties within walking distance to mrt stations and there’s a 69% chance of asset enhancement. pappies know that formula and will continue to build lines and stations to feed the economy and gdp growth and leverage the goodwill at taxpayers’ expense to keep 69% of voters happy and contented. very hard to beat this scheme (until mass casualty tragedy strikes from mrt line over-density and underground structure collapse). huat ah!
 
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I can foresee this MRT line's construction devastating parts of the natural environment, probably in its Stage 2 phase.

A lot of secondary forest and green fields have already been eliminated over the past 10-15 years: MRT lines, HDB flats, condos, industrial parks, bus depots etc.

SLA - MRT - Developers ('en bloc whores'), the circlejerk will continue unabated.
 
2029 is 10 years from now... Everyone here will be another decade older :biggrin:
which means pap will still be in charge with new sextisfied voters to garner more than 69% of votes. they will ride the cross island line with glee and cross their legs to keep cum from flowing and staining their beloved mrt trains.
 
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The Changi East Depot, an above ground facility for CRL trains. (Image: LTA)
By Amir Yusof
25 Jan 2019 05:29PM(Updated: 25 Jan 2019 05:36PM)
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SINGAPORE: The first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore's eighth MRT line and its longest fully underground line, will open by 2029.
For a start, there will be 12 stations - Bright Hill, Teck Ghee, Ang Mo Kio, Tavistock, Serangoon North, Hougang, Defu, Tampines North, Pasir Ris, Pasir Ris East, Loyang and Aviation Park.

It is one of three phases of the CRL, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Friday (Jan 25), adding that engineering studies are still being conducted for the second and third phase.
READ: First phase of Cross Island Line to open by 2029 with 12 stations

These studies include the two underground alignment options in the vicinity of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, south-west of Bright Hill station.
"LTA has consulted various stakeholders and will take all views into consideration before deciding on the final alignment. Details will be announced when ready," the authority said in a news release.

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Here's an overview of the 12 CRL stations that will be operational from 2029:
Aviation Park

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Artist impression of Aviation Park MRT station. (Image: LTA)

Aviation Park Station, the eastern-most station on the first phase of the CRL, is close to the Changi Airfreight Centre and Changi Beach Park. It will be constructed along Changi Coast Road.
Loyang

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Artist impression of Loyang MRT Station. (Image: LTA)

Loyang Station will be located near Selarang Camp, along Loyang Avenue. It will be close to Loyang Valley Condominium and Loyang Industrial Park.
Pasir Ris East

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Artist impression of Pasir Ris East MRT Station. (Image: LTA)

Pasir Ris East Station will be constructed along Pasir Ris Drive 1, close to the Pasir Ris East Community Building and White Sands Primary School.
Pasir Ris
The CRL will pass through the existing Pasir Ris Station, which is part of the East-West Line. The CRL line will be constructed underground. The station is close to White Sands Mall and Pasir Ris Town Park.
Tampines North

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Artist impression of Tampines North MRT Station. (Image: LTA)

Tampines North Station will be built near Tampines Street 62 and the Tampines Expressway. It will be near residents at Tampines GreenView and Tampines North Town.
Defu

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Artist impression of Defu MRT Station. (Image: LTA)

Defu station will be built along Tampines Road, and will serve commuters travelling to the Defu Industrial Area.
Hougang
The CRL will pass through the existing Hougang Station, which is part of the North-East Line. The station is close to Hougang Mall, Hougang Polyclinic and will serve residents living at Hougang Avenue 10.
Serangoon North
Serangoon North station will be built along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, serving commuters travelling to Bowen Secondary School, Al-Istiqamah Mosque and Serangoon Community Club.
Tavistock
Tavistock Station will be constructed along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, near Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home and Tavistock Avenue.
Ang Mo Kio

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Artist impression of the CRL Ang Mo Kio MRT Station. (Image: LTA)

The CRL will pass through the existing Ang Mo Kio Station, which is part of the North-South Line. The station is close to Ang Mo Kio Hub and will serve residents living at HDB blocks along And Mo Kio Avenue 3.
Teck Ghee
Teck Ghee Station will be located near the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2. It will serve residents living at HDB blocks at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, as well as people travelling to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Bright Hill

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Artist impression of Bright Hill MRT station. (Image: LTA)

Bright Hill Station will be an interchange station between the second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) and the first stage of the CRL. LTA said the TEL2 is progressing well and on track to open for passenger service in 2020.
The station is close to Ai Tong Primary School and will serve residents from developments such as Sin Ming Garden, Faber Gardens and The Gardens at Bishan.
8 PROPERTIES PARTIALLY ACQUIRED; ONLY ANCILLARY FEATURES AFFECTED
To facilitate the construction of the first phase of the CRL and associated road works, LTA said that the Government will partially acquire eight properties.

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Map of the Cross Island Line.

The properties include Loyang Valley Condominium, an electrical sub-station at Loyang Avenue, Hitachi Chemical(s) at Loyang Way and Loyang Industrial Park at Loyang Lane.
On the other end of phase one of the line, properties that will be partially acquired include Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) and Gain City Best-Electric at Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Ang Mo Kio Hub, as well as Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery at Bright Hill Road.
LTA stressed that with the acquisitions, only ancillary features will be affected.
"No buildings or operations will be affected, no structures will be demolished and no relocation will be required. LTA will reinstate any affected structures," LTA said.
It added that compensation will be based on market value of the acquired land as at the date of acquisition gazette, in accordance with the Land Acquisition Act.
Landowners can continue using the site until Jan 31, 2020.
Source: CNA/am(gs)
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The first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore's eighth MRT line and its longest fully underground line, will open by 2029. Elizabeth Neo reports.
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25 Jan 2019 09:53AM(Updated: 25 Jan 2019 11:17PM)
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SINGAPORE: The first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore's eighth MRT line and its longest fully underground line, will open by 2029, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Friday (Jan 25).
READ: Cross Island Line could save commuters 40 minutes: LTA chief


Speaking during a visit to the work site of Bright Hill MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, Mr Khaw confirmed that the CRL's first phase will have 12 stations, in areas such as Changi, Loyang, Pasir Ris, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio.
The stations are Bright Hill, Teck Ghee, Ang Mo Kio, Tavistock, Serangoon North, Hougang, Defu, Tampines North, Pasir Ris, Pasir Ris East, Loyang and Aviation Park.

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First announced as part of the Transport Master Plan 2013, the CRL will stretch across Singapore to connect the western, north-eastern and eastern parts, including “potentially Changi Airport”, Mr Khaw said.
Bright Hill will be one of four interchange stations in phase one of the CRL. The other interchange stations will be at Ang Mo Kio with the North-South Line, Hougang with the North East Line and at Pasir Ris with the East-West Line.
READ: LTA speaking to those likely to be affected by Cross Island Line’s route

With the opening of the first phase, more than 100,000 households along the 29-km stretch will have their travelling times reduced, he said. It will also bring Singapore closer to its goal of having eight in 10 households living within a 10-minute walk of an MRT station.
“It will help realise our vision for a 'car-lite' Singapore,” he said.
Mr Khaw added that the line will support new hubs of economic activity outside the central business district, such as the Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District and Changi region.
“Recreational spaces such as Changi Beach Park and the nearby Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park will also become more accessible to Singaporeans using public transport,” he said.
CRL TO RELIEVE PASSENGER LOADS ON OTHER LINES
The CRL will also help to relieve passenger loads on the North-South Line, East-West Line and the North-East Line, Mr Khaw said.
“With the CRL stations interchanging with all existing radial lines, commuters will have more journey options to get to their destinations. Many will benefit from shorter journeys and faster travel times,” he said.
For example, commuters travelling from Serangoon North to the Loyang industrial area using the CRL will see their journey times reduced by 50 minutes, he pointed out.
ONE SIGNALLING SYSTEM, BETTER COMPONENTS
Recalling various local and overseas examples of train disruptions due to different signalling systems, the minister said that the CRL will only have one signalling system.
“We have also learnt that the signalling system comes with a lot of vehicle on-board controllers and trackside equipment. If such devices or components come from less than reliable manufacturers or are not robust enough to withstand the vibrations of a moving train, then the final signalling system delivered to us will have lots of cleaning up or replacement problems during operation,” said Mr Khaw.
The construction of the first phaseof the CRL starts in 2020, and he warned that “there will be some impact to nearby residents and businesses”.
“LTA will work closely with its contractors and the local community to minimise these inconveniences,” said Mr Khaw.
A new MRT depot, the CRL Changi East depot, will be opened. The depot was originally planned as an underground facility, like the rest of the CRL stations and tunnels, but authorities decided to locate it and its reception tracks above ground after a “thorough cost-benefit analysis”.
“The decision will save taxpayers more than S$3.5 billion,” said Mr Khaw.
The Land Transport Authority has also started calling tenders for the construction of Singapore's seventh MRT line, the Jurong Region Line.
Source: CNA/aa(cy)
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