What is the new MRT line in Singapore?

The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will bring residents in the east and along the North-South Corridor closer to a train station and hence giving them faster access to the city. Commuters will enjoy a 35-minute journey from Woodlands South to Orchard on the TEL, compared to a 50-minute journey by bus and MRT today.



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^ Jurong Region Line, Singapore's 7th MRT line, to open in phases from 2026.

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THE world's first metro, now the world's oldest system, is the London Underground in England, which is more commonly known as the Tube, which was opened in 1863. At 402 kilometers in length the London Underground is also the world's second longest metro system.

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Phase 2 of the CRL (CRL2) is approximately 15 kilometres and comprises six (6) underground stations – Turf City, King Albert Park, Maju, Clementi, West Coast and Jurong Lake District. The Environmental Impact Study for CRL2 have been completed and the reports are available for public feedback.

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Operated by SBS Transit, the 20-kilometre (12 mi) line is the MRT's shortest. It runs from HarbourFront station in southern Singapore to Punggol station in the northeast, serving 16 stations via Chinatown, Little India, Serangoon and Hougang.

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Currently the North-South Line and East-West Line which was constructed in the 1980s and 1990s are still operated by train drivers. All new MRT Lines like the North-East Line, Circle Line and the latest Thomson-East Coast Line are all driverless and operated using an automated systems.

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?? North Avenue North Avenue station is the MRT's last station. Also called “North” by regular passengers, the station links to TriNoma, one of the largest malls in Quezon City. Individuals who live near Valenzuela and Bulacan also head to this terminal.

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