This will see the introduction of four new stations - CR20, CR21, CR22, and CR23 - that connects commuters to the Jurong Region Line and the East-West Line.
Construction works for the underground station are expected to start in Q2 of 2024, with the commencement of passenger service slated for 2032.
Works for Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line will begin in earnest next year, with the award of this civil contract.
Come 2032, commuters can expect to be transported from the East to the North-East by train in just 25 minutes.
Of the six stations announced under Phase 2, King Albert Park and Clementi are first to welcome Cross Island Line interchanges.
Affected bus services include 39, 53, 81, 89, 109, 403, 518, and 518A. Refer to the images for more information!
The trains will be similar to those on the Thomson-East Coast Line, but boast wider gangways for improved accessibility.
The LTA has revealed the locations of the six stations that will comprise Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line, set to open come 2032.
The future Cross Island MRT line that will run from Tuas to Changi can either cut through the Central Catchment Nature Reserve or go around it.
The alignment of Phase 1 of the MRT CRL has been finalised; it will have 12 stations, through areas such as Changi, Loyang, Pasir Ris, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio.
The Land Transport Authority said it will put out a tender for site investigations into direct alignment option for the Cross Island Line.
The 50km Cross Island Line, with about 30 stations, will be an important part of Singapore's rail network, offering commuters multiple travel options.
The Cross Island Line will link a fast-growing residential district in the North-East to Singapore's largest industrial hub in the West.
Experts say an estimated $2 billion extra cost for rerouting the Cross Island MRT Line will likely make up a small part of total cost.
The alternative route for the Cross Island Line, which skirts around the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, could add about $2 billion to the project's cost.
Nature trail organised on the threatened Central Catchment Nature Reserve raises awareness and appreciation ahead of MRT line construction.
NSS calls LTA to realign track design of the Cross-Island MRT line (CRL), citing long term damage to nature reserve in the central catchment area.