In news that will please north-end residents (and possibly annoy those who feel the train lines are already too convoluted), the government has announced feasibility studies into two possible new lines: these are the Tengah and Seletar lines, which appear to better connect the north side of Singapore, and also service parts of the Greater Southern Waterfront. Here’s what you need to know:
Studies into a new Tengah line
The Tengah line will provide improved public transport in the north and north-western towns. Areas that might be serviced by this line include Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
There’s a likelihood that this line will intersect with the proposed Seletar Line, at some point along the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) area. As an alternative, both Tengah and Seletar lines might be combined into a single continuous line instead. We believe that under this alternative, commuters travelling between the northwest (Tengah) and the north (Seletar) won’t need to transfer between different lines....