Gov’t exploring new rail lines
The government also intends to invest up to an additional $1b for rail management.
The government is studying the feasibility of a proposed new rail line, tentatively called the Seletar Line, which could serve areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront.
Additionally, a new possible rail line called the Tengah Line was also identified. Feasibility studies are ongoing to assess how it can serve areas such as Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
If feasible, the government expects to complete them in phases from the 2040s. The lines are estimated to serve more than 400,000 households.
Moreover, the government also intends to invest up to an additional $1b over the next five years to enhance the management of rail assets and improve its capabilities.