due to current manpower shortage
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two new MRT lines, which are scheduled to be completed in the 2040s. These lines have the potential to serve over 400,000 households.
One of the proposed rail lines, known as the Seletar Line, will serve areas such as Woodlands, Sembawang, Sengkang West, Serangoon North, Whampoa, Kallang, and the Greater Southern Waterfront. The other line, tentatively named the Tengah Line, will supplement the transport network in the west and northwest regions, serving areas like Tengah, Bukit Batok, Queensway, and Bukit Merah.
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According to Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat’s speech in parliament on March 5, if the results of the feasibility studies are positive, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line could be connected. This move will further enhance connectivity in these regions.
In addition to these new lines, LTA has plans to proceed with the West Coast Extension (WCE), which will extend the Jurong Region Line (JRL) and connect it with the Circle Line (CCL) and Cross Island Line (CRL). The WCE will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by the late 2030s and the second phase in the early 2040s.
The WCE will provide residents travelling from the West to the city centre with up to 20 minutes of time savings. This will greatly benefit commuters and improve connectivity in the western region of Singapore.
In his speech, Chee also announced the government’s plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years to maintain high-reliability standards in both newer and older train systems. This investment will go towards implementing condition monitoring systems and new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of rail maintenance. It will also provide training programmes for rail workers.
These efforts to expand the rail network, enhance the management of rail assets, and upskill the rail workforce will ensure the delivery of convenient, reliable, and resilient public transport for commuters. The construction industry in Singapore is expected to see an increase in demand, with BCA projecting the demand to rise to $38 billion in 2024. This will benefit companies like OKP Holdings, who recently secured a contract worth $95.9 million from LTA. The construction industry stakeholders are also calling for a safe and controlled entry of foreign workers to address the current manpower shortage.