The Land Transport Authority is building four new MRT stations for the Cross Island Line to improve connectivity in western Singapore [1].
This expansion targets residents and workers in Taman Jurong and western industrial estates, providing more direct travel options to reduce congestion. The project aims to streamline commutes in a region heavily reliant on industrial hubs.
The new development includes key interchanges at Jurong Pier and Gul Circle [1]. These hubs are designed to integrate existing transport networks, allowing for smoother transitions between different rail lines, and bus services [2].
According to the Land Transport Authority, the completion of Phase 3 will bring the total length of the Cross Island Line to approximately 67km [2]. Once finished, it will become the longest fully underground MRT line in Singapore [2].
Commuters in the west stand to see significant time savings from the new alignment. Reports indicate that the new stations could save western commuters up to 50 minutes [3].
Construction is expected to continue through the next several years. The full completion of Phase 3 is projected for the late 2030s [2, 3].
“The third phase will take the Cross Island Line's total length to about 67km, making it Singapore's longest fully underground MRT line,” Channel NewsAsia said [2].
“LTA has announced the alignment and station locations for Cross Island Line Phase 3...up to 50 minutes saved for western commuters,” MSN said [3].
“The project aims to streamline commutes in a region heavily reliant on industrial hubs.”
The expansion of the Cross Island Line represents a strategic shift toward decentralizing Singapore's transport reliance. By creating high-capacity interchanges in industrial zones like Jurong Pier and Gul Circle, the government is attempting to reduce the transit burden on the city center while supporting the economic growth of the western region's industrial sector.
