Cross Island Line
future Mass Rapid Transit line in Singapore
The Cross Island Line (CRL) is a high-capacity Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line currently under construction in Singapore. It will run in an east–west direction across the planning areas of Changi to Pioneer, passing through Pasir Ris, Hougang, Serangoon, Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Timah, Clementi, Jurong East and Boon Lay. From Pasir Ris, a branch of the line will extend to Punggol. Once fully operational, the 67-kilometre (42 mi) line will replace the East–West Line (EWL) as the longest line on the MRT network, serving approximately 26 stations. It will utilise the CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 electric multiple unit (EMU), running in a six-car formation. However, to cater to future demand, stations on the line will be built to accommodate eight-car trains.
Plans for the CRL were first announced in 2013. It is envisioned to serve various key hubs including the Jurong Lake District and the Punggol Digital District, offering an alternative east–west connection to alleviate passenger load on the EWL. Shortly after the announcement, some nature groups called for the diversion of CRL tunnels away from the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR). Despite the calls, the government decided to continue with the original direct route in 2019, citing commuting time, economic factors and long-term energy consumption. The alignment and stations of Phase 1 were finalised in 2019, followed by the Punggol branch in 2020, Phase 2 in 2022, and Phase 3 in 2026.
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