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Lines descriptions

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East West line

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As the name implies, the 57.2 kilometres (35.5 miles) line goes in a general east-west direction, connecting central Singapore to both eastern and western parts of the island. It is predominately double-tracked, with the exception of Tanah Merah and Jurong East stations, where they widen to three and four tracks respectively. Starting overground from Pasir Ris station in Pasir Ris, the line generally goes southwards before curving westwards, meeting the Changi Airport branch at Tanah Merah station. On the Changi Airport branch, the line also branches off to the Changi Depot, as it continues to Expo station, before going underground to Changi Airport station at Changi Airport.

Paralleling several important roads such as the New Upper Changi Road and Sims Avenue (also going briefly underground a hill between Bedok and Kembangan stations), the line crosses the Kallang River after Kallang station and then the line continues underground into central Singapore. After following the route of Victoria Street, it then joins the North South line at City Hall and Raffles Place stations, before curving westwards to Tanjong Pagar station.

The line then continues to parallel Outram Road and Tiong Bahru Road after Outram Park station and goes overground after Tiong Bahru station. It then follows Commonwealth Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue West and Boon Lay Way on a set of elevated viaducts, through Queenstown and Clementi. Between the Clementi and Jurong East stations, it also branches off to Ulu Pandan Depot. Interchanging with the North South line at Jurong East station, it diverges westwards north of Jurong Lake, continuing along Boon Lay West through Jurong West and then to Joo Koon station in Pioneer.

After Joo Koon, the line extends towards Gul Circle station, which has cross-platform interchange with a possible branch line in the future. Continuing through Tuas, running over Tuas Viaduct and Pioneer Road, it then curves northwards towards the west terminus, Tuas Link station, ending before Tuas Depot.

Circle line

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The 35.5 kilometres (22.1 miles) Circle line forms an incomplete loop from Dhoby Ghaut in the Central Region of Singapore, north to Serangoon and Bishan, and south to HarbourFront, with a branch from Promenade to Marina Bay station which will be extended to HarbourFront in the future. The fully-underground circular route also makes several links with the other MRT lines.[1] The line begins at Dhoby Ghaut station, which has an interchange with the North South and North East lines,[2] going eastwards and paralleling Bras Basah Road and Raffles Boulevard, before joining the Circle line extension at Promenade station, which also interchanges with the Downtown line.[3][4] From Promenade station, the line goes northwards and towards the east, passing beneath the Kallang Basin.[5] Between the Stadium and Dakota stations, the line parallels Stadium Boulevard and Old Airport Road, then the line continues northwards and follows the route of Paya Lebar Road and Upper Paya Lebar Road between the Paya Lebar (which interchanges with the East West line) and Tai Seng stations.[6]

The line curves and continues westwards between the Bartley and Marymount stations, also interchanging with the North East and North South lines at Serangoon and Bishan stations respectively,[7] and then it continues in a general southwest direction between Caldecott and Kent Ridge,[8]passing through Bukit Brown Cemetery between the Caldecott and Botanic Gardens stations.[9] The line also interchanges with the Downtown line at Botanic Gardens station and the East West line at Buona Vista station. After Kent Ridge station, the line curves eastwards, paralleling the West Coast Highway and then terminating at HarbourFront station, where it interchanges with the North East line.[10]

From 2026, upon the completion of Stage 6, the Circle line will continue westwards from Harbourfront, paralleling Keppel Road and Ayer Rajah Expressway, and joins the Circle line extension at Marina Bay station.[11] The Circle line extension from Marina Bay to Promenade station generally parallels the Downtown line and Bayfront Avenue, also passing underneath Marina Bay Sands at Bayfront station, which it serves and has cross-platform interchange with the Downtown line.[12]

North East line

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As the name implies, the fully-underground 19.2 kilometres (11.9 miles) North East Line connects central Singapore to the north-eastern and south-western parts of the island, serving a total of 16 stations. Beginning at HarbourFront station, the line goes in a northeast direction, paralleling the New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Street in Chinatown between Outram Park and Clarke Quay stations. Passing underneath the Singapore River and Fort Canning Hill to Dhoby Ghaut station, the line continues to follow the route of Race Course Road and Serangoon Road through Little India and Boon Keng. Between Potong Pasir and Kovan stations, it paralles Upper Serangoon Road, then it curves north to Hougang station. The line then runs below Hougang Avenue 6 and Sengkang Central to Sengkang station in Sengkang and further extends to Punggol station in Punggol, where it currently terminates. The NEL will continue to curve towards Punggol Coast MRT station in 2023.

Thomson East Coast Line

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The 43 kilometres (27 mi) Thomson–East Coast line begins from Woodlands North station in Woodlands, which will be connected to the RTS in the future. The line then goes southwards through Woodlands and currently ends at Woodlands South station. After Woodlands South, the line branches off to Mandai Depot, while the main line briefly parallels the Seletar Expressway to Springleaf station. Between Lentor and Mayflower stations, the line follows the route of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 and then after Bright Hill station the line follows Upper Thomson Road, and interchanges with the Circle MRT line at Caldecott station.

After Caldecott, the line briefly goes westwards but continues south to Stevens station, where it interchanges with the Downtown line. The TEL curves eastwards to Orchard after Napier station, and then curves southwards to Great World station. After Outram Park station, where it interchanges with the East West and North East lines, the line continues in a general eastwards direction, through Maxwell and Marina Bay. After Gardens by the Bay station, the line goes underneath the Marina Reservoir, curving northwards and then eastwards to Tanjong Rhu station. The line then parallels Tanjong Rhu Road, Meyer Road, Amber Road and Marine Parade Road through Marine Parade and the East Coast. After Bayshore station, the line extends towards Sungei Bedok station, where it will terminate in the future and interchange with the Downtown line.

History dump

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The MRT network has been continuously expanded since in tandem with national developments. To serve the Woodlands and Sembawang New Towns in northern Singapore, a S$1.2 billion Woodlands MRT line extending from the NSL to the western Branch line was first announced in 1991. Many changes were made in the extension plans to accommodate the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) 1991 Concept Plan, and the six stations were eventually finalised in 1992. The line was eventually opened by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on 10 Feb 1996.

An MRT line linking from Outram to the two new towns (Sengkang and Punggol) via Dhoby Ghaut was first planned in 1986, and was eventually finalised as the North East line. The 16 stations were unveiled on 6 March 1996, initially marking Potong Pasir (then named Sennett), Woodleigh and Punggol as reserved stations. Eventually, after plans to develop Punggol town in tandem with the station and political pressure to open up Potong Pasir stations, these two stations opened along with the other 14 stations on the line. Woodleigh and Buangkok remained closed. The NEL is the first fully automated underground line and also operated under a different company - SBS Transit - to foster competition on the MRT network.

At the same time, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) scheme was being studied by the government to supplement the MRT network, providing a feeder service within neighbourhoods. After many considerations, the first LRT system was announced to be built in Bukit Panjang on 10 February 1996. The 7.8km LRT line was built at a cost of about S$300 million and opened for service on 6 November 1999. Two other LRT systems in Sengkang and Punggol were subsequently announced; Sengkang on 27 September 1996 and Punggol on 4 July 1998. Unlike Bukit Panjang, the LRTs are able to integrate with upcoming developments in these towns, optimising land use.

Further developments were made on the existing EWL. On 15 November 1996, then DPM Lee Hsien Loong announced a two-station branch connecting to Changi Airport from Tanah Merah. Expo station opened earlier on 10 January 2001, while Changi Airport station commenced operations later on 8 February 2002. The first infill station on the network, Dover station, was first announced on 28 July 1997, to serve Singapore Polytechnic and other housing estates in the area. The station, built at a cost of S$55 million, opened on 18 October 2001.

Analysis

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Results and opposition parties

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Analysts on The Straits Times regarded PAP's landslide victory as a "flight to safety".[13] Additionally, analysts on The Straits Times and CNA believed the results indicated a "strong mandate" for Wong's leadership team.[14][15] SMU Professor Eugene Tan noted that PAP's overall vote share increased, a reversal of the typical decline seen during a leadership transition.[15] Political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah believed the strong electoral performance gave Wong "wide latitude" in forming his Cabinet, with other commentators considering PAP's leadership transition as "complete".[14]

Analysts interviewed on CNA suggested that the election results could signal a shift towards a two-party system in Singapore, with Professor Tan highlighting the "increasingly crowded and fragmented opposition landscape".[15] Analysts differed on WP's performance. NUS Professor Chong Ja Ian noted WP's increased vote share in its incumbent constituencies, and IPS research fellow Teo Kay Key highlighted that the party secured over 40% of votes in all newly contested areas, both of which were cited as indicators of progress. However, former PAP MP Inderjit Singh argued that WP's strong candidates remained overextended as the party failed to secure another GRC.[15][16]

Political observers on CNA also regarded the results as a "serious loss" for other opposition parties.[15] The PSP lost its two NCMP seats and saw a decreased vote share from 41% to 36%.[17] Political analyst Loke Hoe Yeong suggested the PSP was overdependent on Tan Cheng Bock's symbolic leadership, with NCMPs Poa and Leong failing to gain significant electoral momentum. Chong suggested that the party's reduced internet presence may have contributed to its decline, while Eugene Tan noted that the PSP, being a newer party, failed to effectively convey its youthful appeal.[18] Political obsevers also noted PSP's struggle to recruit younger candidates and its misjudgment of the electorate's desire for policy debate.[19][20] IPS academic adviser Tan Ern Ser said PSP's proposals may appeal to some but seem impractical to others, while observers noted the party's leadership changes have hurt perceptions of its stability.[18]

Tham Yuen-C of The Straits Times viewed the results as a rejection of poorly prepared "mosquito parties", with voters favouring credible opposition like the WP. Tham believed this signalled a desire for gradual political change and higher standards in opposition politics.[21] Analysts on CNA cited poor candidate quality, weak ground presence, and unclear messaging as key reasons for the other parties' poor performance, and suggested they should consider consolidating or merging with larger opposition parties to stay relevant.[22][23] Eugene Tan added that while RDU's performance was a "promising start", the party must grow further by broadening its appeal and recruiting candidates from diverse racial and social backgrounds.[22]

Various analysts on The Straits Times also highlighted voters' rising expectations for strong parliamentary representation and effective municipal management. SUSS associate professor Walter Theseira noted noted the WP retained support by improving estate management, while Eugene Tan described PSP's dismissive attitude toward local governance as "untenable". Michelle Ang added that even independent candidates with local credibility outperformed some established opposition figures.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "LTA | Getting Around | Public Transport | Rail Network | Circle Line". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  2. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Dhoby Ghaut Interchange‬" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Way: ‪Circle Line‬ (‪558667142‬)" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Promenade MRT station" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "‪Circle Line underneath Kallang Basin" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "‪Circle Line MRT‬ between Stadium and Tai Seng" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "‪Circle Line MRT‬ between Bartley and Marymount" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Circle Line‬ between Caldecott and Kent Ridge" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "‪Circle Line‬ through Bukit Brown" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Way: ‪Circle Line from Kent Ridge to HarbourFront" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Circle Line Stage 6" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "‪Circle Line Extension" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2020-04-29. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "GE2025: Results signal voters' trust in PAP to steer Singapore through uncertainty, say analysts". The Straits Times. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  14. ^ a b "Leadership transition for Singapore complete with strong mandate from GE2025: Analysts". The Straits Times. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  15. ^ a b c d e Ong, Justin; Mohan, Matthew. "GE2025: Analysis - how the PAP scored a landslide win and why the opposition failed to make inroads". CNA. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  16. ^ "Deep Dive Podcast: GE2025 results - A closer look at the strong PAP mandate and the opposition strategy". CNA. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  17. ^ Elangovan, Navene (4 May 2025). "Singapore election 2025: Is this the end of the road for PSP?". The Business Times. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  18. ^ a b "GE2025: PSP's poor showing shows party needs to rethink branding, policy proposals, say analysts". The Straits Times. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  19. ^ "GE2025: After poor showing, the PSP vows to regroup, but can it reinvent itself to be relevant?". The Straits Times. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  20. ^ "Winning a constituency would help PSP attract young talent: Hazel Poa". The Straits Times. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  21. ^ "When it comes to voting for the opposition, Singaporeans want it slow and steady, and not suddenly". The Straits Times. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  22. ^ a b "GE2025: Opposition parties that performed poorly should reassess their roles or consolidate, say observers". CNA. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  23. ^ "Commentary: Why did some opposition parties see stinging losses at GE2025?". CNA. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  24. ^ "'Natural that voters want it all': Why specific estate plans still mattered in GE2025". The Straits Times. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
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