It will be the seventh MRT line in Singapore. It will use J151 trains supplied by Hyundai Rotem, and a moving block signalling system supplied by Siemens. It will be the first MRT line to be fully elevated, and the fifth MRT line to be completely automated and driverless.
The stations and alignment were announced on 9 May 2018 as a 24-kilometre line with 24 stations.[8] The Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange, Jurong East Bus Interchange and a HDB multi-storey car park with shops were acquired for the construction of the line.[9][10] In addition, an LTA spokesman stated that an LRT line was no longer being considered, citing that LRT trains were unsuitable for the sharp turns and undulating terrain in the built-up areas being served by the Jurong Region Line.[11]
Pioneer Primary School was also merged with Juying Primary School to facilitate a revised alignment of the line, which will run through the former school premises.[12]
Construction began in 2020 and operations will commence in 3 phases, from 2027 to 2029.[13][14][15]
On 6 April 2021, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that construction works on four MRT stations on the Jurong Region Line would begin in the second quarter of 2021. The stations include Jurong Hill, Jurong Pier, Nanyang Gateway and Nanyang Crescent. The four stations are expected to be completed by 2029.[16]
Construction of the JRL officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony on 13 January 2023.[17][18][19]
Geographically accurate map of the Jurong Region MRT line.Pioneer Primary School was acquired to facilitate the construction of viaductsOngoing works on the site north of Peng Kang Hill station
Trains departing from Choa Chu Kang will switchback at Jurong Pier, then run towards Peng Kang Hill. Lastly, trains from Peng Kang Hill will switchback again and heading back to Choa Chu Kang, with Bahar Junction acting as an interchange point for the 3 converging services. The operation method will be similar to the Capital Airport Express in Beijing. Transfer to the east branch can only be done at Tengah.[30]
The JRL will be operated by a fleet of 62 trains manufactured by Hyundai Rotem.[46][47] The trains, awarded under Contract J151,[48] are fully-automatic and will run in a three-car formation.[49] The fleet can be expanded to four-cars when ridership increases.[50]
Due to the tight curves along the JRL route, the trains are smaller than those on the other lines. Each train has a length of 18.6 metres (61 ft) with a width of 2.75 metres (9.0 ft).[51] Powered by third-rail,[50] the trains can run with a maximum speed of 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph).[47] The trains have wider doors of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) to allow easier boarding and alighting.[49] In addition, the trains will have two new systems – Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and Automatic Track Inspection (ATI) – to allow monitoring of vehicles and maximise operational and maintenance efficiency.[49] In the event of a power failure, the trains will have backup power systems to propel them to the nearest station.[46]
The trains will be housed at a depot at Tengah.[52] A stabling facility was to be located near Peng Kang Hill station, but has been put on hold as of May 2022. The Tengah Depot, which will also house the Operations Control Centre, will have a bus depot and a workers’ dormitory integrated with it to optimise land use.[53] The Tengah Depot is located along the western perimeter of Tengah.[54]
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