Brickland MRT station construction starts 2026

in 2019

as part of the Land Transport Master Plan 2040, Brickland MRT station will be the third MRT stop built on an existing elevated rail line, otherwise known as an “infill station”.

The first was Dover station on the East-West Line, opened in 2001, followed by Canberra station on the NSL, which began operating in 2019. The former took about three years to build, while the latter took about four.

Brickland station will take the longest to build, as it was not planned for in the 1980s, when the NSL was built.

LTA had said in 2023 that design and construction work on Brickland station was expected to start in 2024.

The authority told The Straits Times on Dec 30 that advance work to prepare for construction, such as the shifting of utilities, had begun as early as March 2024.

“The main civil works, which are covered under this latest contract, are expected to start in the first half of 2026,” it added.

As part of its construction, a viaduct will need to be constructed for modification work to be done safely on the line’s existing tracks.

This viaduct will allow train services to be diverted from the existing viaducts so that work can be done on existing rail infrastructure and systems, while allowing regular rail operations to continue on the NSL.

New crossover tracks will also be laid between the existing and new tracks.

LTA said a new siding will also be set up on the tracks, which can be used if a train fault occurs. A siding is a low-speed track where trains can stop, allowing other trains to pass it.

This will improve service recovery and resilience along that stretch of the NSL, the authority said.

Upon completion, the station will serve both existing and future residential developments in Keat Hong Estate, Bukit Batok West, Pavilion Park Estate and Brickland District in Tengah town.

Students from several institutions in the vicinity, including ITE College West and Swiss Cottage Secondary School, will also be able to get to school more easily once the station begins operations.

LTA added that for the safety of passengers, the engineering work will include the installation of a temporary protection enclosure over some stretches of the tracks during construction.

Some work will also be done at night after operating hours.

During construction, LTA and Obayashi Corporation will engage residents and relevant parties, and give regular updates on the progress of the works, the authority said.

“We thank commuters and residents for their understanding and patience during the ongoing works, as we continue to expand our rail network for the benefit of our commuters,” LTA added.