SINGAPORE – The first train for the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL) has arrived in Singapore.
In a Facebook post on May 31, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the train, which arrived from Qingdao, China, will now undergo tests before the 50km line opens in phases from 2030.
When fully operational, the CRL will connect the eastern, western and north-eastern parts of Singapore, including major hubs such as Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District and the Changi region, said LTA on its website.
As Singapore’s eighth MRT line, the CRL will be connected to all existing lines except the Circle Line. Eight of the CRL’s announced stations will serve as interchanges.
In its Facebook post, the LTA said commuters can expect 44 fully automated six-car trains on the CRL, along with wider gangways (platforms connecting train cars) for smoother passenger movement and a more comfortable journey.
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