Straits Times
September 21, 2022 (Singapore)
Residents and businesses close to phase two of the Cross Island Line (CRL) are glad to have a new transport option in the future, but have concerns about issues such as the location of the new stations and construction-related traffic jams.
Even though it will be ready only 10 years from now, Mr Mark Yeow is among those who are looking forward to the opening of the six stations along the 15km stretch of rail in 2032.
The West Coast resident, 32, lamented about the relative lack of public transport connectivity near his home in Clementi West Street 2.
The marketing consultant, who uses the bus, train and car-sharing services, recounted one evening in March when a 15-minute journey from Commonwealth took him almost an hour as he could not find a vehicle or a direct public transport route.
He eventually got home via a combination of train and bus.
Plans for CRL phase two were announced on Tuesday by Transport Minister S. Iswaran. He said it will provide greater public transport access to areas in the west, such as West Coast, and improve connectivity between the eastern, western and north-eastern parts of Singapore.
This rail section includes interchanges with the Downtown Line at King Albert Park and the East-West Line at Clementi station.
Source
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cross-island-line-phase-2-excitement-about-new-rail-option-but-concerns-linger-over-details-impact
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