Daily Archives: 31 Aug 2009

11 Circle Line stations to open in 2010

11 Circle Line stations to open in 2010
ON PLANNING BUS ROUTES

Transport Minister Raymond Lim (left) riding the Bukit Pankang LRT during a visit yesterday to the ward helmed by Dr Teo (in white). At a dialogue with residents, he gave an update on the Circle Line and also said LTA will soon start gathering feedback on how to improve bus routes.

‘Our aim here is to benefit as many commuters as possible, while maintaining the overall financial viability of the bus system.’

ANOTHER 11 MRT stations on the new Circle Line will open in the first half of next year, cutting the travel time for commuters between the east and the north as well as north-east parts of the island.

The timeframe was announced yesterday by Transport Minister Raymond Lim.

These stations, which stretch from Dhoby Ghaut to Bartley via Paya Lebar, will spare MRT commuters the extra journey they now must make through the city centre before reaching their destination.

Also, these stops will bring the MRT for the first time to residents in estates such as Mountbatten and MacPherson. Continue reading