The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) continues to reshape Singapore’s transportation landscape by improving connectivity between the north and east of the island. The recent opening of Stage 4 on 23 June 2024 marks another significant milestone, with future stages set to extend this important rail link further.
In this article, we delve into the impact of TEL, focusing on the recently opened Stage 4, the upcoming (but delayed) Stage 5, and the future extension to Changi Airport.
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Table of contents: Overview of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Stage 4: Enhancing connectivity on the East Coast Future Developments: Stage 5 and Founders’ Memorial Station How these expansions will impact nearby properties Extension to Changi Airport Overview of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)
Covering a distance of 43 kilometres and with 32 stations, the TEL is one of Singapore’s most ambitious MRT lines. It connects key districts from Woodlands in the north to the East Coast. Each phase of development has brought additional benefits to commuters as the developers worked on this line in stages.
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Since the first stage opening in 2020, which linked Woodlands North to Woodlands South, the TEL has continuously expanded to include multiple interchange stations connecting with other MRT lines, such as the North-South Line, East-West Line, and Downtown Line.
Stage 4: Enhancing connectivity on the East Coast
The introduction of seven new stations – Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap, and Bayshore – significantly improves Stage 4 of the TEL. This extension significantly improves connectivity for residents on the East Coast, providing about 235,000 households within a 10-minute walk to an MRT station. In addition, this
