Progress on Thomson-East Coast MRT Line

Mr Seah Kian Peng asked the Minister for Transport whether he can provide an update on the progress of the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line.

Works on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) are progressing well. TEL is on track to open in five stages from next year.

Structural works for Stage 1 were completed in 2017, and architectural, electrical and mechanical works are now about three-quarters complete. We will complete the construction of the TEL Mandai Depot and commission it ahead of the opening of TEL's first three stations (Woodlands North, Woodlands and Woodlands South) by end next year. To meet this schedule, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has commenced integrated testing between the Depot's Operation Control Centre and the various systems in the three stations.

Separately, the first TEL train has arrived at the TEL Mandai Depot, and two more trains will soon be delivered. The remaining 88 TEL trains will be delivered in batches between now and 2023.

LTA will continue to work closely with the contractors to ensure that works on Stages 2 to 5 of the TEL remain on track, with the TEL, our sixth Mass Rapid Transit Line, expected to be fully completed by 2024, linking Woodlands to Bedok.