Status of Tuas South MRT Line Extension and Utilisation of Unused Platform at Gul Circle MRT Station

Debated in Parliament on 9 Sep 2024.

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Hazel Poa inquired about the status of plans to construct the Tuas South MRT extension and whether the unused platforms at Gul Circle Station would be utilized for it.
Chee Hong Tat responded that there are currently no plans to build the extension due to projected travel demand, as it is not deemed viable at this time.
He added that the unused platforms at Gul Circle Station would only be activated if future travel demand increases and makes the extension viable.

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Hazel Poa

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the current status of plans to build the Tuas South extension of the MRT line; and (b) whether the two unused platforms at Gul Circle MRT station will be utilised under such plans.

Chee Hong Tat

Based on projections of travel demand, there are currently no plans to build a Mass Rapid Transit extension to Tuas South. The two unused platforms at Gul Circle Station will be activated should projected travel demand make the extension viable in future.

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Status of Tuas South MRT Line Extension and Utilisation of Unused Platform at Gul Circle MRT Station

Debated in Parliament on 9 Sep 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Hazel Poa inquired about the status of plans to construct the Tuas South MRT extension and whether the unused platforms at Gul Circle Station would be utilized for it.
Chee Hong Tat responded that there are currently no plans to build the extension due to projected travel demand, as it is not deemed viable at this time.
He added that the unused platforms at Gul Circle Station would only be activated if future travel demand increases and makes the extension viable.

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Status of Tuas South MRT Line Extension and Utilisation of Unused Platform at Gul Circle MRT Station

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Hazel Poa

Chee Hong Tat

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Status of Tuas South MRT Line Extension and Utilisation of Unused Platform at Gul Circle MRT Station

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Hazel Poa

Chee Hong Tat

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