Tanah Merah, Expo and Changi Airport stations will be modified so they can become part of the TEL.
LTA said more details of the planned modification works at the three EWL stations will be announced after the contract is awarded in early 2025.
Currently, those taking the MRT between the city and the airport have to switch trains at Tanah Merah station. This is because Expo and Changi Airport stations are on a branch of the EWL that operates as a separate shuttle train service. Mr David Ng, chairman of the civil and structural engineering technical committee at the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, said it makes sense to incorporate the Tanah Merah-Changi Airport branch of the EWL into the TEL as it means passengers will be able to transfer between both rail lines more seamlessly.
“It is more the systems, the signalling, and some mechanical and track modifications that will be needed,” he added.
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