MRT in D15 *eastern region line

[sealover]

ok, i try to look around... could it also be that they are checking to see if the land is sinking?

you can see for yourself right now two tests being done infront of old Republic theatre and one at marine parade/Still road junction. After the test, they will leave a small blue/red stone marker.

[peterng8]

loonie on the loose

huh, are u kidding, now authorities are keeping a clsoe watch esp the discovery of orchard mrt map in a raid in indonesia..and we some person here on a loose cannon...

[sealover]

Today StraitsTimes:

So it is confirmed that Thomson Line will be connected to Eastern Region Line.

[proper-t]

well done, bro sealover,

On the money...first station.....the Garden by the Bay interchange.....

My "guess" of the 12 stations are:

1. Garden by the Bay
2. Tanjong Rhu
3. Meyer
4. Tanjong Katong
5. Marine Parade
6. Teluk Kurau
7. Siglap
8. Bayshore
9. Bedok South
10. Changi South
11. Airport T4
12. Changi Village

The locations of some are quite obvious from forummers' feedback. So keep on feedback...

[sealover]

The next station connecting Garden by the Bay should be Tanjong Rhu, many have speculated that it is near Costa Rhu but it is out of track alignment and no soil tests done around there so far.

My "guess" the station should be around Tahjong Ria Condo as it is within the alignment, soil tests done and ample empty lands surrounding it.

[proper-t]

Place your bets !!! A, B, C, D , E ,F or none of the below.

[proper-t]

Just for fun/discussion and based on guesstimates. Potential line/stations based on what forumers have been discussing in this/other threads.

[Wolverine23]

this is getting good!

[Komo]

does it go round Singapore? looks like an outer ring.

[kstan2]

Well done with the maps... my money will be on MRT at Katong Park.. Tanjong Rhu station really depends on the plan for Marina East... from the map, it looks like the track will cross the river and hit the marina golf course.. so the station will likely be at marina east if there is plan for a 3rd IR or theme park there... anything is possible since we are talking about completion in 2020..the track will then head towards meyer and then parkway..

Furthermore, tanjong rhu already has stadium station and water taxi.. and the current population there may not justify another MRT station...

[proper-t]

Well done with the maps... my money will be on MRT at Katong Park.. Tanjong Rhu station really depends on the plan for Marina East... from the map, it looks like the track will cross the river and hit the marina golf course.. so the station will likely be at marina east if there is plan for a 3rd IR or theme park there... anything is possible since we are talking about completion in 2020..the track will then head towards meyer and then parkway..

Furthermore, tanjong rhu already has stadium station and water taxi.. and the current population there may not justify another MRT station...

Great feedback. Let's keep the discussion going. If the Marina east is really developed, then it could make sense to site a station there but the official announcement on LTA's site already states quote "The Eastern Region Line will serve the residential estates of Tanjong Rhu, Marine Parade, Siglap, Bedok South and Upper East Coast and link them to Changi in the east." unquote.

In terms of proximity of the 'proposed' Tanjong Rhu station to the Stadium MRT, it is no different between Lavender and Nicoll. The intention of this line may be to serve a different segment of commuters as it appears to be joining the TSL.

[sealover]

Great feedback. Let's keep the discussion going. If the Marina east is really developed, then it could make sense to site a station there but the official announcement on LTA's site already states quote "The Eastern Region Line will serve the residential estates of Tanjong Rhu, Marine Parade, Siglap, Bedok South and Upper East Coast and link them to Changi in the east." unquote.

In terms of proximity of the 'proposed' Tanjong Rhu station to the Stadium MRT, it is no different between Lavender and Nicoll. The intention of this line may be to serve a different segment of commuters as it appears to be joining the TSL.

I agree. It is our government objective to develop a city mrt network with walking distance of about 400m from one station to another. By then, a lot of people will give up cars when visit, work or live in city.

I append a newspaper cutting fyi:

[kstan2]

Great feedback. Let's keep the discussion going. If the Marina east is really developed, then it could make sense to site a station there but the official announcement on LTA's site already states quote "The Eastern Region Line will serve the residential estates of Tanjong Rhu, Marine Parade, Siglap, Bedok South and Upper East Coast and link them to Changi in the east." unquote.

In terms of proximity of the 'proposed' Tanjong Rhu station to the Stadium MRT, it is no different between Lavender and Nicoll. The intention of this line may be to serve a different segment of commuters as it appears to be joining the TSL.

Good discussion. The LTA's announcement is so generic, a station at katong park also consider serving tanjong rhu residential estate, just need a short bus ride. A station at marina east with long underpass leading to tanjong rhu also serving tanjong rhu.

Nicoll highway and lavendar is slightly different, they serve the shopping malls, offices, residential, hdb flats, etc and future kallang developments. But tanjong rhu is purely residential with high car ownership (affordability). And if you just look at the land mass, tanjong rhu is much smaller than Marina East (it looks bigger than the usable land on sentosa and marina bay).

So the Million $$$s question is ... What is going to happen to Marina East? Will it be left as it is? Sure No...Will it be given to Malaysia in exchange for rail way station? Will a Disneyland or 3rd IR be built on it? I think this question is worth more than where the MRT stations are..

[Wolverine23]

there is no doubt there will be a 3rd IR.

[Perfume]

Shouldn't the Tanjong Rhu station be located near the Tanjong Rhu Footbridge?

This not only serve the residents staying in Tanjong Rhu , it also helps to take a portion of the big crowds from the Stadium station during big events in the stadium area. Passenger staying along the east coast do not need to change train in Paya Lebar MRT.

Moreover, there could also be an underground walkway to Marina East from there.

[kstan2]

Shouldn't the Tanjong Rhu station be located near the Tanjong Rhu Footbridge?

This not only serve the residents staying in Tanjong Rhu , it also helps to take a portion of the big crowds from the Stadium station during big events in the stadium area. Passenger staying along the east coast do not need to change train in Paya Lebar MRT.

Moreover, there could also be an underground walkway to Marina East from there.

I think that is the plan if nothing is going on at marina east. If there is a 3rd IR, the MRT will sure go there. Tanjong Rhu is too small and too residential, you wouldn't want to go there unless you live there. Furthermore, there is already stdium station serving the stadium crowd.

Imagine you are a tourist arrivng at Changi airport... just hop on the eastern region line and you can get to "Marina East Wynn Resort" or Marina Bay Sands resort...it all just fits in nicely..

[gwlip]

Can Singapore support a 3rd IR? Isn't there a golf course at Marina East already??

[sealover]

I think that is the plan if nothing is going on at marina east. If there is a 3rd IR, the MRT will sure go there. Tanjong Rhu is too small and too residential, you wouldn't want to go there unless you live there. Furthermore, there is already stdium station serving the stadium crowd.

Imagine you are a tourist arrivng at Changi airport... just hop on the eastern region line and you can get to "Marina East Wynn Resort" or Marina Bay Sands resort...it all just fits in nicely..

whatever you guys said about alternative locations, you have to find clues to support your urgument. i.e. mapping LTA line on road map, soil tests etc. If not, someone will expect our powerful NTUC to ask for a station to be built in the middle of their Marina Golf Course to promote golf to all unionists.

[Wolverine23]

Can Singapore support a 3rd IR? Isn't there a golf course at Marina East already??

why can't singapore support a 3rd IR? there could be more

[latour]

Just for fun/discussion and based on guesstimates. Potential line/stations based on what forumers have been discussing in this/other threads.

ERL is suppose to be 21km and 12 stations, any estimation where the rest of the stations? will be interesting to guess and know.

[flxcat]

Can Singapore support a 3rd IR? Isn't there a golf course at Marina East already??

Eat I knowvthe golf course in on lease for 15yrs since maybe 5-6yrs ago. Do not think is going to be long term. Of course extension of lease is always a possibility

[kstan2]

Can Singapore support a 3rd IR? Isn't there a golf course at Marina East already??

I think casino is the more the merrier.. just look at macau .. since there are already 2.. no harm having the 3rd or 4th...

the golf course only take up about 1/3 of the land mass.. and the lease is only 18 yrs when it started... come to think of it..perfect to build a golf resort with casino and a theme park.. all run by NTUC... casino will be called "NTUC Fair game".

[gwlip]

I think casino is the more the merrier.. just look at macau .. since there are already 2.. no harm having the 3rd or 4th...

the golf course only take up about 1/3 of the land mass.. and the lease is only 18 yrs when it started... come to think of it..perfect to build a golf resort with casino and a theme park.. all run by NTUC... casino will be called "NTUC Fair game".

LOL that's funny. Would be nice to have another IR there .. then again I always thought it was a pity the disney project never took off at that location.

[proper-t]

ERL is suppose to be 21km and 12 stations, any estimation where the rest of the stations? will be interesting to guess and know.

Sorry but I don't have a good feel beyond bayshore as I don't monitor the soil tests thereon. Perhaps some of our experts who have been following the soil tests there can shed some light. The map can be obtained at www.onemap.com.sg or maps.google.com.sg. If they are willing to post the excat location of some potential stations, I can put it on the maps.

[proper-t]

LOL that's funny. Would be nice to have another IR there .. then again I always thought it was a pity the disney project never took off at that location.

Anyway, the concept plan 2011 is supposed to be out soon so it may shed some light on what is going to happen at Marina East.

Even if there are plans, it is still conceptual and I don't think they will site a station there unless something concrete crops ups within the next two years.

Why? Because if the target is really to have the ERL up and running by 2020, they have to finalise the line & stations within the next two years (i.e. announcement in 2012/3) as it takes time to draw up plans, call for tenders and construction proper.

DTL2 stations was revealed in 2008 and completion is in 2015 which is a good 7 yrs.

[TOP]

Originally Posted by sealover
My "guess" of the 12 stations are:

1. Garden by the Bay
2. Tanjong Rhu
3. Meyer
4. Tanjong Katong
5. Marine Parade
6. Teluk Kurau
7. Siglap
8. Bayshore
9. Bedok South
10. Changi South
11. Airport T4
12. Changi Village

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I think Sealover has posted quite accurately the 12 possible stations. So far, only location of Meyer/Fort ( Katong Park ) and Marine Parade stations are pretty obvious.

[sealover]

My latest ERL prediction:

[Wolverine23]

what programs do you guys use to draw the lines?

[TOP]

My latest ERL prediction:

I thought you earlier mentioned Changi South now no more but two stations at airport. Any reason?

[sealover]

I thought you earlier mentioned Changi South now no more but two stations at airport. Any reason?

Ya, originally i thought Changi South to serve Changi Business Park based on mapping but it is too near to the existing Expo station. So a good alternative is to have one station at Terminal 1/2 and another at 3/4 to serve our very big airport also be an interchange for ERL and EastWest line at T2.