CONVERTING EWL STATIONS
As part of the extended plans for the TEL and CRL, it was previously announced that three East-West Line stations – Tanah Merah, Expo and Changi Airport – will be converted into TEL stations.
Preparatory works to modify Tanah Merah station into an interchange station between the EWL and the TEL have been ongoing since 2016, said LTA. These included building new viaducts, adding a new platform and expanding the concourse area.
The modification works at Tanah Merah station will be completed by the end of 2025.
Next, LTA will carry out systems integration works at Tanah Merah, Expo and Changi Airport MRT stations to convert them into TEL stations.
These works include changes to the signalling, communications, controls, power supply systems, platform screen doors and tracks.
“Converting existing rail stations from one line to another requires extensive modifications and careful planning to ensure compatibility with different train systems and operations,” said LTA.
“To facilitate these station modification and systems integration works, train service adjustments will be required along select stretches of the EWL near these stations.”
LTA said it will announce details of the train service adjustments later.
