East–West MRT line#Boon Lay and Tuas extension
{{Short description|Rapid transit line in Singapore}}
{{About|the MRT line in Singapore|other similarly named rapid transit lines in other cities|East–West line (disambiguation)}}
{{Use British English|date=October 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail line
| name = 25px 25px 25px
East–West Line
| color = {{rcr|SMRT|East West}}
| native_name = Laluan MRT Timur Barat
{{lang|zh|东西地铁线}}
{{lang|ta|கிழக்கு மேற்கு எம்ஆர்டி வழி}}
| logo = East West Line logo.svg
| logo_width = 250px
| image = Tuas Link MRT Station 202407.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = An R151 Train at the platform of Tuas Link station, the western terminus of the line.
| type = Rapid transit
| system = Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)
| status = Operational
| locale = Singapore
| start = Pasir Ris
Tanah Merah
| end = Tuas Link
Changi Airport
| routes = 3
| stations = 35
| daily_ridership = 508,957 (July 2020){{cite web |title=Land Transport DataMall |url=https://www.mytransport.sg/content/mytransport/home/dataMall.html |website=mytransport.sg |access-date=20 August 2020 |archive-date=21 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821123230/https://www.mytransport.sg/content/mytransport/home/dataMall.html |url-status=live }}
| open = {{start date and age|df=yes|1987|12|12}} (as part of North–South Line)
{{start date and age|df=yes|1989|11|04}} (renamed as East–West Line)
{{start date and age|df=yes|1990|07|06}} (Initial line complete)
{{start date and age|df=yes|2001|01|10}} ({{mrts|Expo}})
{{start date and age|df=yes|2001|10|18}} ({{mrts|Dover}})
{{start date and age|df=yes|2002|02|08}} ({{mrts|Changi Airport}})
{{start date and age|df=yes|2009|02|28}} (Boon Lay extension)
{{start date and age|df=yes|2017|06|18}} (Tuas West extension)
| close =
| owner = Land Transport Authority
| operator = SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation)
| character = Elevated (Pasir Ris – Kallang, Redhill – Tuas Link, Expo)
Underground (Lavender – Tiong Bahru, Changi Airport)
| stock = Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 (KHI)
Kawasaki–Sifang C151A (KSF A)
Kawasaki–Sifang C151B (KSF B)
Kawasaki–Sifang C151C (KSF C)
Alstom Movia R151 (ALS)
| linelength = {{convert|57.2|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| tracklength =
| tracks =
| gauge = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electrification = {{750 V DC|conductor=y}}
| speed = limited to {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| elevation =
| map = {{East–West MRT line|inline=yes}}
| map_state = hide
| depot = Tuas
Ulu Pandan
Changi
East Coast (Future)
}}
The East–West Line (EWL) is a high-capacity Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line operated by SMRT in Singapore, running from Pasir Ris station in the east to Tuas Link station in the west, with an additional branch between Changi Airport and Tanah Merah stations. It is the second Mass Rapid Transit line to be built in Singapore. Coloured green on the rail map, the line serves 35 stations, 8 of which (from Lavender to Tiong Bahru and Changi Airport stations) are underground.{{cite web |url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/east-west-line.html |title=East-West Line |publisher=Land Transport Authority |location=Singapore |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=22 November 2014 |archive-date=17 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417061844/http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/east-west-line.html |url-status=live }} At {{convert|57.2|km|mi}}, the line is the longest on the MRT network.
Constructed and opened as part of the North–South Line (NSL) in the early stages of development, the East–West Line was the second rail line formed in Singapore after NSL, with the opening of the eastern extension to Tanah Merah on the EWL in 1989. Nevertheless, both lines use identical signalling equipment and rolling stock. The East–West Line signalling systems have been upgraded along with the North–South Line, with both MRT lines having its signalling fully upgraded, converting it from semi-automatic to fully automatic.
History
= Initial developments =
The first segment of what would become the East–West Line, between City Hall and Outram Park stations, was opened on 12 December 1987 as part of the North–South Line and Phase 1 of the initial system.{{Cite news|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19871212-1.2.3|title=Shopping for Xmas the MRT way...|last=Rav|first=Dhaliwal|date=12 December 1987|work=Straits Times|access-date=19 September 2017|via=eResources|archive-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124011005/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19871212-1.2.3|url-status=live}} Subsequently, it was extended westwards to Clementi station on 12 March 1988{{Cite news|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19880312-1.2.10?ST=1&AT=filter&K=MRT+to+Clementi&KA=MRT+to+Clementi&DF=&DT=&AO=false&NPT=&L=&CTA=&NID=&CT=&WC=&YR=1988&SortBy=Oldest&P=11&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=mrt,to,clementi&oref=article|title=Riding the MRT train to Clementi|date=12 March 1988|work=The Business Times|archive-date=17 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017151525/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19880312-1.2.10?ST=1&AT=filter&K=MRT+to+Clementi&KA=MRT+to+Clementi&DF=&DT=&AO=false&NPT=&L=&CTA=&NID=&CT=&WC=&YR=1988&SortBy=Oldest&P=11&Display=0&filterS=0&QT=mrt,to,clementi&oref=article|url-status=live}} and to Lakeside on 5 November 1988.{{cite news |title=Three more stations for MRT system |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19881105-1.2.10.5 |work=The Business Times |date=5 November 1988 |access-date=16 June 2018 |via=NewspaperSG |archive-date=20 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020141556/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19881105-1.2.10.5 |url-status=live }}
The {{convert|15|km|adj=on}} eastern extension to Tanah Merah station opened on 4 November 1989, which also marked the start of independent operations as the East–West Line. The opening ceremony was attended by then First Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.{{Cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891104-1.2.6.1.1?ST=1&AT=filter&K=bedok+mrt&KA=bedok+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1985&DT=01%2F09%2F2000&Display=0&AO=false&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article&NID=&CT=ARTICLE&WC=&YR=1989&QT=bedok,mrt&oref=article-related|title=On right track|date=4 November 1989|work=The Straits Times|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193119/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891104-1.2.6.1.1?ST=1&AT=filter&K=bedok+mrt&KA=bedok+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1985&DT=01%2F09%2F2000&Display=0&AO=false&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article&NID=&CT=ARTICLE&WC=&YR=1989&QT=bedok%2Cmrt&oref=article-related|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891105-1.2.2?ST=1&AT=filter&K=bedok+mrt&KA=bedok+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1985&DT=01%2F09%2F2000&Display=0&AO=false&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article&NID=&CT=ARTICLE&WC=&YR=1989&QT=bedok,mrt&oref=article|title=MRT Trains to Pasir Ris from Dec 16|last=Dhaliwal|first=Rav|date=5 November 1986|work=The Straits Times|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193041/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891105-1.2.2?ST=1&AT=filter&K=bedok+mrt&KA=bedok+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1985&DT=01%2F09%2F2000&Display=0&AO=false&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article&NID=&CT=ARTICLE&WC=&YR=1989&QT=bedok%2Cmrt&oref=article|url-status=live}}
The {{convert|6|km|adj=on}} line extension to Pasir Ris station was opened ahead of schedule on 16 December 1989{{Cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891217-1.2.6.1.1|title=MRT goes all the way east|date=17 December 1989|work=The Straits Times|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193041/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891217-1.2.6.1.1|url-status=live}} with a sneak preview beforehand.{{Cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891215-1.2.44.2|title=Residents get sneak preview of three new MRT stations|date=15 December 1989|work=The Straits Times|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193107/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19891215-1.2.44.2|url-status=live}} Boon Lay station opened on 6 July 1990, marking the completion of the initial MRT system.{{Cite news|title=Dr Yeo launches sale of commemorative tickets for the MRT|date=9 June 1990|work=The Straits Times}}
=Subsequent developments=
==Dover station==
File:Dover Station Platform.jpg]]
{{Main|Dover MRT station}}
Construction on a new infill station located between Buona Vista station and Clementi station, namely Dover station, began in June 1998. It is the first station in the MRT network to be built as an infill station.{{Cite news |date=13 October 2001 |title=Trial Runs at Dover |work=TODAY news |page=6}} The building of the station was met with reservations by some members of the public over the small area it serviced and there were criticisms over the spending of "taxpayers' money" chiefly for use only by students of one educational institution.{{cite news|title=Public should not subsidise new MRT stations|last=Leong|first=Yit Chun|date=19 August 2002|publisher=The Straits Times Forum}} Despite some opposition, the Land Transport Authority proceeded with the construction to serve commuters along Singapore Polytechnic with Dover housing estate.{{Cite news|title=S'pore Poly to be linked to MRT|date=30 July 1997|work=The Straits Times|page=3}}{{Cite news|title=Doorstep train|date=5 October 2001|work=TODAY news|page=8}} The station opened on 18 October 2001.{{Cite news|title=Next Stop: Dover|last=Fook Kong|first=Lau|date=13 July 2001|work=The Straits Times|page=8}} Prior to opening, test runs were conducted from 13 to 17 October 2001 when the trains stopped at the station but did not open their doors.
==Tanah Merah to Airport extension line==
{{anchor| Airport | Airport extension }}
File:CG2 Changi Airport MRT platforms 20200919 212555.jpg]]
The idea of extending the Mass Rapid Transit system to Changi Airport was reconsidered when Terminal 3 of the airport was being built.{{Cite news|title=MRT extension to airport reconsidered.|date=2 August 1994|work=The Straits Times}} Earlier plans had long been made for a new line branching off from the existing East–West Line at Tanah Merah,{{Cite news|title=Next Stop: Changi Airport?|date=2 August 1994|work=The New Paper}} with some conceptual plans showing a tentative route alignment up to the airport along Airport Boulevard, continuing beyond the airport to Changi Point, before turning southwest back towards the city along the eastern coasts. The plans were finally announced by then Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 15 November 1996.{{cite web |title=Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Employees' Union (SMRTEU)'s annual Dinner and Dance |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1996111503/lhl19961115s.pdf |website=NAS |access-date=10 July 2019 |date=15 November 1996 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710173937/http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1996111503/lhl19961115s.pdf |url-status=live }} However, the new route alignment showed a deviation from previous plans,{{Cite web |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19961212-1.2.51.7 |title=MRT Line will not go beyond passenger terminals |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 October 2019 |date=12 December 1996 |archive-date=17 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017004323/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19961212-1.2.51.7 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Search?ST=1&AT=advanced&K=changi+airport+mrt&KA=changi+airport+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1990&DT=01%2F09%2F2010&Display=0&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article |title=Changi Airport MRT line details |date=12 December 1996 |work=The Business Times |access-date=12 December 2017 |archive-date=26 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026174816/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Search?ST=1&AT=advanced&K=changi+airport+mrt&KA=changi+airport+mrt&DF=02%2F01%2F1990&DT=01%2F09%2F2010&Display=0&NPT=&L=English&CTA=Article |url-status=live }} where the final plan involved in building only the first two stations of Expo, and Changi Airport, the latter being the underground station built between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The alignment of the station at the airport also switched perpendicularly to an east–west direction, such that the station leads to two of the terminals directly from either end of the station. The station's designs were unveiled on 10 February 1998 with construction starting on 29 January 1999.{{cite web |title=Changi Airport MRT station designed for travellers |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19980211-1.2.2 |website=The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB) |access-date=29 December 2019 |date=11 February 1998 |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331172447/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19980211-1.2.2 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Changi Airport Line Ground Breaking Ceremony |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1999012901.htm |website=NAS |access-date=22 November 2019 |date=29 January 1999 |archive-date=13 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013130238/https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/1999012901.htm |url-status=live }} Expo and Changi Airport were opened on 10 January 2001 and 8 February 2002 respectively and operates under a shuttle service. Prior to 22 July 2003, train services from Boon Lay commences after the opening, but were later reverted to shuttle services due to low patronage.{{Cite news|title=Boon Lay to Expo: MRT now running|date=20 December 2001|work=The Straits Times}}{{Cite news|title=Board MRT to airport from Tanah Merah.|date=18 July 2003|work=The Straits Times}} On 25 May 2019, it was announced that the Changi Airport Extension will be converted to become part of Thomson-East Coast line Extension (TELe) by 2040.{{cite web | url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-mrt-stations-lines-lta-master-plan-11564622 | title=LTA to assess the feasibility of new rail line connecting northeast and south Singapore | publisher=CNA | date=25 May 2019 | access-date=29 May 2019 | archive-date=13 February 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213091440/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-mrt-stations-lines-lta-master-plan-11564622 | url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Land Transport Master Plan 2040: Bringing Singapore Together {{!}} Press Room {{!}} Land Transport Authority |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=de83f659-4b0d-4609-840e-3deb3ac9b4b9 |website=Land Transport Authority |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-date=23 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823063103/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=de83f659-4b0d-4609-840e-3deb3ac9b4b9 |url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/at-a-glance-key-updates-to-mrt-bus-network-and-more-2040-master-plan | title=At a glance: Key updates to MRT, bus network and more for 2040 master plan | publisher=TODAYonline | date=25 May 2019 | access-date=28 May 2019 | archive-date=25 May 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525141717/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/at-a-glance-key-updates-to-mrt-bus-network-and-more-2040-master-plan | url-status=live }}
==Boon Lay and Tuas extension==
File:EW33 Tuas Link MRT exterior.jpg]]
The {{convert|3.8|km|adj=on}} Boon Lay extension was first announced by the LTA on 29 December 2004, set to serve residents from the Jurong West Town area and those working in the Jurong Industrial Estate.{{cite news |publisher=Land Transport Authority |title=Expanding The Rail Network: LTA To Build Boon Lay MRT Extension |url=http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1138 |date=29 December 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513234003/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1138 |archive-date=13 May 2011 |df=dmy-all }} The two stations, Pioneer and Joo Koon stations, officially opened on 28 February 2009.{{cite web |title=Boon Lay Extension to Open in February 2009 |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2033 |website=LTA |access-date=6 September 2019 |date=30 October 2008 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193123/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom.html?c=2&id=2033 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=http://www.engleepl.com.sg/index.php/projects-list/completed-projects/boon-lay-mrt-extension|title=Boon Lay MRT Extension|website=www.engleepl.com.sg|access-date=2020-02-11|archive-date=10 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810180415/http://www.engleepl.com.sg/index.php/projects-list/completed-projects/boon-lay-mrt-extension|url-status=live}}
On 11 January 2011, the Tuas West extension, an extension of the East–West Line from Joo Koon to Tuas Link was announced.{{Cite web |title=Speech by Mr Raymond Lim at the visit to Bedok MRT Station on 11 Jan 2011 |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20110118003.htm |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=www.nas.gov.sg}} The extension has a span of {{convert|7.5|km|mi}}, which spans a twin-tracked MRT viaduct, four above-ground stations and a {{Convert|26|ha|adj=on}} depot to provide stabling and maintenance facilities for the additional trains that will be bought for the extension and to cater for future expansion of the line.{{cite web|url=http://app.mot.gov.sg/News_Centre/Latest_News/NewsID/0B9D100022F63130/Speech_Part_1_-_Public_Transport_by_Mr_Lui_Tuck_Yew_Minister_for_Transport_for_COS_2012.aspx|title=Speech (Part 1 – Public Transport) by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, for COS 2012|date=7 March 2012|access-date=12 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903213802/http://app.mot.gov.sg/News_Centre/Latest_News/NewsID/0B9D100022F63130/Speech_Part_1_-_Public_Transport_by_Mr_Lui_Tuck_Yew_Minister_for_Transport_for_COS_2012.aspx|archive-date=3 September 2012|df=dmy-all}} The viaduct is integrated with part of a {{convert|4.8|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} road viaduct along Pioneer Road, which will increase the road capacity to cope with anticipated increase in traffic. The stations are Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road, and Tuas Link. On 4 May 2012, the Land Transport Authority marked the start of construction of the Tuas West extension with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future Tuas Link station.{{cite press release |url= http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=6bfps2tqiyi48vx511ib3f222seib37ve0wmu5j3xai2y2ek97 |title= Construction Starts for Tuas West extension |publisher= Land Transport Authority |date=4 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140202114139/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=6bfps2tqiyi48vx511ib3f222seib37ve0wmu5j3xai2y2ek97 |archive-date=2 February 2014 |location= Singapore}}{{cite web |title=Speech by Mr Lui Tuck Yew at the Tuas West Extension Groundbreaking Ceremony on 4 May 2012 |url=https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-Tuas-West-Extension-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-on-4-May-2012 |website=MOT |access-date=4 December 2021 |date=4 May 2012 |archive-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204191431/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech-by-Mr-Lui-Tuck-Yew-at-the-Tuas-West-Extension-Groundbreaking-Ceremony-on-4-May-2012 |url-status=live }}
The extension began service on 18 June 2017.{{cite press release |url= https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=a5817a2c-5a4a-41ea-b797-e422d16963eb |title= Tuas West extension Opens on 18 June 2017 |publisher= Land Transport Authority |date= 27 April 2017 |access-date= 27 April 2017 |archive-date= 2 August 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170802122634/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=a5817a2c-5a4a-41ea-b797-e422d16963eb |url-status= live }}{{cite news |url= http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tuas-west-extension-mrt-stations-to-open-jun-18-8795768 |title= Tuas West extension MRT stations to open Jun 18 |work= Channel NewsAsia |date= 27 April 2017 |location= Singapore |access-date= 27 April 2017 |archive-date= 31 January 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200131095723/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tuas-west-extension-mrt-stations-to-open-jun-18-8795768 |url-status= dead }}{{cite news |title=Opening of the Tuas West extension |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tuas-west-extension-opens-after-six-month-delay-8951326 |work=Channel NewsAsia |location=Singapore |date=16 June 2017 |first=Kenneth |last=Lim |access-date=16 June 2017 |archive-date=31 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331125644/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/tuas-west-extension-opens-after-six-month-delay-8951326 |url-status=dead }} During initial stages after opening, the westbound trains will alternate their terminus between Joo Koon and Tuas Link, where for every two trains, one train will terminate at the former, while the other train will terminate at the latter.{{cite news |url= http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/trains-at-4-new-stations-on-east-west-lines-tuas-west-extension-to-start-plying |title= Trains at 4 new stations on East-West Line's Tuas West extension to start plying on June 18 |newspaper= The Straits Times |location= Singapore |date= 5 June 2017 |access-date= 6 June 2017 |archive-date= 6 June 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170606121145/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/trains-at-4-new-stations-on-east-west-lines-tuas-west-extension-to-start-plying |url-status= live }}
=Additional platform at Tanah Merah station=
On 25 August 2014, the Land Transport Authority announced that a new platform will be constructed at Tanah Merah, enabling faster travel and shorter waiting times for commuters heading towards Expo and Changi Airport on the Changi Airport branch line of the East–West Line.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=eaf97df7-016d-4a4d-9741-48310ac47112|title=New Platform at Tanah Merah MRT Station for Faster Travel to Expo and Changi Airport {{!}} Press Room {{!}} Land Transport Authority|website=www.lta.gov.sg|language=en|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-date=29 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729172651/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=eaf97df7-016d-4a4d-9741-48310ac47112|url-status=live}}
On 26 October 2016, the Land Transport Authority awarded the civil contract to Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte. Ltd. to build a new platform at Tanah Merah and viaducts for a contract sum of S$325 million. In addition to the new platforms, the existing East–West Line tracks will be extended to connect the line to the new four-in-one East Coast Integrated Depot at Changi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=c0f96531-df2d-466c-8871-21abdf4ebe39|title=LTA Awards Civil Contract to Build A New Platform at Tanah Merah Station {{!}} Press Room {{!}} Land Transport Authority|website=www.lta.gov.sg|language=en|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-date=29 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729172550/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=c0f96531-df2d-466c-8871-21abdf4ebe39|url-status=live}} When completed in 2024, it will be the second station to have triple island platforms after Jurong East.
=Half-height platform screen door installations=
There were calls for platform screen doors (PSDs) to be installed at above-ground stations after several incidents in which passengers were killed or seriously injured by oncoming trains when they fell onto the railway tracks at above-ground stations. Underground stations already featured the doors since 1987. The authorities initially rejected the proposal by casting doubts over functionality and concerns about the high installation costs,{{cite press release |url= http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1090 |title=Safety at MRT and LRT Stations — Respect The Yellow Line |publisher=Land Transport Authority |date=20 November 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120716181111/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1090 |archive-date=16 July 2012 }} but made an about-turn later with the government announcing plans to install half-height platform screen doors on the elevated stations on 25 January 2008, citing lower costs due to it becoming a more common feature worldwide.{{cite news |work=The Straits Times |location= Singapore |title=Platform screen doors for all above-ground MRT stations by 2012 |date=25 January 2008 |url= http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_199958.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080128072930/http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_199958.html |archive-date=28 January 2008}} They were first installed at Jurong East, Pasir Ris, and Yishun stations in 2009 as trial runs.{{cite news |title=Platform doors for elevated MRT stations |author=Yeo Ghim Lay |date=3 September 2008 |work=The Straits Times |location= Singapore |page=26}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=2167 | title=Installation of Half Height Platform Screen Doors Pasir Ris Station | publisher=Land Transport Authority | date=12 August 2009 | access-date=26 May 2019 | archive-date=19 September 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193107/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom.html?c=2&id=2167 | url-status=live }} On 31 August 2011, the LTA announced completion of the installation of PSDs along the East–West Line, with Expo being the last station on the line to receive the PSDs.{{Cite press release |title= Completion of Half Height Platform Screen Doors on East West Line |publisher= Land Transport Authority |url= http://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9y6t63252ecdq43t2gwza070tsqkm1zf372ydxjgnd9sa4xiz8 |access-date= 23 November 2015 |date= 31 August 2011 |archive-date= 26 July 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180726103905/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9y6t63252ecdq43t2gwza070tsqkm1zf372ydxjgnd9sa4xiz8 |url-status= live }} Installation of PSDs across both the North–South and East–West lines (NSEWL) were completed on 14 March 2012, 3 months ahead of schedule.{{Cite web | url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-completes-installing-elevated-mrt-station-screen-doors-early-8443586 | title=LTA completes installing elevated MRT station screen doors early | date=14 March 2012 | access-date=26 May 2019 | archive-date=1 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401123349/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-completes-installing-elevated-mrt-station-screen-doors-early-8443586 | url-status=live }}
Improvement works
=Timber to concrete sleeper replacement works=
The timber sleepers on the East–West Line was required to be replaced as they were near the end of their 25-year lifespan. The replacement sleepers, made of concrete, have a significantly longer lifespan.{{Cite web|url=http://blog.smrt.com.sg/smrt-rail-improvements/|title=SMRT Rail Improvements – Updates – SMRT Blog|website=blog.smrt.com.sg|date=17 October 2016 |access-date=9 October 2017|archive-date=23 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144948/http://blog.smrt.com.sg/smrt-rail-improvements/|url-status=live}} To speed up works, train services on the East–West Line was adjusted to end earlier. The work was divided into three phases: Phase 1 (Bugis – Tanah Merah), Phase 2 (Joo Koon – Jurong East, Tanah Merah – Pasir Ris) and Phase 3 (Jurong East – Outram Park). The sleepers were fully replaced on 18 February 2017.{{Cite news |url= http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/east-west-line-train-services-end-earlier-next-month-sleeper-replacement-works |title= Phased early closure of East-West Line MRT stations from next month |work= Today |location= Singapore |author= Koh, Valerie |date= 17 October 2015 |access-date= 3 March 2016 |archive-date= 16 March 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160316172822/http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/east-west-line-train-services-end-earlier-next-month-sleeper-replacement-works |url-status= live }}
=Re-signalling works=
A new moving-block signalling system, supplied by Thales, replaced the former ageing fixed-block signalling system on the East–West Line. The new signalling system, costing $195 million, reduces waiting times for trains during peak periods from 120 seconds then to 100 seconds now.{{Cite press release |url= http://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=5qmktlgi52sor9rc5r00c6xm8pg371lwhgx5hvtwu8381p6o95 |date=1 February 2012 |title=LTA and SMRT Award Contracts for New Trains and Re-Signalling Project |publisher= Land Transport Authority |access-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726201627/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=5qmktlgi52sor9rc5r00c6xm8pg371lwhgx5hvtwu8381p6o95 |archive-date=26 July 2018}} The new system became operational between Pioneer and Tuas Link stations on 18 June 2017. Newer rolling stocks, such as the C151B and C151C, are equipped for use solely on the new signalling system.{{Cite news |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-mrt-projects-and-upgrades-to-existing-lines-are-on-track-says-lta |title=New MRT projects and upgrades to existing lines are on track, says LTA |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |date=20 November 2015 |author=Lim, Adrian |access-date=3 March 2016 |archive-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310124526/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-mrt-projects-and-upgrades-to-existing-lines-are-on-track-says-lta |url-status=live }} Since 27 May 2018, the new signalling system has been operating full-day on the entire East–West Line.
=Third-rail replacement=
Replacement works on the third rail, which provides electricity to the trains, were carried out between September 2015 and August 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smrt.com.sg/Portals/0/Factsheet_%20Power%20Rail%20Replacement_vF_1.pdf|title=FACTSHEET ON POWER RAIL REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE NORTHSOUTH AND EAST-WEST LINES|date=12 September 2017|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144946/https://www.smrt.com.sg/Portals/0/Factsheet_%20Power%20Rail%20Replacement_vF_1.pdf|archive-date=23 September 2017|url-status=dead}} The new third rail replaced its 30-year-old predecessor and is expected to increase reliability of the East–West line's electrical system.{{Cite web |url=http://blog.smrt.com.sg/?p=912 |title=Third Rail Replacement of the North-South East-West Line |date=15 December 2015 |publisher=The SMRT Blog |access-date=3 March 2016 |archive-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307062759/http://blog.smrt.com.sg/?p=912 |url-status=live }}
= Pasir Ris turnback extension =
A new railway turnback located at Pasir Ris station, the eastern terminus of the line, was announced by the Land Transport Authority on 29 Jun 2018. It would extend the railway viaduct past the station by {{Convert|148|m}}.{{Cite web |date=29 June 2018 |title=LTA {{!}} Railway Tracks Near Pasir Ris to be Extended for Quicker Turnaround of Trains |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2018/6/2/railway-tracks-near-pasir-ris-to-be-extended-for-quicker-turnaround-of-trains.html |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=www.lta.gov.sg}} The turnback will allow for an increase in service frequency during peak times from 30 to 36 trains per hour as trains will be able to change directions faster to head westwards on the line, to meet future increases in ridership demand. Construction started in 2019 and was completed in May 2024.{{Cite web|title=Shorter waiting times for commuters when railway turnback at Pasir Ris MRT station completes in 2024|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/completion-of-railway-turnback-at-pasir-ris-mrt-station-in-2024-will-raise-number-of-peak-hour-trains-by-20|website=The Straits Times|last=Hamzah|first=Aqil|date=23 December 2022|access-date=4 January 2024}}
Incidents
=1993 Clementi train collision=
{{main|Clementi rail accident}}
On 5 August 1993, before opening, a maintenance vehicle spilt oil on the tracks between Clementi and Jurong East. The first ten eastbound trains reported braking problems, then the eleventh train from Jurong stopped at the Clementi station for two minutes longer than scheduled due to it using its emergency brakes to stop at the station at 7.50 am, before being hit by another eastbound train when it failed to stop in time. 156 passengers were injured by the collision.{{cite web|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/INFOPEDIA/articles/SIP_814_2004-12-31.html|title=First MRT accident – Infopedia|first=National Library Board|last=Singapore|website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg|access-date=13 March 2018|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019163522/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_814_2004-12-31.html|url-status=live}}
=7 July 2015 power trip=
During the evening peak hours on 7 July 2015, train services on the East–West and North–South Lines were temporarily disrupted due to massive power trips detected along both lines. The cause of the disruption was due to damaged insulators which had resulted in the failure of the power supply.{{Cite news |url= http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cause-of-massive-nsewl/2014794.html |title= Cause of massive NSEWL train disruption in July identified, says SMRT |work= Channel NewsAsia |location= Singapore |date= 22 August 2015 |author= Malinda, Kyle |access-date= 3 March 2016 |archive-date= 6 March 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160306190436/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cause-of-massive-nsewl/2014794.html |url-status= live }} For this disruption that brought inconvenience to 413,000 commuters, LTA imposed a 'record' fine of S$5.4 million on SMRT.{{Cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-to-be-fined-a-record/2146104.html |title=SMRT to be fined a record S$5.4m for July 7 MRT breakdown |work=Channel NewsAsia |location=Singapore |date=23 September 2015 |access-date=3 March 2016 |archive-date=17 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117124430/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-to-be-fined-a-record/2146104.html |url-status=live }}
=22 March 2016 staff fatalities=
{{main|Pasir Ris rail accident}}
At about 11:08 a.m. on 22 March 2016, two SMRT track-maintenance trainee staff were run over and killed by a C151 train approaching Pasir Ris station,{{Cite news |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-accident-2-men-were-part-of-group-of-15-led-by-supervisor-and-walking |title=SMRT accident: 2 men were part of group of 15 led by supervisor and walking facing oncoming train |author1=Seow Bei Yi |author2=Lim, Adrian |author3=Driscoll, Shea |date=23 March 2016 |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |access-date=24 March 2016 |archive-date=9 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309160615/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-accident-2-men-were-part-of-group-of-15-led-by-supervisor-and-walking |url-status=live }} resulting in a temporarily service delay between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris for over two hours that affected at least 10,000 commuters.{{Cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/2-smrt-staff-dead-in/2625352.html?cx_tag=undefined&cid=tg:recos:undefined:standard#cxrecs_s |title=2 SMRT staff dead in accident near Pasir Ris station |work=Channel NewsAsia |location=Singapore |date=22 March 2016 |access-date=24 March 2016 |archive-date=26 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326053636/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/2-smrt-staff-dead-in/2625352.html?cx_tag=undefined&cid=tg:recos:undefined:standard#cxrecs_s |url-status=live }}
The two trainee staff had joined SMRT in January 2016 and worked as technicians under a technical team of 15 staff led by a supervisor and were tasked to go down to the tracks to investigate an alarm triggered by a possible signalling equipment fault close by the station. An operator cited that they were granted access to the tracks, but did not coordinate with a Signal Unit in the station to ensure trains could not travel in the area where the team was.{{Cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-acknowledges-lapse/2630038.html |title=SMRT acknowledges safety procedure not followed before fatal accident |date=23 March 2016 |work=Channel NewsAsia |location=Singapore |access-date=24 March 2016 |archive-date=18 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018043650/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-acknowledges-lapse/2630038.html |url-status=live }}
Patrick Nathan, SMRT vice-president, promised that "SMRT will review all safety protocols particularly those involving track access".{{Cite news |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/2-smrt-staff-killed-in-accident-were-singaporeans-aged-24-and-26-and-undergoing |title=2 SMRT Staff killed in MRT accident were Singaporeans aged 24 and 26 and undergoing on-the-job training |work=The Straits Times |location=Singapore |date=23 March 2016 |author1=Lee Min Kok |author2=Seow Bei Yi |author3=Lim, Adrian |access-date=24 March 2016 |archive-date=24 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324055314/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/2-smrt-staff-killed-in-accident-were-singaporeans-aged-24-and-26-and-undergoing |url-status=live }} SMRT chief executive Desmond Kuek apologised for the incident and said SMRT will investigate how "the [two men] got hit by the train". SMRT fired both an engineer responsible for leading with the team and the train driver who was involved at the scene of the incident.
The engineer who led the inspection team was charged with negligence causing death under the Penal Code{{cite news |last1=Ng |first1=Kelly |date=2 December 2016 |title=SMRT charged over fatal accident |url=http://www.todayonline.com/smrt-charged-over-fatal-accident |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122655/http://www.todayonline.com/smrt-charged-over-fatal-accident |archive-date=17 November 2017 |access-date=17 November 2017 |work=Today |quote=SMRT Trains and its director of control operations, Teo Wee Kiat, who is still employed by the company, were charged with failing to take necessary measures to ensure workers’ safety under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA). Lim Say Heng, who was in charge of the work team that went onto the tracks that fateful day, was charged with causing death by a negligent act under the Penal Code.}} and was subsequently sentenced to 4 weeks in jail.{{Cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Tam Mei |date=12 March 2018 |title=Engineer who led SMRT trainees onto tracks in 2016 fatal rail accident jailed for 4 weeks |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/engineer-who-led-smrt-trainees-onto-track-in-2016-fatal-rail-accident-jailed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008174255/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/engineer-who-led-smrt-trainees-onto-track-in-2016-fatal-rail-accident-jailed |archive-date=8 October 2019 |access-date=8 October 2019 |website=The Straits Times}} SMRT Trains and one member of SMRT management were charged for violating the Workplace Safety and Health Act for lapses which led to the accident, and were fined $400,000 respectively.{{Cite news |last=Chong |first=Elena |date=28 February 2017 |title=SMRT Trains fined $400k for workplace safety lapse which resulted in two deaths |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/smrt-trains-fined-400k-for-workplace-safety-lapse-which-resulted-in-two |access-date=24 October 2023 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}} and $55,000.{{Cite news |last=Chong |first=Elena |date=29 September 2017 |title=SMRT Trains director of control operations fined $55,000 over fatal track accident |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-trains-director-of-control-operations-fined-55000-over-fatal-track-accident |access-date=24 October 2023 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}} On 20 July 2018, the Land Transport Authority fined the operator S$1.9 million (US${{ToUSD|1.9|Singapore|year=2018}} million) for this incident and the Bishan tunnel flooding.{{cite web |date=20 July 2018 |title=SMRT to be fined S$1.9 million for Pasir Ris fatal accident, flooding |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-fined-1-9-million-for-pasir-ris-fatal-accident-flooding-10547928 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208022714/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-fined-1-9-million-for-pasir-ris-fatal-accident-flooding-10547928 |archive-date=8 December 2020 |access-date=8 December 2020 |website=Channel NewsAsia}}{{cite web |date=22 March 2016 |title=SMRT to be fined S$1.9m for two rail incidents |url=https://www.todayonline.com/content/smrt-be-fined-s19m-two-rail-incidents |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121129/https://www.todayonline.com/content/smrt-be-fined-s19m-two-rail-incidents |archive-date=8 December 2020 |access-date=8 December 2020 |website=TODAYonline}}
=15 November 2017 train collision and disruptions=
{{main|Joo Koon rail accident}}
A second train collision occurred on 15 November 2017 at approximately 8.18am, where two C151A trains collided at Joo Koon MRT station. A train fault caused the first train heading in the direction of Tuas Link to stall at the station. A minute later, a second train stopped behind the first and then "moved forward unexpectedly," hitting the other train. Thirty-eight people, including two SMRT staff, were hospitalized.{{cite web | url = https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=0a99a84b-b37a-400a-bead-83855347d3af | title = Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT – Joo Koon train incident | date = 15 November 2017 | publisher = Land Transport Authority | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171116134453/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=0a99a84b-b37a-400a-bead-83855347d3af | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=82623f37-722b-4c4f-8a39-08955a74ed80 | title = Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT – Update on Joo Koon train incident | date = 15 November 2017 | publisher = Land Transport Authority | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171116133620/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=82623f37-722b-4c4f-8a39-08955a74ed80 | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9bff1b53-0fef-4063-984a-a21205dc045b | title = Update on Train Incident at Joo Koon Station | date = 15 November 2017 | publisher = Land Transport Authority | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171116132726/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9bff1b53-0fef-4063-984a-a21205dc045b | url-status = live }}{{Cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mrt-train-collides-joo-koon-station-ewl-smrt-9407266|title=MRT train collides with stationary train at Joo Koon station: Reports|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919193041/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mrt-train-collides-with-stationary-train-at-joo-koon-station-29-9407266|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-train-hits-stationary-train-at-joo-koon-mrt-station-passengers-taken-to|title=SMRT train hits stationary train at Joo Koon MRT station; passengers taken to hospital|last=hermesauto|date=15 November 2017|work=The Straits Times|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en|archive-date=15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115083417/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-train-hits-stationary-train-at-joo-koon-mrt-station-passengers-taken-to|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/second-train-delay-hits-ewl-commuters-wednesday-morning-004854684.html|title=Second train delay hits EWL commuters on Wednesday morning|access-date=15 November 2017|language=en-SG|archive-date=15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115012149/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/second-train-delay-hits-ewl-commuters-wednesday-morning-004854684.html|url-status=live}}
Train services between Tuas Link and Joo Koon stations were temporally suspended in both directions for two hours on the day itself and the entire day on 16 November 2017, and westbound trains temporarily terminated at Joo Koon.{{cite web | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/train-service-between-joo-koon-and-tuas-link-stations-suspended-9409106 | title = Train service between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations suspended | date = 15 November 2017 | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171116024525/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/train-service-between-joo-koon-and-tuas-link-stations-suspended-9409106 | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/train-service-between-joo-koon-tuas-link-stations-to-be-suspended-on-thursday | title = Train service between Joo Koon, Tuas Link stations to be suspended on Thursday | date = 15 November 2017 | publisher = The Straits Times | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 16 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171116140745/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/train-service-between-joo-koon-tuas-link-stations-to-be-suspended-on-thursday | url-status = live }}
An update by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT on 16 November 2017 stated that LTA and SMRT had decided to isolate for up to one month the operations of the Tuas West extension, which runs on the new signalling system, from the rest of the East–West Line, which runs on the old signalling system, enabling LTA engineers to carry out further assurance checks together with Thales. The train was switching systems when the collision took place.{{cite web | url = https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9530d061-9d0b-4e3e-9636-d48aed3a9e41 | title = Update on Train Services on Tuas West extension | date = 16 November 2017 | publisher = Land Transport Authority | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122926/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9530d061-9d0b-4e3e-9636-d48aed3a9e41 | url-status = live }} Train service on the line resumed on 20 November, with the Tuas West extension between Gul Circle and Tuas Link using the new signalling system and the section between Pasir Ris and Joo Koon, together with the Changi Airport Branch continuing to run on the old signalling system. Train services between Joo Koon and Gul Circle were temporarily suspended until its resumption on 28 May 2018; between the suspension a free bridging bus service is available between the two stations. Continuous service between Pasir Ris and Gul Circle resumed on 28 May 2018, with the permanent activation of the new CBTC system; since the incident, selected portions of either the North–South Line or East–West Line were closed to conduct track renewal works with early weekend closures and later station openings.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/east-west-line-running-on-new-signalling-system-now-all-the-way-to-tuas-west-and|title=East-West Line running on new signalling system now – all the way to Tuas West and back|last=hermesauto|date=2018-05-28|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-07-08|language=en|archive-date=8 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708191920/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/east-west-line-running-on-new-signalling-system-now-all-the-way-to-tuas-west-and|url-status=live}}
= 25-30 September 2024 train derailment and disruptions =
{{Main|2024 East–West MRT line disruption}}
Train services between Boon Lay and Queenstown had been suspended since 9am on 25 September 2024 after trains lost power on a stretch near Clementi MRT station. A defective train axle box on one of the first generation C151 trains, which had been deadheading to Ulu Pandan Depot after it was withdrawn at Clementi station, dropped onto the tracks near Dover station and caused the wheels of a bogie - an undercarriage - to come off the running rail and hit track equipment, including stretches of the third rail, 3 point machines as well as power cables and rail clips.{{Cite web |title=MRT service between Boon Lay and Queenstown stations disrupted for at least the rest of the day |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mrt-train-services-east-west-line-boon-lay-queenstown-no-service-4634586 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=CNA |language=en |quote=A defective train axle box on one of the first-generation trains dropped and caused the wheels of a bogie - an undercarriage - to come off the running rail and hit track equipment. This included a live rail and point machines, leading to the power fault.}}{{Cite news |last=Cheng |first=Kenneth |date=2024-09-26 |title=Train disruption on EWL to go into third day; LTA, SMRT aim to partially restore services on Sept 27 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/train-disruption-on-ewl-to-go-into-third-day-lta-smrt-aim-to-partially-restore-services-on-sept-27 |access-date=2024-09-26 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn= |quote=It was triggered by a first-generation Kawasaki Heavy Industries train, which encountered a fault at around 9am on Sept 25 and was withdrawn to Ulu Pandan Depot, said LTA and SMRT in a statement. While en route to the depot, a defective axle box on the third carriage of the six-carriage train dropped onto the tracks near Dover station, causing one bogie to come off the running rail. This is the first time such an incident has happened. With one bogie derailed, the train - which has been in service for more than 35 years - damaged the tracks and equipment on the tracks as it was being withdrawn from service. Engineers found a total of 34 rail breaks, such as cracks or chips, along 1.6km of tracks between Clementi and Dover stations after overnight checks. The train also damaged three point machines that are used to divert the train to different tracks, stretches of the third rail which supplies power to trains, as well as power cables and rail clips.}} In an update at about 9:30pm on 25 September 2024, LTA and SMRT announced that train services between Buona Vista and Jurong East would remain suspended on 26 September 2024, the 1st day of the PSLE exams, while service between Boon Lay and Jurong East, and Queenstown and Buona Vista, would each run their own separate shuttle services every 10 minutes.{{Cite web |title=MRT disruption to continue into Thursday, no services between Jurong East and Buona Vista |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mrt-east-west-line-disruption-rush-hour-commute-4635396 |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=CNA |language=en |quote=A train disruption that began on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning will continue into Thursday, with no trains running between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations, said SMRT.}}{{Cite news |last=Rakshika |first=Vihanya |date=2024-09-25 |title=Pupils late for PSLE written papers due to train disruptions won’t be penalised: Exams board |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pupils-late-for-psle-written-exams-due-to-train-disruptions-will-not-be-penalised-exams-board |access-date=2024-09-25 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=}} On Thursday night, SMRT announced that no trains will run between Jurong East and Buona Vista for a third straight day, with full service expected to resume the following Monday. However, in an update at about 4:30pm on 29 September 2024, the target date for restoration of full service was pushed back to Tuesday.{{Cite web |title=East-West Line disruption: No train services from Jurong East to Buona Vista on Sep 30, new cracks found along tracks |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mrt-east-west-line-disruption-restore-full-services-target-tuesday-smrt-lta-4642326 |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=CNA |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=MRT disruption: Jurong East-Buona Vista stretch to remain closed for third day running; full service targeted for Monday |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/smrt-no-train-service-between-jurong-east-buona-vista-27-sep-4640386 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=CNA |language=en}} On September 30, SMRT and LTA announced that full service would fully resume on October 1, with westbound train speeds being reduced from the usual 60-80 kilometres per hour (37.5-50mph) to 40 kilometres per hour (25mph) until October 3, as part of a standard process after rail replacements. {{Cite news |last=Loi |first=Esther |date=2024-09-30 |title=East-West Line MRT services to fully resume on Oct 1; westbound trains to run at slower speeds |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/east-west-line-mrt-services-to-fully-resume-on-oct-1-westbound-trains-will-run-at-slower-speeds |access-date=2024-09-30 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}
Network and operations
Train services on the East–West Line operates from approximately 5:30{{nbsp}}am to around midnight daily. In general, during peak hours, train frequency is 2 to 3 minutes while during non-peak hours the frequency is reduced to 5 minutes throughout the entire route.{{Cite web |title=LTA {{!}} Getting Around {{!}} Public Transport {{!}} Rail Network |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101093543/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network.html |archive-date=1 November 2019 |access-date=5 April 2020 |website=www.lta.gov.sg}}
The first train departs from these places:
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| From
!Heading to !Departing at !Notes |
|---|
| Tanah Merah
|Pasir Ris |4:59 am - Weekdays |5:12 am (Weekdays), 5:14 am (Saturdays) and 5:40 am (Sundays & Public Holidays) as a downroute from Pasir Ris to reach Jurong East at 6:07 am (Weekdays), 6:09 am (Saturdays) and 6:33 am (Sundays & Public Holidays) |
| Tanah Merah
|Changi Airport |5:07 am - Weekdays |Reach one-loop at 5:29 am (Weekdays and Saturdays) and 5:52 am (Sundays and Public Holidays). |
| Clementi
|Tanah Merah |5:25 am - Weekdays | |
| Tuas Link
|Clementi |5:03 am - Weekdays | |
Train services on the East–West Line are also subjected to maintenance and renewal works, usually on selected Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Shuttle bus services may be provided throughout the duration of the early closures and late openings for affected commuters.{{Cite web |title=Early Closure of Selected North–South Line Stations from January to March 2020 |url=https://www.smrt.com.sg/Announcements/articleid/1220 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229171330/http://www.smrt.com.sg/Announcements/articleid/1220 |archive-date=29 December 2019 |access-date=5 April 2020 |website=www.smrt.com.sg}} Operations of the East–West Line are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the drop of ridership.{{cite web |title=Last train services for MRT and LRT (Annex B) |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/news/press/2020/20200414_Last%20train%20service%20for%20MRT%20and%20LRT_AnnexB.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417141415/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/news/press/2020/20200414_Last%20train%20service%20for%20MRT%20and%20LRT_AnnexB.pdf |archive-date=17 April 2020 |access-date=15 April 2020 |website=LTA}}{{Cite web |title=Changes to Public Bus and Train Operating Hours and Frequency |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2020/april/news-releases/Changes_to_public_bus_and_train_operating_hours.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417141400/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2020/april/news-releases/Changes_to_public_bus_and_train_operating_hours.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |access-date=15 April 2020 |website=www.lta.gov.sg}}
=Route=
As its name implies, the East–West Line connects central Singapore to both eastern and western parts of the island, with an additional branch between Changi Airport and Tanah Merah, which operates as a separate shuttle service. It is 57.2 kilometers (35.5 miles) long and it is predominantly double-tracked, but certain short sections at Tanah Merah, Outram Park and Joo Koon widens to three tracks, four tracks nearby Jurong East station and a section between Jurong East and Clementi station and five tracks nearby Changi Depot and Tanah Merah station.
Some stations are commonly placed at the middle of the roads such as Tanah Merah, Bedok, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Dover, Clementi, Pioneer, Joo Koon, Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent and Tuas West Road. The line runs mostly on overhead viaducts but goes underground in the city area between Kallang and Redhill, Bedok and Kembangan, and between Expo and Changi Airport. Travelling from one end of the line to the other takes about 85 minutes.
The line begins above ground at Pasir Ris station from where it continues to head south towards Simei station. The line curves between Simei to Tanah Merah stations and continues westwards, joining the Changi Airport branch, paralleling New Upper Changi Road. Two branch lines to Changi Depot and to Changi Airport station exists between Simei and Tanah Merah stations. At Tanah Merah station, the line extends to four tracks due to its interchange with the Changi branch before turning back into two tracks in a western direction.
From Bedok station to Kembangan station, the line goes underground but then goes above-ground, and follows the route of Sims Avenue and Sims Avenue East in an opposite direction. After Kallang station, the line goes underground through the Central Area and runs heads south-west towards City Hall station. It then runs parallel to the North–South Line between City Hall and Raffles Place stations, which are cross-platform interchanges to the North–South Line. After Tanjong Pagar, the line curves northwestwards towards Outram Park. After Tiong Bahru, the line continues above ground starting with Redhill station and follows the direction of Commonwealth Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue West and Boon Lay Way. Between Clementi and Jurong East station, three branches (one going east and two going west) to Ulu Pandan Depot are deployed. At Jurong East station, the line extends again to four tracks due to its interchange with the North-South line but then, separates into two before heading west to Chinese Garden station. After Pioneer station, the line heads south-west before curving westwards towards Joo Koon station. The line terminates at Tuas Link with a branch heading towards Tuas Depot.
The Changi Airport extension starts at Tanah Merah station as a single track before turning eastwards to Expo station. After Expo station, it goes underground and curves south before terminating at Changi Airport station.
The East–West Line was constructed along the North–South Line. As such, both lines used identical signalling equipment and rolling stock.
=Stations=
The line serves 35 stations across {{convert|57.2|km|mi}} of track, and station codes for the line are green, corresponding to the line's colour on the system map.{{cite web|url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/east-west-line.html|title=East–West Line|access-date=24 December 2015|publisher=Land Transport Authority|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107085131/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/east-west-line.html|archive-date=7 January 2017|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/tuas-west-extension.html|title=Tuas West Extension|website=LTA|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930005359/http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/tuas-west-extension.html|archive-date=30 September 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=11 October 2017}} 8 stations, including Changi Airport, and 7 other stations on the stretch from Lavender to Tiong Bahru are underground, with the rest being elevated. With the exception of Dover, all stations have island platforms.
| class="wikitable"
|+ East–West Line stations timeline ! Date !! Project !! Description | ||
| 7 November 1987 | rowspan="2"|Phase 1 | Yio Chu Kang – Toa Payoh (Now part of the North-South Line) |
| 12 December 1987 | Toa Payoh – Outram Park (Direct train service to Outram Park via Raffles Place) | |
| 12 March 1988 | Phase 1A | Outram Park – Clementi |
| 5 November 1988 | rowspan="2"|Phase 2B | Clementi – Lakeside |
| 20 December 1988 | Yio Chu Kang – Yishun (Now part of the North-South Line) | |
| 4 November 1989 | rowspan="2"|Phase 2A | City Hall – Tanah Merah (Separation of the North-South Line & East–West Line) |
| 16 December 1989 | Tanah Merah – Pasir Ris | |
| 10 March 1990 | rowspan="2"|Phase 2B | Jurong East – Choa Chu Kang (Operates as a branch line from Jurong East, now part of the North-South Line) |
| 6 July 1990 | Lakeside – Boon Lay | |
| 10 January 2001 | Changi Airport Extension | Tanah Merah – Expo |
| 18 October 2001 | Dover Station | Dover station between Buona Vista and Clementi |
| 8 February 2002 | Changi Airport Extension | Expo – Changi Airport |
| 28 February 2009 | Boon Lay Extension | Boon Lay – Joo Koon |
| 18 June 2017 | rowspan="4" | Tuas West Extension | Joo Koon – Tuas Link |
| 16 November 2017
|Temporary closure of Joo Koon – Tuas Link (Due to a train collision at Joo Koon) | ||
| 20 November 2017
|Reopening of Gul Circle – Tuas Link (Reopens as a separate line, transfer between Joo Koon & Gul Circle) | ||
| 28 May 2018
|Reopening of Joo Koon – Gul Circle (Merges into one line) |
Legend
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| File:Aiga escalator up.svg Elevated | File:MRT Singapore Destination 1.svg File:MRT Singapore Destination 14.svg Line terminus | File:Barrier turnstile icon.svg Transfer outside paid area |
| File:Aiga escalator.svg Ground-level | style='border-style: none none none none;' | File:MUTCD D9-6.svg | File:Bus-logo.svg | ||
| File:Aiga escalator down.svg Underground | File:ISO 7010 W003.svg Civil Defence Shelter | File:Aiga carrental cropped.svg File:BSicon Mono-CHN.svg File:BSicon AETRAM.svg File:Aiga watertransportation.svg File:20 airtransportation.svg File:Aiga immigration.svg |
List
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| scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Station code
! scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Station name ! scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Images ! scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Interchange; ! scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Opening ! scope="col" style="color: white; background:#{{rcr|SMRT|East West}}" | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope="row" |File:MRT Singapore Destination 1.svg {{SMRT code|EW|1|CR|5|CP|1}} File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg | Pasir Ris | 99x99px | File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Cross Island Line|Cross Island MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|CR}}|Black}} (2030) File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|CRL Punggol Extension|Cross Island MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|CR}}|Black}} (2032) ― File:Bus-logo.svg Pasir Ris | rowspan="3" | {{center| 16 December 1989; {{Years or months ago|1989|12}}}} | rowspan="21" | S$5 billion |
| scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|2}}–{{SMRT code|DT|32}} File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg | Tampines | 100x100px | File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Downtown Line|Downtown MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|DT}}|White}} File:Barrier turnstile icon.svg ― File:Bus-logo.svg Tampines File:Bus-logo.svg Tampines Concourse | ||
| scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|3}} File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg | Simei | 100x100px | {{sdash}} | ||
| scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|4|CG |
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Tanah Merah||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator up.svg {{rbox|EWL Changi Airport Branch Line|East–West MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|EW}}|White}} (until 2040)
File:Aiga escalator up.svg {{rbox|Thomson–East Coast Line|Thomson–East Coast MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|TE}}|White}} (after 2040) || rowspan="9" | {{center| 4 November 1989;
{{Years or months ago|1989|11}}}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|5}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Bedok||100x100px||File:Bus-logo.svg Bedok
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|6}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Kembangan||100x100px||{{sdash}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|7}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Eunos||100x100px||File:Bus-logo.svg Eunos
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|8|CC|9}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Paya Lebar||99x99px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Circle Line|Circle MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|CC}}|Black}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|9}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Aljunied||100x100px||{{sdash}}
|- .
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|10}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Kallang||100x100px||File:Bus-logo.svg Lorong 1 Geylang
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|11}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Lavender||100x100px||{{sdash}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|12|DT|14}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Bugis||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Downtown Line|Downtown MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|DT}}|White}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|13|NS|25}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||City Hall||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|North–South Line|North–South MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|NS}}|White}} || rowspan="4" | {{center| 12 December 1987;
{{Years or months ago|1987|12}}}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|14|NS|26}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Raffles Place||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|North–South Line|North–South MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|NS}}|White}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|15}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Tanjong Pagar||100px||
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|16|NE|3|TE|17}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Outram Park||100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|North East Line|North East MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|NE}}|White}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Thomson–East Coast Line|Thomson–East Coast MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|TE}}|White}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|17}}
File:Aiga escalator down.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Tiong Bahru||100px||||rowspan="5"| {{center| 12 March 1988;
{{Years or months ago|1988|03}}}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|18}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Redhill||100x100px||rowspan="3" {{sdash}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|19}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Queenstown||100x100px
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|20}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Commonwealth||100x100px
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|21|CC|22}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Buona Vista||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Circle Line|Circle MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|CC}}|Black}}
―
File:Bus-logo.svg Buona Vista
File:Bus-logo.svg Ghim Moh
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|22}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Dover||100x100px||{{sdash}}|| {{center| 18 October 2001;
{{Years or months ago|2001|10}}}} || S$45 million{{cite web| url=https://www.bca.gov.sg/Awards/BestBuildableDesign/bda03_07.html | title=Best Buildable Design Awards 2003 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080603191830/https://www.bca.gov.sg/Awards/BestBuildableDesign/bda03_07.html | archivedate=3 June 2008 | url-status=dead}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|23|CR|17}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Clementi||100x100px|| File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Cross Island Line|Cross Island MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|CR}}|Black}} (2032)
―
File:Bus-logo.svg Clementi || {{center| 12 March 1988;
{{Years or months ago|1988|03}}}} || rowspan="5" | S$5 billion
|-
|scope="row" |File:MRT Singapore Destination 4.svg
{{SMRT code|EW|24|NS|1|JE|5}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Jurong East||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator up.svg {{rbox|North–South Line|North–South MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|NS}}|White}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg {{rbox|JRL East Branch|Jurong Region MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|JE}}|White}} (2028)
―
File:Bus-logo.svg Jurong East|| rowspan="3" | {{center| 5 November 1988;
{{Years or months ago|1988|11}}}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|25}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Chinese Garden||100x100px||rowspan="2" {{sdash}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|26}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Lakeside||100x100px
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|27|JS|8}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Boon Lay||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator up.svg {{rbox|Jurong Region Line|Jurong Region MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|JS}}|White}} (2027)
―
File:Bus-logo.svg Boon Lay|| {{center| 6 July 1990;
{{Years or months ago|1990|07}}}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|28}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Pioneer||100x100px||{{sdash}}|| rowspan="2" | {{center| 28 February 2009;
{{Years or months ago|2009|02}}}} || rowspan="2" | S$436 million{{Cite web |title=SPEECH BY MRS LIM HWEE HUA,MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE AND TRANSPORT, AT THE BOON LAY MRT EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, 11 MARCH 2006, 10.00 AM AT BLE STAGING GROUND |url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060311999.htm |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=www.nas.gov.sg |archive-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201023746/https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20060311999.htm |url-status=live }}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|29}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Joo Koon||100x100px||File:Bus-logo.svg Joo Koon
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|30}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Gul Circle||100px|| rowspan="3" {{sdash}} || rowspan="4" | {{center| 18 June 2017;
{{Years or months ago|2017|06}}}} || rowspan="4" | S$3.5 billion{{cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/mrt-tuas-west-extension-to-soar-above-the-ground|title=MRT Tuas West Extension to soar above the ground|newspaper=The Straits Times |date=3 February 2015|access-date=14 June 2022|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504045943/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/mrt-tuas-west-extension-to-soar-above-the-ground|url-status=live}}
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|31}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Tuas Crescent||100x100px
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|EW|32}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Tuas West Road||100x100px
|-
|scope="row" |File:MRT Singapore Destination 2.svg
{{SMRT code|EW|33}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg||Tuas Link||100x100px||File:Bus-logo.svg Tuas
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File:Aiga carrental cropped.svg Tuas Checkpoint File:Aiga immigration.svg
|-
! colspan="6" |Changi Airport Line (CAL)
|-
|scope="row"|{{SMRT code|CG|1|DT|35}}
File:Aiga escalator up.svg File:MUTCD D9-6.svg File:ISO 7010 W003.svg||Expo||100x100px||File:Aiga escalator down.svg {{rbox|Downtown Line|Downtown MRT line|#{{rcr|SMRT|DT}}|White}}|| {{center| 10 January 2001;
{{Years or months ago|2001|01}}}} || rowspan="2" | S$850 million{{cite web |url=https://www.changiairport.com/content/dam/cacorp/documents/changiairportgroup/CAG%20Major%20Milestones%20Jul%202014.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-01-16 |archive-date=2021-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226192749/https://www.changiairport.com/content/dam/cacorp/documents/changiairportgroup/CAG%20Major%20Milestones%20Jul%202014.pdf |url-status=dead }}
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SMRT used to operate the branch sector of Tanah Merah to Changi Airport as a through service from Boon Lay from 18 November 2001 until 22 July 2003, when it was replaced with a shuttle service. By 2040, the Changi Airport line (CAL) will be converted to the Thomson-East Coast line.
=Depots=
Infrastructure
=Rolling stock=
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Five batches of rolling stock operate on the East–West Line, namely the C151, C151A, C151B, C151C and R151 from oldest to newest, shared with the North–South Line. Trains are maintained at Changi Depot, Ulu Pandan Depot and Tuas Depot, which provide train maintenance, inspection and overhaul facilities.{{Cite news|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19840610-1.2.36|title=10 shortlisted for Bishan Depot deal|date=10 June 1984|work=The Straits Times|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011182744/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19840610-1.2.36|archive-date=11 October 2017|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19861017-1.2.10.14|title=Building the MRT's third depot|date=17 October 1986|work=The Straits Times|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011183249/http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/biztimes19861017-1.2.10.14|archive-date=11 October 2017|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/north-south-line-signalling-system-to-take-up-to-6-months-to-9031560|title=North–South Line signalling system to take up to 6 months to stabilise|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=11 October 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119100248/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/north-south-line-signalling-system-to-take-up-to-6-months-to-9031560|archive-date=19 November 2017|url-status=live}} These models of rolling stock were introduced to boost the capacity on both the North–South and the East–West lines in order to cope with increasing ridership.{{Cite web|url=https://www.khi.co.jp/mobility/rail/export.html|title=海外向け車両 {{!}} 鉄道車両|website=川崎重工業株式会社|language=ja|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922082314/http://www.khi.co.jp/mobility/rail/export.html|archive-date=22 September 2019|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=$290 million contracts for Woodlands MRT line|date=16 August 1992|work=The Straits Times}}{{cite web | title = EMU Trains for the Singapore Land Transport Authority | url = http://www.khi.co.jp/english/rs/product/detail/pro_singapore.html | publisher = Kawasaki Heavy Industries | access-date = 5 November 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121231070440/http://www.khi.co.jp/english/rs/product/detail/pro_singapore.html | archive-date = 31 December 2012 | url-status = live }}{{Cite web|url=https://global.kawasaki.com/en/mobility/rail/rapid_transit/index.html|title=Rapid Transit {{!}} Kawasaki Heavy Industries|website=global.kawasaki.com|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408010932/https://global.kawasaki.com/en/mobility/rail/rapid_transit/index.html|archive-date=8 April 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//extra-metro-trains-for-singapore.html |title=Extra metro trains for Singapore |publisher=Railway Gazette International |date=7 May 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091113051116/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/extra-metro-trains-for-singapore.html |archive-date=13 November 2009 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/20115161592799442.pdf |title=Five new trains added to boost capacity of North-South and East-West Lines |publisher=SMRT Corporation |date=16 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927090934/http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/20115161592799442.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2011 }}{{Cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_733460.html|title=Train capacity to rise by up to 50% in 4 years|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229180453/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_733460.html|archive-date=29 February 2012|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.csrgc.com.cn/ens/xwzx/2009-05-13/1277.shtml |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723075002/http://www.csrgc.com.cn/ens/xwzx/2009-05-13/1277.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 July 2012 |title=CSR Sifang and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Won the Bid in the Subway Vehicle Project of Singapore |date=13 May 2009 |access-date=8 February 2012 }}
Both the North–South and the East–West lines utilized identical rolling stock up until the 2010s, when the C151A trains were temporary suspended from operating on the North–South Line from January 2012 until November 2013 following the 2011 train disruptions.{{cite news|title=North–South MRT line breakdown hits thousands|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171573/1/.html|newspaper=Channel News Asia|date=15 December 2011|access-date=17 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329170737/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171573/1/.html|archive-date=29 March 2012|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/2011121610464247486.pdf|title=2nd Update – SMRT statement: Service disruption on North–South Line (Northbound): Marina Bay Station to Bishan Station|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414224606/http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/2011121610464247486.pdf|archive-date=14 April 2012}}{{cite news | title = MRT breaks down again | newspaper = Channel NewsAsia | date = 17 December 2011 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171888/1/.html | access-date = 17 December 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120107150702/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171888/1/.html | archive-date = 7 January 2012 | url-status = live }}{{cite news | title = North–South Line service resumes after 7-hour disruption | newspaper = Channel NewsAsia | date = 17 December 2011 | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171914/1/.html | access-date = 17 December 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120107185109/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1171914/1/.html | archive-date = 7 January 2012 | url-status = live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/2011121715425352588.pdf |title=Service disruption on North–South Line on 17 Dec 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414224614/http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/2011121715425352588.pdf |archive-date=14 April 2012 }}{{cite news | title = Minister Updates Parliament on MRT Disruptions | publisher = Ministry Of Transport | date = 9 January 2012 | url = http://app.mot.gov.sg/News_Centre/Perspective/VID/68B1100028F13900/Minister_Updates_Parliament_on_MRT_Disruptions.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120702205320/http://app.mot.gov.sg/News_Centre/Perspective/VID/68B1100028F13900/Minister_Updates_Parliament_on_MRT_Disruptions.aspx | archive-date = 2 July 2012 | df = dmy-all }} The C151B trains, which were introduced in April 2017, did not begin revenue service on the full stretch of the East–West Line until the line's trial of the CBTC signalling system in May 2018.{{cite web | title = New signalling system trials extended to full day every Sunday: SMRT, LTA | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-signalling-system-trials-extended-to-full-day-every-sunday/3671664.html | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 12 April 2017 | access-date = 8 April 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170415202840/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-signalling-system-trials-extended-to-full-day-every-sunday/3671664.html | archive-date = 15 April 2017 | url-status = live }}{{Cite web|url=http://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/newsroom/news/detail/?f=20150922_0034|title=LTA Singapore Orders 12 MRT Trains (72 cars) for North-South/East-West Lines {{!}} Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.|date=29 April 2016|access-date=8 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429033133/http://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/newsroom/news/detail/?f=20150922_0034|archive-date=29 April 2016}}{{cite web | url = http://www.smrt.com.sg/Media/Press-release/News/articleid/733/%20News%20Releases/parentId/180/year/2016?category=Announcements%20 | title = SMRT Boosts Service Excellence Efforts with first Customer Experience Innovation Conference | publisher = SMRT Corporation | date = 21 January 2016 | access-date = 8 April 2020 | archive-date = 19 September 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200919041330/http://www.smrt.com.sg/News-Room/Announcements-News-Releases/articleid/733/%20News%20Releases/parentId/180/year/2016?category=Announcements+ | url-status = live }} The C151C trains, despite their introduction on 30 September 2018 on the North–South Line, rarely run on the East–West Line.{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Christopher|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-adding-12-trains-to-two-most-heavily-used-lines|title=SMRT adding 12 trains to two most heavily used lines|date=14 August 2018|work=The Straits Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408010247/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/smrt-adding-12-trains-to-two-most-heavily-used-lines|archive-date=8 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2015/9/2/12-more-trains-to-boost-capacity-of-north-south-and-east-west-lines.html|title=LTA {{!}} News Room {{!}} News Releases {{!}} 12 More Trains to Boost Capacity of North-South and East-West Lines|website=www.lta.gov.sg|access-date=15 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227140330/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2015/9/2/12-more-trains-to-boost-capacity-of-north-south-and-east-west-lines.html|archive-date=27 December 2019|url-status=live}}
Another generation of rolling stock, the R151 trains, will be delivered from 2022 to 2026, to replace all 66 first-generation C151 trains which will be retired by 2025, as well as all 19 second-generation C651 and 21 third-generation C751B trains which were fully phased out by 2024. The R151 trains are the first rolling stock on the East–West Line to be manufactured by Bombardier (Bought by Alstom in 2021), which has also supplied trains for the Downtown Line.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2018/7/2/bombardier-to-supply-66-new-trains-for-north-south-and-east-west-lines.html|title=LTA {{!}} News Room {{!}} News Releases {{!}} Bombardier to Supply 66 New Trains for North-South and East-West Lines|website=www.lta.gov.sg|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=15 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115185341/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2018/7/2/bombardier-to-supply-66-new-trains-for-north-south-and-east-west-lines.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-fleet-to-replace-66-oldest-mrt-trains-from-2021-10561652|title=New fleet to replace 66 oldest MRT trains from 2021|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en-US|archive-date=25 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725183703/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-fleet-to-replace-66-oldest-mrt-trains-from-2021-10561652|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/bombardier-awarded-12-billion-contract-to-replace-66-oldest-mrt-trains|title=Bombardier awarded $1.2 billion contract to replace 66 oldest MRT trains|last=hermesauto|date=2018-07-25|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en|archive-date=18 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218205005/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/bombardier-awarded-12-billion-contract-to-replace-66-oldest-mrt-trains|url-status=live}} The first train entered service on the East–West Line on 4 June 2023.{{Cite news |last=Loi |first=Esther |date=2023-06-01 |title=New MRT trains with more space, larger windows to run on North-South, East-West lines from June 4 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-mrt-trains-with-more-space-larger-windows-to-run-on-north-south-east-west-lines-from-june-4 |access-date=2024-05-28 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}
= Signalling =
The East–West Line is equipped with Thales SelTrac communications-based train control (CBTC) moving block signalling system{{Cite web|url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/press-release/thales-awarded-signalling-contracts-singapore-north-south-east-west-lines-and-tuas|title=Thales awarded signalling contracts for Singapore North-South, East-West lines and Tuas West Extension {{!}} Thales Group|website=www.thalesgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2017-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820160452/https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/press-release/thales-awarded-signalling-contracts-singapore-north-south-east-west-lines-and-tuas|archive-date=20 August 2017|url-status=dead}} with automatic train control (ATC) under automatic train operation (ATO) Grades of Automation (GoA) 3.{{Cite web |url=http://www.uitp.org/sites/default/files/Metro%20automation%20-%20facts%20and%20figures.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2016 |archive-date=1 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501034433/http://www.uitp.org/sites/default/files/Metro%20automation%20-%20facts%20and%20figures.pdf |url-status=live }} The subsystems consist of automatic train protection (ATP) to govern train speed, NetTrac MT Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) to track and schedule trains and a computer-based interlocking (CBI) system that prevents incorrect signal and track points to be set.{{cite press release |url= https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/thales-awarded-signalling-contracts-singapore-north-south-east-west-lines-and-tuas-west |title= Thales awarded signalling contracts for Singapore North-South, East-West lines and Tuas West Extension |date= 6 February 2012 |publisher= Thales Group |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150630183155/https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/thales-awarded-signalling-contracts-singapore-north-south-east-west-lines-and-tuas-west |archive-date= 30 June 2015 |df= dmy-all }}
The old signalling system has undergone decommissioning work from August 2018 and was completed on 23 November 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-signalling-system-trial-ewl-mrt-10169938|title=New MRT signalling system to be trialled on EWL for 5 Sundays from Apr 29|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=2018-05-27|language=en-US|archive-date=24 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424202840/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-signalling-system-trial-ewl-mrt-10169938|url-status=live}} It consists of Westinghouse fixed block signalling system with Automatic train control (ATC) under Automatic train operation (ATO) GoA 2.{{Cite web|last=Woodland|first=Daniel|date=August 2004|title=Optimisation of Automatic Train Protection Systemstion Systems|url=http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14543/1/531116.pdf|page=Appendix C Page 32 to Page 33|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155037/http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14543/1/531116.pdf|archive-date=15 June 2020|access-date=15 June 2020}} The subsystems consist of Automatic train protection (ATP) to govern train speed, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) to track and schedule trains and a Relay interlocking system that prevents incorrect signal and track points to be set.
The stretch of track between Pioneer and Tuas Link stations was equipped with the new signalling system which came into use in June 2017. As the section of track between Pioneer and Joo Koon support 'mixed-mode' of both signalling systems, trains terminating at either Joo Koon or Tuas Link would have to change signalling modes at Pioneer MRT station as trains terminating at Joo Koon would proceed to a turn back siding which was built as part of the TWE which only supports the new signalling system. Eastbound trains towards Pasir Ris would have to change back to the old signalling system at Pioneer MRT station. This procedure was removed after the train collision at Joo Koon as trains terminated at Joo Koon. The new signalling system became fully operational on 28 May 2018.
= Platform screen doors =
When the line was first opened, full-height platform screen doors supplied by Westinghouse were installed at underground stations. These doors serve to prevent suicides, enable climate control within the station, better security control by restricting access to the tunnels and tracks and for overall passenger safety considerations.[http://www.platformscreendoors.com/psd/projects/massrapid.php Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors – Completed Projects] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213223641/http://www.platformscreendoors.com/psd/projects/massrapid.php|date=13 February 2008}} The authorities initially rejected calls for platform screen doors to be installed at elevated stations by casting doubts over functionality and concerns about the high installation costs.{{cite press release |url=http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1090 |title=Safety at MRT and LRT Stations — Respect The Yellow line |publisher=Land Transport Authority |date=20 November 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182635/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1090 |archive-date=27 September 2007}} Nevertheless, the LTA reversed its decision and made plans to install half-height platform screen doors on elevated stations on 25 January 2008.{{cite news |date=25 January 2008 |title=Platform screen doors for all above-ground MRT stations by 2012 |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_199958.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128072930/http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_199958.html |archive-date=28 January 2008 |work=The Straits Times}}{{cite press release |url=http://www.mot.gov.sg/News-Centre/News/2008/Speech-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Visit-To-Kim-Chuan-Depot-on-25-January-2008/ |title=Speech by Mr Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport, at the Visit to Kim Chuan Depot, 25 January 2008, 9.00am |publisher=Ministry of Transport |date=25 January 2008 |access-date=11 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112142646/http://www.mot.gov.sg/News-Centre/News/2008/Speech-By-Mr-Raymond-Lim-At-The-Visit-To-Kim-Chuan-Depot-on-25-January-2008/ |archive-date=12 January 2015 |url-status=dead}} The first platform screen doors by ST Electronics were installed at Pasir Ris, Jurong East and Yishun stations in 2009 as trial runs.{{cite news |author=Yeo Ghim Lay |date=3 September 2008 |title=Platform doors for elevated MRT stations |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_416017.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816160221/http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_416017.html |archive-date=16 August 2009 |work=The Straits Times |page=26}} Subsequently, installation began in May 2011 at Ang Mo Kio station on the North–South Line. On 14 March 2012, platform screen doors became operational at all elevated stations on the East–West Line.{{Cite news |title=LTA completes installing elevated MRT station screen doors early |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-completes-installing-elevated-mrt-station-screen-doors-early-8443586 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924001503/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-completes-installing-elevated-mrt-station-screen-doors-early-8443586 |archive-date=24 September 2017 |access-date=23 September 2017 |work=Channel NewsAsia |language=en-US}} Stations along the TWE had half-height platform screen doors manufactured by Fangda installed during the station's construction.{{Cite web |title=方大集团-方大集团股份有限公司—Rail transit equipment and system industry |url=http://www.fangda.com/eindustry/index_7.html |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=www.fangda.com}}
In popular culture
The line's Changi Branch is featured in tvN series Little Women.{{cite web|url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/little-women-singapore-netflix-kim-go-eun-wi-ha-joon-330676|title=A Little Women guide to Singapore so far: From confusing MRT routes to a strange Boat Quay view|date=4 October 2022|access-date=7 December 2022|archive-date=7 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207141208/https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/little-women-singapore-netflix-kim-go-eun-wi-ha-joon-330676|url-status=live}}
References
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