Properties located close to upcoming Thomson Line MRT stations are enjoying greater interest from potential buyers. A condominium project at Rosewood Drive in Woodlands saw sales almost double a week after the announcement of the new MRT line. Some property analysts say noise from the construction of the new line could have downward pressure on the prices, but it should not be a problem in the long...
Thomson Line
* Radical plan for parallel rail lines * Extensions to Tuas, Marina South * Earlier opening of two stations THE problem is a familiar one: The passenger squeeze in MRT trains. The solution is radical — at least in the Singaporean context: Build two new lines that run parallel to the present routes at a cost of $20 billion. One will run from Marina Bay and end at Woodlands, very...
In a massive new investment, the government will pump in another S$20 billion on new rail lines and extensions islandwide, Transport Minister Raymond Lim announced Friday. This is over and above the S$20 billion the government has already committed for the on-going Boon Lay extension, the Circle Line and the Downtown Line. Mr Lim said the new and extended lines will go to places as diverse as Marine...