PUBLIC TRANSPORT | CNA | JUL 31, 2026
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow announced four new stations under Cross Island Line Phase 3, extending Singapore’s longest fully underground MRT line to serve Taman Jurong residents and workers in western industrial estates. Construction is expected to start next year, with stations targeted to open by the late 2030s.
New stations (CRL3)
Phase 3 length
Total CRL length
Long-term daily ridership
New Stations and Interchanges
Phase 3 of the Cross Island Line will connect to the East-West Line at Gul Circle station, with a further interchange linking to the Jurong Region Line. The new extension could significantly shorten travel times. For example, a commute from Sin Ming Gardens to Jurong Pier would be shortened by 50 minutes.
The three remaining stations are temporarily labelled CR20, CR21 and CR22. CR20 will sit at Jalan Terusan near Jurong Lake Gardens, beside the Ayer Rajah Expressway, serving residential blocks at Yung Ho Spring I, Jurong Lake Gardens, St Andrew’s Nursing Home and Taman Jurong Skyline, and could connect to Superbowl Jurong in future.
CR21 will be located along Jalan Buroh, near the Jurong Island Checkpoint, while CR22 will sit at the eastern end of Gul Circle, serving existing and future developments in the Benoi and Gul areas.
Speaking during a visit to the Singapore Rail Test Centre, Siow said the CRL would play a critical role in the MRT network, with 11 of its 26 stations serving as interchanges. “It will significantly strengthen the resilience of our entire MRT network,” he said.
Depot, Land Acquisition and Timeline
A second CRL rail depot will be built at the former Raffles Country Club site, providing maintenance and stabling facilities for the train fleet. It will be co-located with a multi-storey bus depot offering parking, charging and maintenance facilities for public buses.
The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has gazetted the acquisition of seven industrial properties in full and eight partially to facilitate the construction of CRL3 and related road works. The partial acquisitions will largely affect ancillary features such as green verges and boundary fences; business operations can continue and relocation is not required.
Construction on CRL3, which will span about 10 km, is expected to start next year, with the stations targeted to open by the late 2030s. Phase 1, comprising 12 stations across about 29 km, is set to be completed in 2030. Phase 2 spans around 15 km with six stations, and is targeted for completion in 2032.
When fully completed, the CRL will span about 67 km, making it Singapore’s eighth and longest fully underground MRT line, with an expected daily ridership of at least 600,000 in the initial years, growing to one million in the longer term.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Cross Island Line Phase 3 be ready?
Construction is expected to start in 2027, with the four new stations targeted to open by the late 2030s. Phase 1 (12 stations) is due in 2030 and Phase 2 (6 stations) in 2032.
How will CRL3 benefit commuters?
The extension connects to the East-West Line and Jurong Region Line, significantly shortening travel times. A commute from Sin Ming Gardens to Jurong Pier, for example, would be shortened by 50 minutes.
How long will the full CRL be?
About 67 km with 26 stations, making it Singapore’s longest fully underground MRT line. Eleven of the 26 stations will serve as interchanges with other lines.
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