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June 4, 2026 | Fleet

First of Cross Island Line fleet arrives in Singapore

CRRC Qingdao Sifang is supplying 44 six-car trains for the new metro line.

July 8, 2025 | Metros

Singapore starts work on next phase of Cross Island Line

Completion of Phase 2 due in 2032, adding 15km to the Singapore metro network.

August 2, 2024 | Metros

Singapore awards metro station construction contract

Jurong Lake District station and connecting tunnels on Cross Island Line Phase 2 are due to open in 2032.

May 30, 2023 | Metros

Singapore launches tenders to operate new lines

The tenders are limited to existing operators in Singapore, with foreign operators allowed to participate as minority partners of joint ventures.

April 17, 2023 | Technology

Singapore’s LTA awards Cross Island Line systems contracts

Siemens to supply CBTC and platform screen doors, and ST Engineering ISCS and communications systems.

March 15, 2023 | Innovations

Singapore LTA launches transformation map for the future of transport

Importance of skills and technological development in the rail sector is highlighted.

February 1, 2023 | Infrastructure

Singapore LTA awards final Cross Island Line - Punggol Extension station contract

Elias station and tunnels will be built at a depth of 40m and the contract is valued at $US 428.1m.

January 30, 2023 | Metros

Construction begins on Singapore Cross Island Line

The line is expected to carry 600,000 passengers daily when it opens in 2030.

December 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

Singapore Cross Island Line extension contracts awarded

A 5km bored tunnel and an interchange station are due for completion in 2032.

January 25, 2022 | Infrastructure

LTA awards civil contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 1

Contracts cover two stations and associated tunnels on the 12-station line.

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