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Questioning the Necessity of Additional Stations on the Cross Island Line

Published July 31, 2026 at 8:02 AM UTC

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While the planned addition of four new stations to Singapore's Cross Island Line (CRL) by the late 2030s aims to enhance connectivity, it raises questions about the actual demand and cost-effectiveness of this expansion.

The proposed stations at Jurong Pier and Gul Circle are intended to serve as interchanges with the Jurong Region Line and East-West Line. However, concerns