The North-South Line (NSL) was Singapore’s first MRT line, opening in 1987 with only five stations connecting Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh.
Once fully operational, about eight in 10 households are expected to be within a 10-minute walk of a train station, Transport Minister S Iswaran said.ĬNA looks at how Singapore’s MRT network has evolved through the years.
There will eventually be at least 30 stations. SINGAPORE: From a mere five stations in 1987 to eight lines by 2030, Singapore’s rail network will eventually make travel times shorter and more convenient for most people.Ĭonstruction of the Cross Island Line began on Wednesday (Jan 18) and Phase 1, with 12 stations, is expected to be completed by 2030.
