Actually, it’s based on calculation. If I’m not wrong, the
current train fleet started testing at around mid-February. Back
then when Pioneer Joo Koon opened, trains tested around two months
before opening. So, based on that, if testing began in
mid-February, by mid-April the stations should open already. That’s
how my prediction came about. It’s based on past observations.
Those who witnessed Marina South Pier opening in 2014 may also have
similar calculations. Tuas West Extension opening soon. I know the
“June opening” information is from the SMRT platform
staff, because got one of them also tell me that the stations will
open in June. I believe that’s to mislead people, for whatever
reason, probably because they don’t want people to guess correctly
the date. April opening is quite likely. The best period is after
Good Friday and before Labour Day. Plus some buffer for breakdown
during the initial period, the best possible opening date is
actually around 16 April.
Boi ah, its great that u have good observation skill, but u know
a lot of us has already grown tired of the LTA waiting game (like
the case of compassvale int), so for ppl like me i wont look
forward to its opening till june. In fact for now we rather spend
time keeping a lookout of the Seletar package winner (and again
another waiting game)
