I am sorry, but I would like to clarify something.
In Sengkang/Punggol, the HDB flats are at least around 25 metres
away from the LRT viaduct, and the schools are at least around 20
metres away. The LRT viaduct is around 5.4 metres (6m) wide. In
all, there needs to be at
least 51 metres of gap available to even build a viaduct for
LRT trains.
the speculation is that Jurong Region Line is likely to use LRT
viaduct and trains, with the capacity of a MRT.
Indeed, the gap between Pioneer Primary School building
and blk 863/864 is not wide enough to accommodate even a viaduct
for LRT trains. It is only 21 metres at narrowest.
but, even some of the buildings along Jurong West Street 82, 75
and 64 are less than 50 metres apart.
whatever the type of viaduct used, it is definitely smaller than
the type used on Sengkang-Punggol LRT... I think even smaller than
the ones used for sentosa express which are also around 5.4m
(6m).
still got what other elevated viaduct that can build within 5m
of space while considering privacy distance from flats and schools?
hmm....
unless, the Jurong Region Line is underground.
however, the moderator y2koh, his friend circleline4 and his
fellow friends at the other forum keep insisting that the line is
elevated. I really wonder what viaduct option is available for
spaces that are only up to 50 metres wide.
it would be good if someone can enlighten me on that. thanks.
:)
if it is elevated, I can only imagine a LRT viaduct with privacy
screens on both sides, throughout the section at Jurong West Street
82, 75 and 64. This may reduce the minimum distance required away
from HDB flats and schools, and make it possible for LRT viaducts
to be built along those roads.
This means there's very likely no station along
Jurong West Street 82, 75 and 64 (except at Boon Lay MRT
Station)... which also means there maybe no "Gek Poh" station.
:(
