Somehow 883 is relevant with MRT disruption from Yishun to
Sembawang, a good introduction will see the track changeout from
Yishun to Sembawang more relevant.
When Canberra MRT opens in 2019, 883 will be shortened to loop
at Canberra Estate as a feeder service.
I doubt 883 will be shortened because by 2019, Canberra will be
a fully operational housing estate but from amenities perspective
quite poor.
Yet there are no schools, malls, hospitals or polyclinics. For
all such activities, residents would want to go to Yishun as
preference over Sembawang, or at least want that option. It would
not make sense for them to take feeder to Canberra and then MRT,
when there is direct service.
We need to note that most of the HDBs are tucked inside the
estate and not near the upcoming MRT.