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FOUR new MRT stations will be built on the East-West line,
extending the rail system's reach into the Tuas industrial
estate.
This new rail project is estimated to cost $3.5 billion and will
include the cost of the new stations, a new depot, 13 new trains
and a viaduct running parallel to the train line.
When completed in 2016, the new 7.5km extension is expected to
cater to 100,000 passengers daily.
The recent extension of Boon Lay to Joo Koon station now serves
about 60,000 passengers daily.
From Joo Koon station, the line will extend further westwards to
serve commuters heading to Tuas, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West and Tuas
Link.
Trains will end their journey at the new 26ha depot, the fourth
depot in Singapore. It will fit 60 trains, compared to Bishan's
storage of 37 trains.
hmm.. they never say the first station is an interchange. so it
is likely to be a normal station but high above ground