Circle Line Open House
1 Members of the public were
invited to visit the five new Circle Line stations from Bartley to
Marymount in an open house organised by the Land Transport
Authority (LTA) on 23 May 2009. This full-day event, named the
Circle Line Discovery, gave the public an opportunity to get a
sneak preview of the stations and go on the line's very first train
rides to discover the connectivity and accessibility that the
Circle Line brings. (Please refer to examples on time savings on
the Annex
enclosed.)
2 Mr Yam Ah Mee, Chief
Executive of the LTA said: "Each time before we open a big
infrastructural project, such as the KPE, and this year, the Circle
Line, we like to invite the public to a sneak preview. The
construction of this stretch of Circle Line progressed smoothly
thanks to the outstanding efforts of everyone involved - LTA staff,
our consultants, the operator and the contractors. The
understanding and unstinting show of support by members of the
public such as the residents, schools, shop owners and motorists
also played a big part. Today, we have organised this open house to
thank them, and present the benefits Circle Line
brings."
Circle Line from Bartley to
Marymount
3 This stretch of Circle Line,
from Bartley to Marymount is 5.7 kilometres long, has five stations
- Bartley, Serangoon, Lorong Chuan, Bishan and Marymount -- and
will open for passenger service on 28 May 2009.
4 With its two interchange
stations, commuters will be able to connect to the North-South Line
at Bishan Station and the North-East Line at Serangoon Station.
This gives commuters easier access to the other lines and more
direct travel to the city and other parts of Singapore.
5 The layout and design of
these stations cater to the diverse needs of many commuters,
including the elderly, the visually handicapped, those in
wheelchairs, and parents with baby strollers. All five stations
have wide fare gates, lifts at the entrances and platforms, and
handicapped-friendly toilets. At the interchange stations, the
linkages to the different lines are also
wheelchair-friendly.
6 55,000 people are expected
to use the five stations every day. Circle Line commuters will
enjoy an even more pleasant journey with the continuation of LTA's
Art in Transit programme, the unique inegrated art in every
station, conceived and created by local artists. Special art seats
are also found at the platforms of the two interchange
stations.
Circle Line Discovery Event
Highlights
7 During the open house on 23
May, the public were invited to visit the five stations and enjoy
free train rides from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
8 The public were entertained
by songs and music put up by community groups such as Yangzheng
Primary School, Thomson Community Centre's singing interest group
and Ngee Ann Polytechnic's percussion group. They were also invited
to participate in games and quizzes at each station, hosted by five
different celebrity emcees such as Class 95's Glenn Ong and 987FM's
Justin Ang.
9 In addition to an appearance
by our favorite contractor, Phua Chu Kang, Channel U's Campus
Superstar Champion, Jarod Lee, and Runner-up, Rachel Chua, also
wowed participants with their powerful vocals. Channel U programme
hosts of On the Beat made a special appearance to meet fans and
residents, adding to the fun and excitement during the
event.
10 The train rides will also
be unusual as visitors were entertained by a skit presented by
Nanyang Junior College.
11 More information on the
Circle Line Discovery is available online at www.ccldiscovery.sg.
http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=2134
