Tampines North MRT station

Tampines North MRT station is a future underground Mass Rapid Transit station on the Cross Island line located in Tampines, Singapore. Upon opening, this MRT station will be in close proximity with IKEA Tampines, COURTS Megastore and Giant Tampines. It will also serve the residents of the future Tampines North New Town.

Not to be confused with Tampines East MRT station, Tampines West MRT station, or Tampines MRT station.

 CR6 
Tampines North
淡滨尼北
தெம்பினிஸ் நார்த்
Future Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station
Tampines North MRT station site, with Tampines North Bus Interchange on the right
General information
Coordinates1°22′09″N 103°56′16″E
Owned byLand Transport Authority
Line(s)
  Cross Island Line
Platforms2 (1 island platform)
Tracks4 (Including 2 sidings)
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
History
Opening2030 (2030)
Services
Preceding station Mass Rapid Transit Following station
Pasir Ris
towards Aviation Park
 Cross Island Line
Future service
 Defu
towards Bright Hill
Location
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Singapore MRT/LRT system map
Tampines North
Tampines North station in Singapore

History

On 25 January 2019, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that Tampines North station would be part of the proposed Cross Island line (CRL). The station will be constructed as part of Phase 1 (CRL1), consisting of 12 stations between Aviation Park and Bright Hill. CRL1 was expected to be completed in 2029.[1][2][3] However, the restrictions imposed on construction works due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to delays and the CRL1 completion date was pushed by one year to 2030.[4]

Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2022, with an expected completion date of 2030. Construction of the station required excavation into mixed ground conditions of marine clay and sandy and silty clay.[5][6][7]

The contract for the construction of bored tunnels between this station and Defu station was awarded to Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd on 8 November 2021 at S$446 million (US$326.9 million). As part of the contract, a facility building will be constructed to fulfil the electrical and mechanical requirements for the line. A large-diameter tunnel boring machine will be used to construct a tunnel with double tracks. Tunnelling through abrasive alluvium soil, the boring machine has to be closely monitored for wear and tear. Construction for these tunnels will start in December 2021.[8][9][10]

Station details

The station is built as part of Phase 1 of the Cross Island line. Its station code is “CR6”. The station has two sidings, one for each platform, and four exits.[11]

References
  1. "LTA | News Room | News Releases | Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA – Cross Island Line 1: New Links by 2029". 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 5 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  2. Tan, Christopher (5 March 2020). "First phase of Cross Island MRT line finalised; will have 12 stations, Transport News & Top Stories – The Straits Times". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  3. "First phase of Cross Island Line to open by 2029 with 12 stations – CNA". Channel NewsAsia. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  4. "Written Reply by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung to Parliamentary Question on Updates on Thomson East Coast Line, Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line". Ministry of Transport. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. "LTA Awards Civil Contracts for Design and Construction of Defu and Tampines North Stations and Tunnels Along Cross Island Line Phase 1". LTA. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  6. Kok, Yufeng (22 February 2022). "Construction of Cross Island Line's Defu and Tampines North stations expected to start in Q2". The Straits Times. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  7. Hamzah, Firadus (22 February 2022). "Construction of Defu, Tampines North MRT stations on Cross Island Line to start in second quarter of 2022". CNA. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  8. "LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 1". LTA. 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  9. Yong, Clement (8 November 2021). "Construction of Aviation Park MRT station in Changi to begin next year". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  10. Cheng, Ian (8 November 2021). "Construction works for Aviation Park station set to begin in Q1 2022". CNA. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  11. Sneak peek of Cross Island Line (CRL) Tampines North station 🚆, retrieved 24 March 2023
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.