Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has commenced works to construct the Canberra MRT station along the North-South Line. Located between Sembawang and Yishun stations and along Canberra Link, Canberra station will serve commuters living in nearby counties, as well as upcoming residential developments in the neighbourhood.
A new 72m long rail crossover track will be constructed north of Canberra Station to connect the two existing tracks. This allows trains to move from one track to the other, providing better operational resilience. Noise barriers will also be installed at the new rail crossover.
When the new station opens in 2019, residents in the vicinity will have a direct connection to the MRT network, without the need to take a bus. Commuters travelling towards the city centre or Jurong East will save up to 10 minutes of travelling time.
To better facilitate commuter movement and enhance accessibility, Canberra station is designed with five entrances, with one connected to the new housing estates across Canberra Link. An elevated link bridge to be built across Canberra Link will enable commuters to directly access the city-bound train platform. The new station will also have covered linkways to bus stops, pick-up and drop-off points as well as bicycle parks.
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