Circle Line Stage 3: Opening June 09
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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
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Originally posted by jerryonhere:
Sorry. But It seems to be aired at 30/5/09. The show name is
下一站, 地�环线 Next stop, Circle Line
Next Stop: Circle Line (Singapore's Orbital Line)
Channel NewsAsia: 5/27/2009 9:30 PM, 5/29/2009 4:30 PM, 5/30/2009 6:00 PM, 6/1/2009 6:00 PMChannel 8: 5/30/2009 10:30 PM
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From facebook (The Little Nyonya, �娘惹)
Jeanette will be making appearance with Pierre, Xiang Yun and Dai Yang Tian at the following SMRT event ("Party! SMRT Circle Line") on this Saturday..
Meet The Nyonyas
Date: 30 May 2009,
Saturday Time: 11AM
Venue: Bishan CCL Station.
Rock With Super Band
Date: 31 May 2009,
Saturday Time: 7PM
Venue: Bishan CCL Station.
Photo:
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Wow...another outing by �娘惹....sure overcrowd at Bishan
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Next Stop: Circle Line (Singapore's Orbital Line)
Channel NewsAsia: 5/27/2009 9:30 PM, 5/29/2009 4:30 PM, 5/30/2009 6:00 PM, 6/1/2009 6:00 PMChannel 8: 5/30/2009 10:30 PM
So Channel NewsAsia is also showing this tommorow? And this is better so that I can watch this before my trip out of Singapore
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Originally posted by HKFS88:
Wow...another outing by �娘惹....sure overcrowd at Bishan
Poster From SMRT:
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Originally posted by jerryonhere:
So Channel NewsAsia is also showing this tommorow? And this is better so that I can watch this before my trip out of Singapore
Yes, showing at 9.30pm. -
5 Circle Line stations open
THE first five stations of the new Circle Line were opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday morning.
Trains will start rolling from Thursday morning at Bartley, Serangoon, Lorong Chuan, Bishan and Marymount stations.
Commuters can transfer to the existing North-South line and North-East line at Bishan and Serangoon respectively.
'The Circle Line will open up multiple new connections for residents in the north and the north-east,' said Mr Teo before launching the new line.
About 55,000 commuters are expected to use the first five stations every day.
The remaining 24 stations of the line will open from next year. Once fully operational, the line's daily ridership is expected to go up to 500,000.
Transport Minister Raymond Lim told reporters on Wednesday that progress at the other stations are on track.
Tunnelling work for the entire line is almost completed, and is expected to be finished by September, said the Land Transport Authority.
While it is not clear yet which other stations will open next, the LTA said six stations have already received the Temporary Occupation Permit - an indication that they will be next in line.
These are Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Promenade, Stadium and Tai Seng.
Public transport operator SMRT, which will operate the new line, said it will donate takings from its first 22 days of operations to charity.
SMRT's president and chief executive officer Saw Phaik Hwa said the operator expects to collect about $400,000.
http://sgblogs.com/entry/circle-line-stations-open/343437
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
5 Circle Line stations open
While it is not clear yet which other stations will open next, the LTA said six stations have already received the Temporary Occupation Permit - an indication that they will be next in line.
These are Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Promenade, Stadium and Tai Seng.
Lol. Stage 1 open first rather than stage 2? Should open stage 2, thn stage 1... as stage 2 nearer to Kim Chuan Dep
Wonder what they doing...
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Originally posted by TownLink 291:
Lol. Stage 1 open first rather than stage 2? Should open stage 2, thn stage 1... as stage 2 nearer to Kim Chuan Dep
Wonder what they doing...
I guess LTA is waiting for the TOP for MacPherson, Paya Lebar, Dakota and Mountbatten, then they can open both stage 1 and 2 on the same day.As for Nicoll Highway, maybe they can open it later, like what they did to Buangkok when NEL just opened.
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I am going to the offical opening of CCL.
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as i told last week, i will be going there from 11am - 2pm tommorow!
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I am going from 4pm to 5pm/6pm.
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PARTY! SMRT Circle Line 30 & 31 May
http://www.smrt.com.sg/Upload/20095271459717306.pdf
Train schedule and frequency is on page 5 of the attachment, they have missed out Lorong Chuan station.
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
5 Circle Line stations open
THE first five stations of the new Circle Line were opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday morning.
Trains will start rolling from Thursday morning at Bartley, Serangoon, Lorong Chuan, Bishan and Marymount stations.
Commuters can transfer to the existing North-South line and North-East line at Bishan and Serangoon respectively.
'The Circle Line will open up multiple new connections for residents in the north and the north-east,' said Mr Teo before launching the new line.
About 55,000 commuters are expected to use the first five stations every day.
The remaining 24 stations of the line will open from next year. Once fully operational, the line's daily ridership is expected to go up to 500,000.
Transport Minister Raymond Lim told reporters on Wednesday that progress at the other stations are on track.
Tunnelling work for the entire line is almost completed, and is expected to be finished by September, said the Land Transport Authority.
While it is not clear yet which other stations will open next, the LTA said six stations have already received the Temporary Occupation Permit - an indication that they will be next in line.
These are Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Promenade, Stadium and Tai Seng.
Public transport operator SMRT, which will operate the new line, said it will donate takings from its first 22 days of operations to charity.
SMRT's president and chief executive officer Saw Phaik Hwa said the operator expects to collect about $400,000.
http://sgblogs.com/entry/circle-line-stations-open/343437
ala... why never open MacPherson and Paya Lebar so that i can go to school faster way. currently must transfer take bus at Paya Lebar or sometimes i walk =D
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tmr after the meeting in school as school ends early, I will go home and have my shirt changed and head straight for bishan to board CCL and alight at serangoon then I take bus to chomp chomp go there eat (solo) nobody with me sad... lol. But their carrot cake nice but with years standard dropped, sad...
I am all prepared to explore the stations!
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TONIGHT CHANNEL 5 SPECIAL REPORT ON CCL 9.30PM
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Originally posted by ---Max---:
TONIGHT CHANNEL 5 SPECIAL REPORT ON CCL 9.30PM
TONIGHT CHANNEL NEWS ASIA BROADCASTS NEXT STOP: CIRCLE LINE AT 9.30 PM.
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on watching.. holland villange =D!
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LOL i say wrong sry
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just finished watching.
Bras Besar station so nice!!!!
certainly worth taking over the empty space that was before!
I think only left payalebar and nicholl highway not complete?
what about stadium?
SO EXCITED TMR OPEN!!!!
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Bras Basar Station is so nice, a job well done! WOOHOO!
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well stadium is already completed... currently collecting dusks and feeding ghosts
they only flimed at paya lebar, holland village
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just an summary on the whole circle line's progress:
Stage 1- completed since 2007/2008, except for Nicoll Highway. the area around promenade station is being dug up again to build DTL Promenade station.
CC2 Bras Basah
CC5 Nicoll Highway
Stage 2- Tai Seng was the only station completed on schedule (about 2007), Macpherson recently completed, Paya Lebar, Dakota and Mountbatten still under construction.
CC7 Mountbatten
CC11 Tai Seng
Stage 3- completed mid to late last year, opening tomorrow
CC12 Bartley
Stage 4 & 5- excavation and tunnelling more or less completed, certain stations are completing the basic station structure
CC20 Farrer Road
CC25 West Coast
CC28 Telok Blangah
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Originally posted by 201911:
just an summary on the whole circle line's progress:
CC28 Telok Blangah
Telok Blangah station now has 2 structures on the ground level.