Speculative map of the JRL network Credits: y2koh |
For the purpose of our speculative map, we have broken the line into three main branches with the associated codes as follows:
- Central / Choa Chu Kang branch (JC) - Runs from Choa Chu Kang to Jurong Industrial Estate
- Western branch (JW) - Runs from Boon Lay to NTU
- Eastern branch (JE) - Runs from Tengah to West Coast
Jurong Central / Choa Chu Kang branch (JC1 - JC12)
Station locations JC1 to JC5 & JE1. Credits: y2koh |
JRL viaduct seen crossing Brickland Road onto Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 at HDB hub exhibition on Tengah New Town. |
As indicated in plans for Tengah New Town, three stations will be located in Tengah along the Central / Choa Chu Kang branch. We have given these the names Lam San, Tengah (Central) and Hong Kah; to be located at the Forest Hills, Market Place (Town Centre) and Garden districts respectively.
Draft Masterplan for Tengah New Town. Grey section on the left is a Integrated Public Transport Utility (depot). Source: HDB |
Former expected depot site. Credit: URA |
The recent plans unveiled show a shift of location for the depot. In the masterplan 2014, the depot was supposed to be located at a site along Jurong West Avenue 2. It appears that the depot has since been shifted to the southern part of the Jurong Innovation District in Tengah New Town. We expect that there may be an option for stabling facilities to be located at the formerly proposed site.
Locations of stations JC5 to JC8. Credits: y2koh |
After crossing the Pan Island Expressway (PIE), the line follows along Jurong West Avenue 2. Two stations are expected to be located here - one at Bulim and one at Wenya. Both stations should provide adequate coverage to the residential blocks, Jurong Junior College and industries located in the area. As the line swings south to Jalan Boon Lay, another station should be located roughly around River Valley High School.
Station locations of JC9 to JC12. Credits: y2koh |
The line continues south along Jalan Boon Lay with a stations at Chin Bee Drive and Jalan Tukang. Once the line crosses the Ayer Rajah Expressway, the final two stations can be expected in the vicinity of Jurong Hill and Pulau Damar along Jurong Pier Road. The Jurong Central / Choa CHu Kang branch terminates here.
Jurong West branch (JW1 - JW6)
Jurong West branch comprising of stations JW1 to JW6. Credits: y2koh |
Following the Gek Poh station, the line crosses the PIE again to enter the Cleantech region of the Jurong Innovation District. Another station should be located at Nanyang Hill with the final terminus of the western branch along Nanyang Drive.
Jurong East branch (JE1 - JE7)
Station locations of stations JE1 to JE4. Credits: y2koh |
JRL viaduct as seen at the Tengah New Town model exhibition at HDB hub. JRL turns to run along the PIE. |
Speculative station locations of stations JE4 to JE7. Credits: y2koh |
We hope that the above stations give some insight to how the JRL may be developed and the types of services operated along the network. Once again, we would like to highlight that the above locations are part of speculation with educated guesses. The official announcement of the station locations will be due shortly and until then the above should not be treated as official information.
Great analysis! I hope it will eventually turn out as you predicted.
ReplyDeleteJE6 Pandan Gardens should be nearer to Teban Gardens along Jurong Town Hall Road they have teared down many older flats over there..
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ReplyDeleteIf you look at the video about Jurong Innovation District, you would know that the line from NTU curves into Jurong West Avenue 4 from Jurong West Street 75. Furthermore, there are soil investigation activities observed along Jurong West Street 64 from Jurong West Avenue 4 to Boon Lay Way, but none observed at Jalan Boon Lay (from Jurong West Avenue 2 to Boon Lay Way). I remember there is a photo at y2koh photobucket that shows the alignment of Jurong Region Line, during a HDB talk about Tengah new town. Considering the author (y2koh) probably knows the exact alginment, I would like to know why is the author misleading the readers with a fake alignment at Jurong West. All the "speculations" are accurate, except for the Jurong West section.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing. Based on initial drawings it showed that the line was intended to run along Jalan Boon Lay. As mentioned in the title, we speculated based on the drawings seen that the line would run southwards along Jalan Boon Lay and turn into Boon Lay thereafter. As these drawings were from reputable sources, we had inclination to believe this was the plan. However, we do note that plans can and do change and our revised speculation will take into account that the line now bifurcates further along Jurong West Avenue 2 instead. I can vouch that y2koh does not know of the alignment and that there will always be minute adjustments when planning a rail line. Should you wish to know more you can drop us an email on the contact us page and I would be happy to give you more information.
DeleteI hope there will be a stop near pioneer pri sch too. Instead of gek poh
ReplyDeleteI hope there will be a stop near pioneer pri sch too. Instead of gek poh
ReplyDeleteGood analysis! I am actually hoping that Pandan Gardens MRT station can be shifted slightly west to accomodate more residents. However, with this analysis, I think it is great that they have included Pandan Gardens.
ReplyDeleteStation opp dullwich college doesn't serve any purpose as no HDB flats are there. Only the front side of dullwich college along bukit batok West Ave 8 lots of newly built btoinflats are located
ReplyDeleteThis station will be built with Tengah town in mind. The first plots of HDB flats to come up will be within this vicinity.
Deleteno updates in your blog since 2016? I thought government has recently announced the confirmation of the stations?
ReplyDeleteWhat did you mean? Perhaps you have not seen our latest post?
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In any case, this was an old post based on old information as available at the time.