J151 - First train on the tracks in Korea

 

18 May 2023 - J151 train in Korea
Source: Railway Mania (contributed by 최민중)

This post was originally available as a condensed version on our Facebook page. Today, the first produced set of the eventual 62 sets of the J151 train for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) was spotted being transported in Korea. The train is likely to be the first produced set which will undergo systems testing before official full production commences. A similar process was conducted previously for the Downtown Line's (DTL) set 03. The testing process will help to validate the design of the train under real-life scenarios before the design is replicated for all remaining 61 sets. The prototype production unit is then retrofitted with any adjustments and supplied as one of the eventual trainsets for use on the line.

J106 - Boon Lay update Q1 2023

19 March 2023

We now check in on contract J106 for the construction of Boon Lay station and associated viaducts. Apart from contracts J102 and J108, this contract was another to begin viaduct construction work early. Instead of using a launching gantry to lift segmental box girders into position, this contract instead uses the lifting frame method. Let's check in on the progress made in Q1 of 2023.

J107 - Gek Poh update Q1 2023

 

12 March 2023 - Progress at the Gek Poh station site

For this update on contract J107's Gek Poh station, we're remaining fully within the quarter 1 of 2023. We'll present a further update of the progress within quarter 2 at a later date and this will allow you to see significant progress at the site.

J105 - Bahar Junction update Q1/Q2 2023

 

8 April 2023 - A view of the heart of Bahar Junction station at the junction of Jurong West
Avenues 2 & 4 and Streets 64 & 75.

Today we cover the progress made at Bahar Junction station site over Q1 & the early part of Q2 of 2023. There are some noticeable differences since our last visit here at the end of 2022 with more station piers coming up along Jurong West Avenue 2. With the unique design of the station serving trackways heading in three different bounds, the site also stretches to Jurong West Streets 64 and 75, the former having less visible progress than the latter.

J105 - Jurong West update Q1/Q2 2023

 

19 March 2023 - Viaduct piers under construction near contract J105's
Jurong West station site.

It has been a while since we've updated on the progress at Jurong West station under contract J105, the last update being towards the end of 2022. Similarly to Hong Kah station's update, we're doing one that sort of straddles between Q1 and Q2 of 2023. If we get around to getting more photos of the site that show visible differences, we'll be sure to update. Nonetheless, here's a recap of how things have progressed in Q1 and the first month of Q2. For this update, we'll be doing things chronologically. Do view all the photos after the jump.