JRL - A snapshot in October 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of October 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS3 - Tengah
Middle (L - R): JS4 - Hong Kah, J103 PIE crossing, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of October 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JW3 - JW5 & JS9 - JS12 as of October 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong HillJW3 - Nanyang Gateway
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

Into the fourth quarter of 2024 we go. Work at the various sites of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) continues to chug along with different sites focusing on different stages of work. We bring a brief update of the progress made since the last update in September 2024.

A short summary of the various station construction statuses as of October 2024.

J102 - STEC update for Aug/Sep 2024

 

Video by STEC, uploaded to SGMC YouTube

Today, contractor for package J102 - Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (STEC) - released a progress update on the package's official Telegram channel. The update features aerial views from a drone of the project's progress and all four stations (3 full build & 1 future infill) can be seen in the video. We'll go through some of the coverage from the video and accompanying update on upcoming works that was initially published, but subsequently retracted, as well.

J110 & J120 - Jurong East update Q2 & Q3 2024

Contracts J110 (top) and J120 (bottom) as of end-Q3.

To speed things up and keep our updates a little more current, we'll be combining the updates for both Q2 and Q3 for the remaining contracts (J110, J111, J112, J113, J115A & J120) of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Hopefully, this gives our reads a more timely perspective of the works progression.

JRL - A snapshot in September 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of September 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS2A - Forest Hill
Middle (L - R): JS3 - Tengah, JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of September 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JS9 - JS12 & JW3 - JW5 as of September 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong HillJW3 - Nanyang Gateway
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

2024 is the halfway mark in construction for the Jurong Region Line (JRL)'s first phase. Works across the various stations reached significant milestones with several stations now working on the metal roof frames. Discover the progress made through mid-September after the jump.

J102 - New layout at Choa Chu Kang

 

8 September 2024 - A view of the station's Exit A with the partially relocated fareline in view.

7 September 2024 - Another view of the relocated fareline.

We earlier detailed the changes being made to Choa Chu Kang station. Over the past week or so, some of these changes to the existing station's concourse area have been changed. The existing fareline nearer to Exit C has been shifted further out towards Exit A. In addition, the new passenger service centre (PSC) for the North-South Line (NSL) has been put into service, with the old PSC being closed for service.

J109 - Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir update Q2 2024

Contract J109's three stations as of end-Q2.

Contract J109's three stations - Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir - saw slight progress. The station site with the most progress over the quarter was Toh Guan, which saw the station's concourse level crossheads constructed. Works at Jurong Town Hall and Pandan Reservoir station were unfortunately a little slower through the quarter, with not as much visible progress seen. We take a look at the progress made through the quarter after the jump.

J108 - Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park & Bukit Batok West update Q2 2024

An overview of contract J108 stations at Tengah Plantation (top), Tengah Park (middle) and
Bukit Batok West (bottom) as of end-Q2 in June 2024.

Over Q2, contract J108 has seen the stations at Tengah Plantation & Tengah Park continue to take shape. Work at Bukit Batok West has also began to speed up with the structure of the station becoming more visible as more station columns are cast. Viaduct construction work also pushed further into Tengah. while causing some road diversions, ultimately inching towards completion. Other developments were also made in completing the various spans using the launch gantries Rock Steady and Magnificent Mammoth. More information after the jump.

JRL - A snapshot in August 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of August 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS2A - Forest Hill
Middle (L - R): JS3 - Tengah, JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of August 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JW3 - JW5 & JS9 - JS12 as of August 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong HillJW3 - Nanyang Gateway
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

August has been a busy month for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) with several milestones being achieved. Contract J102 saw the handover of completed viaduct spans to trackworks contractor under contract J150 and contract J109 saw the lifting of the launch gantry for viaduct construction at Jurong Town Hall's station site. In addition, roof frame installation works were ongoing at Hong Kah (JS4), Corporation (JS5) and Jurong West (JS6) stations. More details on the progress made at the various sites after the jump.

J102 & J150 - Handover of completed viaducts at Tengah for track works

 

A view of the completed viaduct spans for the main line (west route: Choa Chu Kang - Jurong
Pier - Peng Kang Hill) and the non-revenue service connection track at Tengah Junction.
Source: LinkedIn

A milestone moment has been reached in the construction of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). A section of the under construction viaducts in Tengah have been successfully handed over to trackworks contractor China Railway First Group this week. This section of viaducts, under contract J102 by Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co, has seen the installation of cable racks, cable troughs and first stage concreting before the handover was effected.

J107 - Gek Poh & Tawas update Q2 2024

A view of contract J107 stations at Gek Poh and Tawas in end-Q2.

Advances in the progress of Gek Poh and Tawas stations were seen over Q2 of the year. At Gek Poh station, the concourse was largely completed while over at Tawas, the platform level beams were coming along well. Viaduct progress along contract J107 was also making headway, with viaduct spans stretching longer and longer through the quarter. Join us as we dive into the progress update for the contract over the second quarter of 2024.

J106 - Boon Lay update Q2 2024

16 June 2024 - An aerial view of the new JRL station building and viaducts of contract J106.

Contract J106 for the construction of Boon Lay station and viaducts for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) has seen steady progress at its site through Q2 of the year. Through the quarter, the station building has continued to take shape with the structure rising from the concourse level on the third floor to the platform level on the fourth floor. Eventually, both halves of the station to the north and south of the existing East-West Line (EWL) viaduct will meet above the operational line.

J105 - Jurong West & Bahar Junction update Q2 2024

A view of the Jurong West (top) and Bahar Junction (bottom) stations under contract J105 as
of end-Q2.

Along phase 1, contract J105 is without a doubt one of the most interesting contracts to observe, given that it encompasses the construction of the unique Bahar Junction station. Also included under the contract is the more tame and templated Jurong West station. Over the past quarter, gains have been made in both stations' construction. The viaducts along the stretch were also coming together as well, with sections of completed spans progressing to the next stage of construction.

J103 - Hong Kah & Corporation update Q2 2024

Hong Kah & Corporation stations as seen in end-Q2.

Contract J103 has seen some of the greatest progress in station construction while at the same time, the slowest of viaduct progress among the first phase of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Over the past quarter, Corporation station has emerged as the most complete along the line while Hong Kah's stagnated progress has finally made some headway. The viaducts however, were still far from completion - a critical component of the line and its operation, given that the viaducts under the purview of the contract also connect the main line with the depot. We'll explore the progress made under the contract over Q2 in greater detail after the jump - do be fair warned, this post is highly picture-intensive.

J102 (Part 2) - Forest Hill & Tengah update Q2 2024

The future infill station and the approach tracks to Tengah station under contract J102 as seen
in end-Q2.

Last week we covered the first update for contract J102 over the second quarter of the year. This week, we're continuing our update with the remaining 2 stations under the contract - the future infill station just inside Tengah that we're calling Forest Hill and Tengah station, located at what will become the future town centre. As we learnt last week, a lot has happened within contract J102 over the past quarter. Works have been progressing at a frenzied pace, with viaducts within Tengah taking shape - more so than those within Choa Chu Kang. The station buildings are also substantially completed to the platform levels, although Forest Hill's structure is a very basic frame. In this update, we take a closer look at the goings-on around the two station locations.

J102 (Part 1) - Choa Chu Kang & Choa Chu Kang West update Q2 2024

 

24 June 2024 - A view of Choa Chu Kang & Choa Chu Kang West stations under contract J102
as of end-Q2.

A lot has taken place in Q2 for contract J102. With 4 stations being built under the contract, we had to split this update into 2 parts to make it more bite-sized and not an overload of information or more of a huge photo dump than it already is. Progress has been swift and moving full steam ahead as the changes to the sites can be seen with every visit. Nonetheless, it will still take some time before the Jurong Region Line (JRL) sections under this contract can achieve basic structural completion.

JRL - A snapshot in July 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of July 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS2A - Forest Hill
Middle (L - R): JS3 - Tengah, JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of July 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JW3 - JW5 & JS9 - JS12 as of July 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong HillJW3 - Nanyang Gateway
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

The various contracts along this phase are rushing to have the civil works completed in order to meet the targeted completion date. We understand that the targeted completion of works for Phase 1 would be around end-2026. In order to allow for sufficient time for fitting out and testing of systems, the basic structures would need to be completed approximately 2 to 2.5 years ahead. Given that this will be the first section of line to begin operations, further time may be required for testing of the new equipment to ensure that all issues are ironed out sufficiently.

Meanwhile, Phase 2 has a targeted completion date of mid-2027. Bringing up the remainder of the line, the targeted completion date for Phase 3 of the line is by September 2028. As such, the contractors for Phase 1 should begin feeling the pressure to meet the deadlines for handover of the completed structures to the trackworks contractors for the next phase of construction.

J101 - Tengah depot update Q2 2024

 

2 June 2024 - An aerial view of the Tengah depot in end-Q2.

Bit by bit, the Tengah depot - home of the Jurong Region Line (JRL)'s trains and operations, is inching towards a semblance of completion. The depot is one of the keys to enabling the line to function and be commissioned. Without the depot, it becomes a tremendous task to ensure that all the line's systems are able to integrate and function collectively as the line is commissioned ahead of opening. In the months prior to the line's opening, testing of the rolling stock (trains) will need to be done within the depot. This process requires the stabling shed, workshops, test tracks and operations control centre to be ready.

At present, none of these buildings are in a state ready to receive any units of the rolling stock. There are no paved roads within the compound to facilitate the delivery of the rolling stock either. Based on how the site looks, the stabling yards may be the first buildings to be ready for the delivery of the rolling stock. In this post, we'll take a deeper look at the progress made at the depot over the past quarter and size up what needs to be done to get it in basic shape for rolling stock delivery to happen.

JRL - A snapshot in June 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of June 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS2A - Forest Hill
Middle (L - R): JS3 - Tengah, JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of June 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JW3 - JW5 & JS9 - JS12 as of June 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong HillJW3 - Nanyang Gateway
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

We are quickly approaching the mid-point of the year. The progress along the Jurong Region Line (JRL) is also beginning to pick up the pace further. This snapshot feature brings you a quick update on the progress made over the past month across the JRL.

J102 - A deep dive into Choa Chu Kang's modifications

Graphical representation of the existing Choa Chu Kang North-South Line station concourse and
transfer mezzanine level before the Jurong Region Line expansion.

Graphical representation of the Choa Chu Kang station concourse & transfer mezzanine levels
after modification works for the Jurong Region Line.

There has been a lot of work going on at Choa Chu Kang station ahead of the Jurong Region Line (JRL)'s arrival in 2027. All these works will serve to allow the station to increase its capacity for handling commuter traffic. What are the works taking place and how will these help to increase the station's capacity you may ask? We're here to break it down so that you'll be able to better understand the ongoing works.

Modification works at Choa Chu Kang station entail the following:

• Demolition of former Exit D & using this area for an expanded concourse fare paid area linking the North-South Line (NSL) & JRL
• Construction of a second lift to serve the existing NSL platform
• Addition of new mezzanine level on the northern side of the station to facilitate transfers between NSL & JRL
• Demolition, replacement & reconfiguration of existing escalators & staircases connecting NSL concourse & platform levels
• Expansion of existing mezzanine level on southern side of the station to facilitate transfers between NSL, JRL & BPLRT
• Reconfiguration of existing fare gate layout from one fare line to 3 fare lines
• Reconfiguration of circulation spaces within fare paid & fare unpaid areas of the NSL station concourse
• Reconfiguration of retail outlets within NSL station
• Relocation of passenger service centre for NSL station

J113 & J115A - Nanyang Gateway, Nanyang Crescent & Peng Kang Hill update Q1 2024

A view of the 3 NTU stations part of the JRL's phase 3 northern section as at end-Q1 2024.

To complete our Q1 updates of the Jurong Region Line (JRL), we're at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) where the line's northern section of phase 3 is located. Consisting of 2 contracts covering 3 stations, this section was awarded entirely to Hwa Seng Builders, greatly simplifying the works required by using only a single contractor for the entirety of the works. Equipment can be shared and the contractor can better control construction traffic entering & exiting the university.

J112 - Jurong Hill & Jurong Pier update Q1 2024

 

21 March 2024 - Bored piling and sheet pile installation work at Jurong Hill station site in
end-Q1.

21 March 2024 - A view southwards of the Jurong Pier station in end-Q1.

Continuing on with our Q1 update of phase of the Jurong Region Line (JRL), we come to contract J112. This contract involves the construction of 2 stations at Jurong Hill and Jurong Pier, a road underpass connecting Jalan Boon Lay and Jurong Pier Road & associated JRL viaducts. We take a deeper look at the progress made over the first quarter in this post.

JRL - A snapshot in May 2024

Overview of JRL stations JS1 - JS8 as of May 2024.
Top (L - R): JS1 - Choa Chu Kang, JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS2A - Forest Hill
Middle (L - R): JS3 - Tengah, JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction, JS8 - Boon Lay

Overview of JRL stations JW1 - JW2 & JE1 - JE7 as of May 2024.
Top (L - R): JW1 - Gek Poh, JW2 - Tawas, JE1 - Tengah Plantation
Middle (L - R): JE2 - Tengah Park, JE3 - Bukit Batok West, JE4 - Toh Guan
Bottom (L - R): JE5 - Jurong East, JE6 - Jurong Town Hall, JE7 - Pandan Reservoir

Overview of JRL stations JW3 - JW5 & JS9 - JS12 as of May 2024.
Top (L - R): JS9 – Enterprise, JS10 – Tukang, JS11 – Jurong Hill
Middle (L - R): JS12 – Jurong Pier, JW3 – Nanyang Crescent, JW4 – Nanyang Gateway 
Bottom (L - R): JW5 – Peng Kang Hill, Contract J101 Tengah depot, Contract J120 Jurong East ITH

May has been a busy month for the various contracts of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Each of the contracts has seen progress made with things beginning to pick up speed over at phase 1 of the line. Some changes are more visible than others and we're here to provide you with an extensive low-down of all the progress made. Loads of images after the jump for this month's update.

J111 - Enterprise & Tukang update Q1 2024

 

21 March 2024 - A view northwards along Jalan Boon Lay of the southern approach to
Enterprise station in end-Q1.

21 March 2024 - A view northwards along Jalan Boon Lay of the Tukang station site in end-Q1.

Phase 3 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) is probably one of the least inspiring sections due to its remote location in serving largely industrial areas. Nonetheless, we'll breeze through an update on this section for you to get an idea of how works are coming along on the southern section. Kicking off our phase 3 updates for Q1 2024 is none other than contract J111 for the construction of Enterprise and Tukang stations. Thus far, all the action seems to be taking place at Enterprise station with the viaduct pier columns becoming visible here while Tukang station still tackles bored piling works - rather, well, boring.

J110 & J120 - Jurong East & ITH update Q1 2024

 

18 March 2024 - A view of Jurong East station as at end-Q1 2024.

18 March 2024 - A view of the contract J120 viaducts as at end-Q1 2024.

The section of Jurong Region Line (JRL) near Jurong East is being constructed under 2 contracts connected to contract J109 on either end. Jurong East station is being built under contract J110 while the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and associated viaducts are being built under contract J120. Through Q1 both contracts have seen the casting of various sections of the project under their care. We take a closer look at the progress made over Q1 in this update.

J109 - Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir update Q1 2024

 

18 March 2024 - An aerial view of Toh Guan station at the end of Q1. The first station pier
crosshead formwork for the concourse level slab can be seen.

18 March 2024 - An aerial view of the Jurong Town Hall station at the end of Q1.

18 March 2024 - An aerial view of Pandan Reservoir station at the end of Q1.

Contract J106 entails the construction of Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall and Pandan Reservoir stations. Over the past quarter, the most changes can be seen over at Toh Guan station with the formwork for the first station pier's concourse level crosshead can be seen. At Jurong Town Hall however, things were a little slower with casting work continuing over at the concourse level slab. Pandan Reservoir station saw similar progress, with work still mostly focused on the street level foundations and underfloor cable troughs. We'll dive deeper into the works at the various sites under the contract.

JRL - A snapshot in April 2024

Overview of Tengah Depot & stations JS1 - JS3 as of April 2024.
Top (L - R): Tengah Depot, JS1 - Choa Chu Kang
Bottom (L - R): JS2 - Choa Chu Kang West, JS3 - Tengah

Overview of Tengah Depot & stations JS4 - JS7 as of April 2024.
Top (L - R): JS4 - Hong Kah, JS5 - Corporation
Bottom (L - R): JS6 - Jurong West, JS7 - Bahar Junction

Overview of Tengah Depot & stations JS8, JW2 & JE1 - JE2 as of April 2024.
Top (L - R): JS8 - Boon Lay, JW2 - Tawas
Bottom (L - R): JE1 - Tengah Plantation, JE2 - Tengah Park

Just like that we've slid into May. We tried our best this month but somehow with our schedules, were not able to cover the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in its entirety. Nonetheless, we're here to give you the usual low down on the sites that we did visit for April. Take a look at all the details after the jump.

J108 - Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park & Bukit Batok West update Q1 2024

 

18 March 2024 - An aerial view of Tengah Plantation station in end-Q1 2024.

18 March 2024 - An aerial view of Tengah Park station in end-Q1.

18 March 2024 - A view of the Bukit Batok West station site in end-Q1.

Contract J108 is the first of two contracts that cover three stations each - the other being neighbouring contract J109 which we'll be covering in the following post. Over the first three months of the year, work has been chugging along with viaduct spans taking shape and the station buildings slowly being cast. We take a closer look at the three stations under this contract - Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park & Bukit Batok West - in greater detail after the jump.