The Downtown Line (DTL) will be built in three stages, with Stage 1 to be completed in 2013, Stage 2 to be completed in 2015 and Stage 3 in 2016. When fully completed, the DTL will enhance the connectivity of the Rapid Transit System network and facilitates direct travel from the northwestern and eastern areas of the island to the Central Business District and the Marina Bay. The DTL is projected to see a daily ridership of more than half a million when in full operation.

With the start of the Downtown Line construction on 12 Feb 2008, the 4.3km fully underground DTL1 will comprise six stations namely:

	Bugis station, this station is an interchange with the East-West line.
	Promenade station, located along Temasek Avenue. This station is an interchange with the Circle Line.
	Bayfront station, located in Downtown at Marina Bay.
	Landmark station, located in Downtown at Marina Bay.
	Cross Street station, located along Cross Street.
	Chinatown station, located along Upper Cross Street. This station is an interchange with the North East Line.

(*Except for Chinatown, Promenade and Bugis station, all other station names are working names only)

When completed in 2013, DTL1 will provide a strategic transport link to serve workers, residents and visitors in the exciting Marina Bay area and upcoming developments such as the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resorts and the Marina Bay Financial Centre. DTL1 will run through some of the busiest and most vibrant corridors in the city such as Bugis and Chinatown and ease congestion at major interchanges like Dhoby Ghaut and Raffles Interchange.

For commuters, the DTL will offer significant savings in travelling time. For example, a public transport journey from Bukit Panjang to the city centre will be reduced by a third from the current 1 hour. The DTL will help reduce travel time for commuters in Bedok Reservoir and Tampines area who currently need to take bus to transfer to the MRT stations on the East-West Line. It will also relieve passenger crowding at the East-West Line, particularly during the peak period.

	DTL1 issue 1- English
	DTL1 issue 1- Mandarin
	DTL1 issue 2- English
	DTL1 issue 2- Mandarin
	DTL1 issue 3- English and Mandarin
	DTL1 issue 4- English and Mandarin
	DTL1 issue 5- English and Mandarin
	DTL1 issue 6- English and Mandarin

Route length 4.3 km (fully underground) Number of stations 6 stations Expected date of completion 2013

Last Updated on 05/08/2008