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Work on the Punggol LRT (PGLRT) system begun in June 2000 and was completed in December 2004. Punggol residents began using it on 29 January 2005. This line has not only improved travel within Punggol 21 New Town, but also provided residents with a direct link to the North East Line at the Punggol MRT station. Like the Sengkang LRT, stations are just a stone's throw from the flats. Most blocks lie within a 300 m radius of the LRT stations. A consortium made up of SembCorp Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries and Mitsubishi Corporation undertook construction of
the Punggol LRT system.
It's Singapore's first feeder light rapid transit, or LRT system. It started operations on 6 November 1999. Residents in Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang use the LRT to connect to the main MRT line. They also travel on the LRT to other parts of the neighbourhood. It's proven to be an effective and efficient way to travel within the estate.
See the trains up close!
Sengkang LRT rolled off to a smooth start on 18 January 2003.
Residents living in the Sengkang New Town area can now enjoy a
convenient and efficient feeder service connecting them to the
Sengkang MRT Station along the North East Line.
Last Updated on 21/06/2008 |
Space
is optimised at its depot at Ten Mile Junction. The depot facilities
and Operations Control Centre (OCC) are located at the third level
while the first and second levels are occupied by shops. If need
be, there is space for two 14-storey residential towers above
the depot.
What's
in a Name you may ask? Well, plenty when it comes to naming
the stations along Sengkang LRT. With unique monikers such
as 'Ranggung', 'Layar' and 'Tongkang', the history of each
individual area was considered carefully before a suitable
name was bestowed. For example, Rumbia Station (SE2) was
named after sagu rumbia, a plant normally found in swampy
areas, such as where the station was erected. 
