North East Line Extension

More connectivity for Punggol

A location map indicating the NELe alignment

Easier journeys are ahead for Punggol residents as the North East Line Extension (NELe) connects Punggol MRT station to the new Punggol Coast MRT station.

The 2-kilometre extension to the new Punggol Coast Station now brings the total number of stations on the NEL to 17. This will cut travel time from Punggol North to the city centre and other parts of Singapore by up to 15 minutes. The Punggol Coast station will also provide greater rail connectivity to the JTC Business Park and the Singapore Institute of Technology, as well as the upcoming Punggol Coast Mall.

_{Image Credit: LTA In-House Design Team}

The Punggol Coast MRT station is the first to be conceptualised using design thinking. With commuters in mind, LTA gathered commuter feedback, conducted studies and prototyped concepts to create a more communal and vibrant community space.

Based on the findings, more open public spaces were incorporated into the station for social interaction and meet-ups.

Latest Updates

Latest Updates

The Punggol Coast MRT station was officially opened on 10 December 2024. Download the Punggol Coast Station Opening poster (PDF, 3MB) for details.

Location of Station

Location of Station

Key Facts

Key Facts

Number of stations
1

Length of line
2km

Expected completion
2024

A total of six new NEL trains will be added to cater for additional capacity for the NELe operations in 2024.

This increases the existing NEL fleet by 14 per cent from 43 to 49 trains. Manufactured and assembled in Spain, the new trains will be equipped with condition monitoring systems, to gather data from equipment on the trains. This enables continuous monitoring of the health of the equipment and allows for predictive maintenance for the trains.