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==History==
==History==
===First phase of development===
The North South line is the first MRT line in Singapore, with the first section from [[Yio Chu Kang station|Yio Chu Kang]] to [[Toa Payoh station|Toa Payoh]] opening on 7 November 1987.  on 12 December 1987, nine more stations from [[Novena station|Novena]] to [[Outram Park station|Outram Park]] opened. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19871212-1.2.3|title=Shopping for Xmas the MRT way...|last=Rav|first=Dhaliwal|date=12 December 1987|work=Straits Times|access-date=19 September 2017|via=eResources}}</ref> The line was extended northward to [[Yishun MRT station|Yishun]] on 20 December 1988 and it began independent operations on 4 November 1989, when the extension to [[Marina Bay station|Marina Bay]] was opened.{{cn|date=March 2018}}
===Second phase of development (Woodlands extension)===
After the Branch Line opened in 1990, the Woodlands MRT line was envisioned to link [[Yishun station|Yishun]] and [[Choa Chu Kang station|Choa Chu Kang]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_364_2005-01-28.html|title=Woodlands MRT line {{!}} Infopedia|last=Singapore|first=National Library Board,|website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-19}}</ref> During the initial planning of the line, [[Sembawang MRT station|Sembawang]] station was only intended as a provisional station, to be built at a later date as Sembawang town was not constructed then. [[Kranji station|Kranji]] station was not planned. But on the second round of planning, the government decided to build these stations and omit Sungei Kadut station from the plan. Sungei Kadut station will be built later if the town's population justifies the necessity for the station. With the Woodlands Extension opening on 10 February 1996, the Branch Line became part of the North South line.<ref name=":0" />
===Jurong East modification project===
The Jurong East modification project entailed the construction of a new platform and the addition of a fourth track to [[Jurong East MRT station|Jurong East station]] to reduce waiting times and crowding at the station during peak hours.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start%3D1964 |title=Jurong East Modification Project|accessdate=January 31, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212162757/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1964 |archivedate=February 12, 2012 }}</ref> The modification project was completed on 27 May 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9h18aw9i6asknrt367xu15fsk5yfn42ppgtynwhh6ob20585f8 |title=New Platform At Jurong East Station To Open On 27 May |publisher=Land Transport Authority of Singapore |date=16 May 2011 |accessdate=2014-11-22}}</ref> The track and platform was initially opened during morning peak hours only, but since December 2011, they also operate during the evening peak hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=9h18aw9i6asknrt367xu15fsk5yfn42ppgtynwhh6ob20585f8|title=New Platform At Jurong East Station To Open On 27 May {{!}} Press Room {{!}} Land Transport Authority|website=www.lta.gov.sg|language=en|access-date=2017-09-23}}</ref>
===North South line extension===
A 1km, one station extension from [[Marina Bay station|Marina Bay]] to [[Marina South Pier station]] was opened on 23 November 2014.<ref name=":1" />  At first, only 1 in 4 of the southbound trains terminated at Marina South Pier. The other three trains still terminated at the ex-terminus, Marina Bay, possibly due to low demand. This restriction was lifted on May 2017 due to the inauguration of the new signalling system.
===Canberra station===
On 17 January 2013, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that a feasibility studies was being conducted to create a station between [[Sembawang station|Sembawang]] and [[Yishun station|Yishun]] stations.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=38dc4ca3-5e70-4bf8-97bc-87f78e6303e7 | title=Two New Rail Lines And Three New Extensions To Expand Rail Network By 2030 | publisher=Land Transport Authority | date=17 January 2013 | accessdate=1 August 2014 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706170425/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=38dc4ca3-5e70-4bf8-97bc-87f78e6303e7 | archivedate=6 July 2014 | df= }}</ref> The feasibility studies was completed in 2014 and Canberra station was to be built.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/transport/story/new-mrt-station-north-south-line-canberra-20140627 | title=New MRT station for North-South Line: Canberra | publisher=The Straits Times | date=27 June 2014 | accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> Shortly later on 1 August 2014, LTA announced that construction will start in mid-2015 and is expected to be completed by 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=beab07d4-f096-4d34-bc70-9d529ae12634 | title=New Addition to North-South Line: Canberra Station | publisher=Land Transport Authority | date=1 August 2014 | accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> Construction works for Canberra station commenced on 26 March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=7de0099c-4e9d-4a67-bb3f-217885a85fe3|title=WORK STARTS FOR CANBERRA MRT STATION ON NORTH-SOUTH LINE|last=|first=|date=26 March 2016|website=LTA|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011181151/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=7de0099c-4e9d-4a67-bb3f-217885a85fe3|archive-date=2017-10-11|dead-url=yes|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> This station, which is an Infill station, will have side platforms, similar to that of [[Dover station|Dover]]. The construction costs S$90 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/work-starts-on-canberra/1809560.html|title=Work starts on Canberra MRT station|website=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=2016-03-03}}</ref> and is expected to be completed by 2019 to serve upcoming developments near the station.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/projects/canberra.html|title=Canberra Station {{!}} Projects {{!}} Public Transport {{!}} Land Transport Authority|website=www.lta.gov.sg|access-date=2016-03-03}}</ref>
===Timeline of stations opened===
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North South Line
南北线
வடக்கு தெற்கு வரி
NSL Map.png
Statistics
Status Operational
Termini Jurong East
Marina South Pier
Stations 27 (1 U/C)
Services 1
Operator(s) SMRT Trains
Rolling stock C151, C651, C751B, C151A, C151B
Line length 45 km
Track gauge 1,435 mm standard gauge
Electrification 750V DC Third rail

North South Line (NSL) is the first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line. Traveling from one end to the other takes about 65 minutes. The line is currently 45 km long with 27 stations, which includes Canberra station.

History

First phase of development

The North South line is the first MRT line in Singapore, with the first section from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh opening on 7 November 1987. on 12 December 1987, nine more stations from Novena to Outram Park opened. [1] The line was extended northward to Yishun on 20 December 1988 and it began independent operations on 4 November 1989, when the extension to Marina Bay was opened.Template:Cn

Second phase of development (Woodlands extension)

After the Branch Line opened in 1990, the Woodlands MRT line was envisioned to link Yishun and Choa Chu Kang.[2] During the initial planning of the line, Sembawang station was only intended as a provisional station, to be built at a later date as Sembawang town was not constructed then. Kranji station was not planned. But on the second round of planning, the government decided to build these stations and omit Sungei Kadut station from the plan. Sungei Kadut station will be built later if the town's population justifies the necessity for the station. With the Woodlands Extension opening on 10 February 1996, the Branch Line became part of the North South line.[2]

Jurong East modification project

The Jurong East modification project entailed the construction of a new platform and the addition of a fourth track to Jurong East station to reduce waiting times and crowding at the station during peak hours.[3] The modification project was completed on 27 May 2011.[4] The track and platform was initially opened during morning peak hours only, but since December 2011, they also operate during the evening peak hours.[5]

North South line extension

A 1km, one station extension from Marina Bay to Marina South Pier station was opened on 23 November 2014.[6] At first, only 1 in 4 of the southbound trains terminated at Marina South Pier. The other three trains still terminated at the ex-terminus, Marina Bay, possibly due to low demand. This restriction was lifted on May 2017 due to the inauguration of the new signalling system.

Canberra station

On 17 January 2013, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that a feasibility studies was being conducted to create a station between Sembawang and Yishun stations.[7] The feasibility studies was completed in 2014 and Canberra station was to be built.[8] Shortly later on 1 August 2014, LTA announced that construction will start in mid-2015 and is expected to be completed by 2019.[9] Construction works for Canberra station commenced on 26 March 2016.[10] This station, which is an Infill station, will have side platforms, similar to that of Dover. The construction costs S$90 million[11] and is expected to be completed by 2019 to serve upcoming developments near the station.[12]

Timeline of stations opened

Date Event
7 November 1987 Yio Chu Kang - Toa Payoh
12 December 1987 Toa Payoh - Raffles Place
20 December 1988 Yishun - Yio Chu Kang
4 November 1989 Raffles Place - Marina Bay
Separation of North South Line and East West Line
10 March 1990 Jurong East - Choa Chu Kang (part of East West Line)
10 February 1996 Choa Chu Kang - Yishun
Jurong East - Choa Chu Kang integrated to North South Line
27 May 2011 Jurong East Modification Project (JEMP) open[13]
23 November 2014 Marina Bay - Marina South Pier[14]
29 May 2017 Switching from Fixed Block Signaling system to Communication Based Train Control Signalling System.
2019 Canberra (Station added on operational line)

Possible future stations

Stations

Alpha-Numeric
Code		 Station Name Image Working names Notes
File:MRTFFF.png North South Line
3
 Jurong East Jurong East-NSL-EWL.png Jurong East Terminus
Interchange with East–West Line
Future Interchange with Jurong Region Line
1
 Bukit Batok Bukit Batok-NSL.png Bukit Batok South
1
 Bukit Gombak Bukit Gombak-NSL.png Bukit Batok North
3
 Choa Chu Kang Choa Chu Kang-NSL.png Choa Chu Kang Interchange with Bukit Panjang LRT
Future Interchange with Jurong Region Line
1
 Yew Tee Yew Tee-NSL.png Choa Chu Kang North
1
 Kranji Kranji-NSL.png Kranji
1
 Marsiling Marsiling-NSL.png Woodlands West
2
 Woodlands Woodlands-NSL.png Woodlands Central Future Interchange with Thomson–East Coast Line
1
 Admiralty Admiralty-NSL.png Woodlands East
1
 Sembawang Sembawang-NSL.png Sembawang
1
 Canberra Simpang Under Construction
1
 Yishun Yishun-NSL.png Nee Soon North
1
 Khatib Khatib-NSL.png Nee Soon South
1
 Yio Chu Kang Yio Chu Kang-NSL.png Yio Chu Kang
1
 Ang Mo Kio Ang Mo Kio-NSL.png Ang Mo Kio
2
 Bishan Bishan-NSL.png Kampong San Teng, San Teng Interchange with Circle Line
1
 Braddell Braddell-NSL.png Braddell
1
 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh-NSL.png Toa Payoh
1
 Novena Novena-NSL.png Thomson
2
 Newton Newton-NSL.png Newton Circus Interchange with Downtown Line
2
 Orchard Orchard-NSL.png Scotts, Orchard Boulevard Future Interchange with Thomson–East Coast Line
1
 Somerset Somerset-NSL.png Killiney
3
 Dhoby Ghaut Dhoby Ghaut-NSL.png Dhoby Ghaut Interchange with North East Line and Circle Line
2
 City Hall City Hall-NSL-EWL.png Saint Andrew's Interchange with East–West Line
2
 Raffles Place Raffles Place-NSL-EWL.png Central Interchange with East–West Line
3
 Marina Bay Marina Bay-NSL.png Telok Ayer Basin, Marina South Interchange with Circle Line
Future Interchange with Thomson–East Coast Line
1
 Marina South Pier Marina South Pier-NSL.png Marina View, Marina Pier Terminus

Services

Type Ply Between Notes
Full Jurong East ↔ Marina South Pier Withdrawal Trains will terminate at Jurong East Platform C.
SWT Jurong East → Ang Mo Kio Operates during Peak Hours/After Peak Hours
SWT Jurong East → Yew Tee Operates during evening peak hours in the event of longer waiting times between Jurong East and Yew Tee.
SWT Marina South Pier → Yishun Operates during Peak Hours and late night periods
Special Ang Mo Kio → Pasir Ris Operates during morning peak hours in the event of longer waiting times along EWL.

Rolling stock

The rolling stock consists of Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151, Siemens C651, Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B, Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A and Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CSR Qingdao Sifang C151B trains. These trains operate from two depots along the line, Bishan Depot near Bishan station and Ulu Pandan Depot near Jurong East station.

References

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  13. ↑ "New Platform At Jurong East Station To Open On 27 May". LTA (16 May 2011). Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  14. ↑ "SPEECH BY MR RAYMOND LIM,MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT, AT THE VISIT TO KIM CHUAN DEPOT, 25 JANUARY 2008, 9.00 AM". Government Media Release. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
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