Singapore MRT Expansion

Singapore has constructed six rail lines in just over thirty years. Its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network continues to expand in length and area despite the pandemic, enhancing connectivity within the island.
Information is correct as of January 2021.
Opening dates for rail services from 2022 and beyond are to be advised due to possible delays brought about by COVID-19.
1:20 Correction: Bukit Panjang LRT opened on 6 November 1999. Sengkang and Punggol LRT and the opening of their stations were not animated in the video due to technical complications.
6:06 Disclaimer: Seletar Line’s colour, name and specific geographical route are mere speculations and have not been officially announced. However, plans have been announced to test the feasibility of the line.
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[@MetroLiner]

I enjoyed watching the expansion of the Singapore metro! Nice work!

[@diznartz]

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[@LaxMarch2022]

I was the one who bring you to this

[@chickenface3445]

*it's not called a metro* **angery Singaporean noises**

[@rahadityap2375]

You're video have one of the best and most creative prank i ever seen (Glassglow subway)

[@Tobu9105F]

Singapore is a small city state not even the size of Tokyo or Shanghai, yet it boasts some large network

[@emmanueleng1160]

3 things I learnt 1) The circle line will finally be a circle 2) The cross island line will eventually cross the island 3) In 2040 the MRT map will be no different from a 3 year old's crayon artwork.

[@nugget8612]

more like a much smaller version of the windows pipe screensaver to me

[@SoberMustard]

the circle line has been a circle since like what, last year?

[@naanyangdiaries]

@@SoberMustard no it has not connected on both ends

[@rinne7244]

Lmfaooo

[@imm0rtal_s259]

Finally, circle circle line

[@nugget8612]

east west line changi branch:exists thomson east coast line: after all, why not *why shouldnt i keep it*

[@Tobu9105F]

Wait…

[@laurence82]

The animation, graphics and music is perfect

[@jiaweiyu9150]

agree

[@sockcheng3257]

Me too

[@gamingrex2930]

Damn, i didn’t even realise how new all these stations were. I was born 2001, MRT lines were like a given when i was a child, thx for enlightening me.

[@andrewsitu3472]

When I was growing up the only lines we had were NSL and EWL. The EWL western portion was built first.

[@waiyt6572]

@@andrewsitu3472 i bet yishun was the last stop?

[@andrewsitu3472]

@@waiyt6572 not to mention CCK was served by a branch line.

[@sheriemareneo1619]

1987 to 2040? WHAT!?

[@sheriemareneo1619]

Please 2021?

[@zhkwan5875]

Cleanest version so far, if you ever make an update video, the branch line from JRE to CCK shld be brown at 1st, reflecting the actual line back then

[@bananasolid]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@SBSL-bf8cq]

Yes it known Branch Line..

[@mike-mx7kn]

@@SBSL-bf8cq Changi branch line???

[@SBSL-bf8cq]

@@mike-mx7kn no I say Jurong East to CCK

[@mike-mx7kn]

@@SBSL-bf8cq Choa Chu Kang?

[@syncout9586]

Anything after the Cross-Island Line is definitely gonna be subject to change

[@SimonK3113]

Rmbr my first ride from Amk to Dhoby Ghaut in 1988.....awesome how much it grown in more than 3 decades

[@Jace888]

One important note is the MRT interchanges outside the city centre. It’s not the case in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as you need to do so far inside the city centre.

[@GavinLiuranium]

Legends have it that CC18 Bukit Brown station & PW2 Teck Lee station are still closed in 2040...

[@sweet813one]

Theres gonna be a school near Teck Lee, hoped the construction starts around these years

[@GavinLiuranium]

@@sweet813one :o Looking forward to that hehe

[@jiaweiyu9150]

damn😂😂every time I am on CC. I wonder why is CC18 still missing

[@GavinLiuranium]

@@jiaweiyu9150 Lol

[@jipraofficial]

@@sweet813one Bro, I can literally beat the LRT in a race from Sam Kee to Teck Lee. That's how near they are like wth is its purpose🤣😂.

[@anhrizan]

Nice job! An improvement could maybe be the initial colours of the lines [prior to the 2001 revamp] being reflected ;)

[@bananasolid]

I’ll consider doing that in a possible future video. Thanks!

[@Jaydenye_jr]

And also consider how the Jurong East to Choa Chu Kang line was initially under the Branch line before merging with the North South line, helps explain why North South line extends till Jurong East

[@BlueMistYT]

In the end... its not just a scribble of random colours but a work of art for our MRT

[@iFAKERplays]

Lmao i find u here too

[@BlueMistYT]

@@iFAKERplayslol

[@fongkokmeng4663]

1:51 NEL is the first line to be fully underground in Singapore

[@amogusman6227]

Sengkang depot isn’t underground I think:

[@amogusman6227]

CCL is the actual first one to be fully underground.

[@jipraofficial]

@@amogusman6227 Actually, it is if you are talking about the MRT station. If you include the LRT station in the depot, then Punggol (where I live) isn't underground either, although I don't see why you should include that as well in the first place.

[@jipraofficial]

@@SMBRProductions Well, he was talking about the entire line soooooo.

[@kbhasi]

I actually clicked on this thinking it was a "Metro Liner" video! The future predictions are Interesting, and I also find it interesting that you were able to somehow use the actual specific LTA fonts they use on their MRT signs and maps and such!

[@wenkaichoo4169]

I worked in Singapore for 4 years. Their public transportation is one of the best I've ever seen in terms of coverage, accessibility and pricing. Truly a wonderful country.

[@Trex3n20]

A bus ride is a few cents which isn’t bad.

[@andrewsitu3472]

@@Trex3n20 a few cents? No way.

[@Trex3n20]

@@andrewsitu3472 Yeah, 50 cents-80 cents or even less.

[@johnwig285]

@@andrewsitu3472 yea and it is free below certain distance

[@andrewsitu3472]

@@johnwig285 didn't know we have free transit zone in SG. I know Perth does.

[@hootu]

Singapore standard of progress is one of its kind. Long live Singapore.

[@sweet813one]

@MS 92 still better than a bus i guess

[@walterwhite4969]

@MS 92 what you want a plane to take you there?

[@amendewei4819]

sengkang and punggol lrt in this vid be like: "am i a joke to you?"

[@cannonf_odder3041]

Bukit Panjang LRT is the superior LRT

[@SShiJie]

Yep i was finding this comment about the LRT

[@user-ym2xy2en9c]

Yh this video didn’t even mention their opening and existence

[@LaxMarch2022]

@@user-ym2xy2en9c that must be an error,I was thinking the same thing

[@archturusdeydas3989]

@@user-ym2xy2en9c Exactly I live in Punggol LRT Cove

[@DisplayNameOptional]

I hope I am still alive to witness the completion of all these plans. And if ever I am, I hope I am still based in Singapore.

[@adamaviation6236]

Well, about 20 years

[@_wetmath_]

as a singapore citizen, i can tell you that the mrt system is very important. if you need to go from anywhere in sg to anywhere else, mrt is the way to go for public transport. everyone uses it. going from any point a to any point b in sg will take less than 2 hours using a combination of mrt travel and walking. buses are also great but are usually better for shorter distance travel

[@hidayat1999]

but other developed countries are way faster and have less breakdowns also more comfortable and spacious seating.

[@_wetmath_]

@@hidayat1999 but i live in singapore

[@nwyk153]

@@_wetmath_ read his comment again.

[@angyuexiangaaron]

@@hidayat1999 Which country? You have stats not? Europe and USA also developed country, you want to compare?

[@macariusng]

@@angyuexiangaaron maybe seoul, shanghai and hk

[@julianash3379]

why do i find it interesting learning abt the new mrt lines lol

[@BaySean]

2019: first LRT station to shut down it's operations to made into a depot is Ten Mile Junctions.

[@andrewsitu3472]

TMJ was always the BPLRT depot.

[@AndrewG1989]

I do like how Singapore MRT metro system has expanded over the years and decades. Interesting.

[@mad_harmonies]

DTL extending to NS line via a Sungei Kadut station definitely makes sense, it never sit right with me that a major line such as DTL has their transfer with an LRT (which nobody enjoys taking!).

[@sheriemareneo1619]

Put MRT Lines Do not put MRT

[@andrewsitu3472]

Sungai Kadut station was always in the planning, hence there is a number skipped between YT and KJ. Wonder what NE2 on the NEL is reserved for though. I know NS12 is now used for Canberra.

[@CountryMaster-sk1kj]

I like taking the LRT

[@vauxten]

This guy researched a lot of things to bring me this content, that is unbelievable effort right there

[@limwsv]

Nice work. Although I wish that you would have use maybe 1 sec per month as a clock tick for running the animation and mot zoom into the development. The would have introduce a sense of time to the video. It would have made obvious the long duration between the completion of the East-West line and the next line several years after that.

[@ridwanmuhd6989]

This weirdly soothing and beautiful!

[@weirdshit]

I could still remember the first stretch from yio chu kang to toa payoh.

[@sonochinos]

Video was very informative and was really well animated!

[@PossibleJothamChin]

Wah, now I take mrt so complicated… next time I take, even more complicated man!

[@sambharat3532]

wow so many mrt line all over Singapore awesome good job Singapore👍🇲🇾❤🇸🇬✌

[@Triadii]

At upper Changi road east they cut down 3 rows of trees and some minor forest for a station which is very empty and seldom used now. I wish I could turn back time. Was a much nicer place then, wasn’t so hot like it is now cuz there was less concrete then.

[@suressh]

Fantastic animation! If you do make a future video, I suggest you also include the construction of the RTS

[@tangpengyee7164]

Also include the Sengkang Punggol LRT line opening date. Also Including the opening date of every LRT station for Sengkang and Punggol LRT line.

[@jsnoob7069]

I'm pretty sure the RTS got cancelled

[@sailaindraas8433]

@@jsnoob7069 The High Speed Rail was cancelled. The RTS however has been given the green light and construction has started

[@dcyxd]

great video Mr. bananasolid! i've always been intrigued by MRT lines when I was young, as they post them next to the 2 people seats and I would look at them excitedly for some reason. this video has rekindled my love for mrt lines. thank you so much

[@blebby9371]

I ag ree, Mr solid's video is really insightful. Thank you solid sir, I now have a new found passion and love for the Mass Rapid Transit system.

[@dcyxd]

@@blebby9371 bukit canberra

[@blebby9371]

@@dcyxd i ag ree with you fine sir

[@speedoxx8832]

OOMGGGGG!!! DCYX!!!! SO COOL!!!!

[@bananasolid]

Hi dcyx, thank you for your kind words! I will be posting another video soon, in the format of the design of the maps over the years as the MRT network grows :)

[@s.jeremy814]

this is making me feel like we need to take a picture of the current map because as the lines slowly advance and become more complicated the old map will never be seen again :( like a lot of stuff have changed since i was born on 2007 and some of the things changed so much then i cant even accept the changes like my house infront use to be full of trees and birds but now its turning into bukit canberra and i wont feel the same when i look out my window anymore

[@TfsMcopilotlikesplanes]

2041: West Coast Extension JRL - West Coast CRL (1 Station) 2042: Tuas South Extension Joo Koon/Gul Circle - Tuas South (2 Stations) 2045: Kampong Bahru Opens Between HarbourFront and Outram Park 2046: Seletar Line Phase 2 Opens Greater Southern Waterfront - Haw Par Villa (5 Stations) 2049: HSR Opens Singapore - Kuala Lumpur 2050: Cross Island Line Seletar Airport Extension Opens Punggol - Seletar Airport (3 Stations) 2056: River Valley Opens Between Orchard And Great World 2060: Alexandra Opens Between Redhill And Queenstown 2063: Bukit Merah Opens Between Tiong Bahru And Redhill 2064: Tagore Opens Between Springleaf And Lentor 2070: CRL Paya Lebar Extension Defu - Farrer Park (CYL)

[@hhxlegacy]

Excited about the speculated "Seletar Line".

[@alexgruchet5512]

This is amazing I love it, it felt like I was watching a metro liner video! What software/app did you use for this

[@andrealorenzato2550]

Very nice video! I am looking forward to visit Singapore very soon!

[@SBSL-bf8cq]

Nice work animation I give you a tip 6:12 new Future Line most likely ends to Prince Edward Road MRT cause it has stacked platform

[@Tobu9105F]

I like the fact that the mtr and mrt have to stations that share the same name

[@mikealstom0631]

@@Tobu9105F Admiralty also

[@JugglerBlend]

I don't know why I'm addicted to metros and trains

[@chisooisjicken7502]

This deserves more views

[@ungodly6587]

Solid video la, been looking for a video like this

[@soonsl_muffin_damien]

Can add the Tuas south extension of the EWL to Tuas mega port and tuas south too! :D

[@mikealstom0631]

it got cancelled.... sad. now got 2 empty platforms at gul circle

[@betweengodless6008]

Nice job btw can you make a Hong Kong version?

[@wargriffingamin8140]

Feels good watching this

[@bcmly]

hey as a singaporean i prefer this version over the new one you made! can see where exactly the rails are on the map of the country! the other video was super well made too and is better for international viewers

[@itconsgenio]

Finally i get to see what the actual MRT line looks like instead of the ones i keep on seeing from the MRT station and SMRT Website.. so, the "Circle" line was actually not so circle after all, i believed that at some point.

[@xxDxxism]

if you believe hard enough it can be a circle lol...at least for me

[@jamesecl1323]

Great job in the art direction.

[@benztheprotogen3502]

why was it built so much faster back then compared to now it took them so many years to open woodlands north to woodlands south

[@andrewsitu3472]

Instead of a Seletar line, I'd prefer to see the CRL Punggol branch extended to link up with the TEL at WLS via Yishun.

[@pingpingchai8888]

waiting for the underwater line - won't that be one awesome view !!!!

[@AmbaSnakeman]

I was born few years before the 1st station. Dunno if i would be alive to see the last.

[@angelbex3]

One more changes Tel stage 3 will only open in 2022 from Stevens to Gardens By the Bay 11 stations because Mount Pleasant and Marina South stations will open in tandom in future.

[@xjp]

JRL is above ground and served only Jurong regional. The asset enhancement to derive from the JRL, definitely won't be as high as the other lines.

[@drakethewake7855]

1987 to 2040 is very long by the way and singapore has gotten that long great job Singapore!!

[@jonseilim4321]

This is so well done!

[@bananasolid]

Thank you!

[@Jace888]

The Seletar line would be really helpful as it connects to Seletar airport. Right now you need to get a bus or walk once you reach the closest station near the North East

[@andrewsitu3472]

Seletar airport can be served by the CRL Punggol branch being extended to WLS on TEL.

[@AndrewZhao_]

@bananasolid, what app did you use to make your MRT videos? They are really cool, btw. ❤

[@remyworldpeace]

Great video!

[@ehmusibotuncleraymondsiol6464]

4:17 TEL and DTL 9 months later: 🤰

[@Tobu9105F]

Finally you did the mrt

[@paulp4154]

Btw that Gul Circle - Tuas Link tho was actually on my birthday 2017

[@ronaldhee6608]

Great job!

[@mengstibers]

i love the animation ❤️❤️

[@janellesnow]

What about Bukit Brown station on the Circle Line?

[@samchia30]

Never mention Sengkang and Punggol LRT line opening year…???

[@ethanang3527]

2003 and 2005

[@zacharytang3840]

@@ethanang3527 no, he means he didnt mention those in the video. im pretty sure Sam Chia alr knows when they opened

[@jabezng8996]

I dont know why I needed to watch this but I did

[@tangpengyee7164]

2:15. Could you please zoom in the video for the circle line part (stage 1 to stage 3) like what you did for NSL and EWL. I hope you could illustrate a better zoom in picture between this time of the video 2:15 --- 2:41. 2 min 15s to 2 min 41s Thanks.

[@mohamedshahazad4280]

Fantastic video.

[@letsdosometthingwithmdsame2935]

Finally i am happy that West part has Atleast 2 transportation for MRT :)

[@ennyenny253]

Awesome 👍👍👏👏👏

[@glitchFuturre8888]

7th MRT Line - Jurong Region Line 8th MRT Line - Cross Island Line 9th MRT Line - Seletar Line 10th MRT Line - Paya Lebar Region Line 11th MRT Line - Lim Chu Kang Line

[@user-qr9mx2nf4z]

it looks so gooood but i wanna ask, what about that blank space at the top left of singapore 💀 are they gonna do smth abt it or is it gonna be just there?

[@ivanfoo9898]

great animation

[@josiahlim5957]

I thought downtown line 1 opened in 2017! Wow

[@tanngakseng74]

Can you make a part 2 in the future pls

[@Thefictitious_reel]

wow, cool stuff!!

[@KeeveHoo]

Wow, There is a a Seletar Line? Cool!

[@AldentubeSub]

Nice job!!!!!!

[@FicusThreeSixty]

Should I be kind of worried that the Cross Island line goes under central catchment are they going to do the same thing to Central catchment as they did to Tenga Forest?

[@alexbandeira2144]

Actually the branch line from jurong east to choa chu kang is part of the east west line, not the north south line

[@zimingzhao_6510]

TEL Stage 2 Opened on 28 August 2021.

[@frankiechiuh3401]

This info video should be done by MOT or LTA…. Sorry you were not paid by them. Can add Sengkang LRT(2003) and Punggol LRT (2005). 🤣🤣

[@jupiterlite2907]

Brickland maybe placed as 6A or reformat entire line making MSP NSL29 And brickland 4ns

[@HulkVahkiin]

Wonderful video

[@TMNTSBSP18]

Stage 3 of the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line opening on 13 November 2022

[@chocolatechips878]

Quite excited for Cross-Island line cause it will have eight-car trains

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

It looks like the upcoming Greater Southern Waterfront will be served by 3 MRT Lines

[@pinkipromise]

seems like a waste

[@henrylim695]

The proposed Coney Island Line (CIL) is left out. To start in 2040. Future HDB estate in Coney.

[@RPDC-ng8ej]

you should do Bankok subway

[@hans6032]

fantastic job! can't wait to finally stop riding/driving.

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol ? never happened, the squeeze is still there , to go certain place still take more time then a car/bike

[@hans6032]

@@sdqsdq6274 I'm in my late 40s. Time does not bother me anymore and safety is my upmost priority

[@vennsim71]

Actually it’s quite a beautiful thing going into retirement and going station hopping with your the other half… cheap and easy… everyday visit a couple of places :)

[@kelvenlim9283]

Singapore has some great developments coming soon

[@keane8939]

thank you edmund very cool

[@bananasolid]

Ok

[@dcyxd]

thanks edmund

[@sbs8131d]

So thanks

[@furrycuteflowerlolijapan7197]

Wow Satisfying

[@zhiyutang6668]

CRL2 has arleady been announced in Sept 2022

[@Kapurlahyang]

The pink line is called The selatar Line; SG hasn't decideced a name, reason and phases for it.

[@proximascentauri]

Oh perhaps the seletar line can go to the future brani island and Sentosa??

[@ed4k]

3:54 This video was uploaded on 4 Jan 2021, how do you know that TEL is going to be delayed by COVID-19 pandemic and opens in the 3rd Quarter?

[@zacharytan7100]

Wow nice