Singapore's BRAND NEW Train Line // Reviewing the Thomson East Coast MRT Underground Railway Line

We explore the brand new MRT Thomson East Coast line and see what there is to do near the new stations. We find some famous Roti Prata places, a nature park and the largest Buddhist Temple in Singapore.
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MRT map: www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov...
Springleaf Prata: spplace.com
The Roti Prata House: www.burpple.com/the-roti-prat...
Bishan Ang Mo Kia Park: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-par...
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery: www.kmspks.org
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Springleaf Nature Park: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-par...
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[@mrsheazel1059]

Love her..In disguise... "but don't tell anyone" All looks so clean. Great video

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Lovely to hear from you! The MRT train stations are al so clean. Thanks for watching. x

[@mayonnkonrad8926]

Great video. Loved it and keep them coming. I am a Singaporean living in Germany and have been watching yr blog to keep myself updated with the latest sight in Singapore. Thanks a million.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there in Germany! wow thanks so much so for watching along and getting in touch! Glad we can show you Singapore. Take care.

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

7:03 LoL! You happened to capture me and my friends. I'm that guy in that dark green t-shirt

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Ah hello there!! How funny 😊

[@debbiechan6944]

Hi , thanks for sharing this video . Its always awesome from you guys. 🤩

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hey again! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thepotatouncle5511]

So cool that you went to check out the new MRT stops. Definitely something for me to check out as well :) Love your videos!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there. Thanks! Lots of new food places to visit along them.

[@Dan-nb7zq]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work Jonty and Millie!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hey! Thank you so much.

[@noorirwan686]

I love it when u guys make videos in the forest n AC places or during dark, gloomy n rainy weather in our warm country. Happy weekends...guys n the kids

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thanks for your kind words and watching along with us.

[@ginac6005]

Nice to see the line is finally done, I remember seeing the construction when I was in sg 2 years ago!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Oh wow! Sill more to be built but will be a great connection point to East Coast.

[@gracewy2292]

Thank you for reviewing the Thomson East Coast MRT Line. Happy Teachers' Day Millie & Jonty!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hey grace, thanks or watching along. Much more to explore along there but glad you enjoyed our little venture.

[@itsmesuperific]

I enjoy your virtual MRT station hopping😀 love your videos!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@colette3648]

Aspen disguise 🥸 soo cute, bless her. The seating is different on different lines? How interesting 🧐 I have only been on the blue line 🙈 definitely wanne see the beautiful temple. All and all a very nice video again thanks 😊

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

I know she's so funny. Thanks for your continued support. Have a WONDERful day.

[@MsLinda2605]

Thanks for sharing and you guys are making me miss my Singapore. Have not been home for more than 2 years because of COVID. Soon you are more Singaporeans than me.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Aww hello Linda. It’s a shame things haven’t opened up again just yet. But in time! Take care and thank you for watching and dropping by with a comment.

[@annb2818]

Great content as always.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thank you for your support!

[@gorillaofjohn15]

Been following you guys since day one. Your wholesome videos never fail to bring warmth to my heart. I also feel a sense of pride that you are enjoying all the details of our everyday life here that many take for granted. God bless you guys and may you reach your subscription milestones, one after another, soon! You deserve to be seen by many!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello John, wow thank you for sticking with us for the past year! It's good to have a thankful attitude to daily life. Thanks for your support, take care.

[@arwenmegan]

I love Singapore attitude towards nature and environment. The new MRT line looks great, the new line is a refection on a Singapore long term investment to improve their infrastructure.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Singapore is doing good things with trying to be a greener place for us here and to play their part in the world too. Lots of very good initiatives in place.

[@qjtvaddict]

Meanwhile US cities have zero investment

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

@@qjtvaddict oh sorry to hear that!

[@alvinalvin2372]

I used to live around that Temple and the Thomson prata area. It is a good neighbourhood to live in. Aspen looks cool with her new glasses. :)

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

What a lovely area to have lived in. She said to say thank you about the glasses.

[@justwalk-travelasmrchannel1630]

The new station made the Springleaf nature park accessible! awesome!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Yes! It's a lovely little place to walk off some prata haha

[@WuMinShen]

Good work. Subscribed:))

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Ah thank you so much!!!

[@vani12324]

Hello Good video, looking forward to a ride on the Thompson east coast line.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there - thanks for watching and dropping us a comment. Enjoy your trip =)

[@peacenowar6920]

Get them a PR here .They are a lovely family we want in Singapore

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Aww thank you so very much! We love it here.

[@uluwalker2345]

Amazing video!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there. Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed it.

[@uluwalker2345]

Your videos are wonderful!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thank you!!

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

Feel that metro is the best transport. Easy to navigate

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

It’s so simple! Made it very easy to get about the first time we came here.

[@cgneo7443]

thanks, another great video. The kids are growing up like a few inches per video....

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hey! They sure are 🤩 thanks for watching!

[@andrewwoo9286]

The stations from Springleaf to Upper Thomson will provide you a good walk in a nature park followed by a hearty local food delights (prata, wanton mee, curry rice). Actually many affordable hawker fare around Lentor (Block 628 market) ,and Mayflower.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there Andrew. Lovely to hear from you again, I hope you and your family are well. We look forward to visiting places along those MRT lines a bit more. Take care.

[@sushorse]

oh my god nice, didnt believe foreign people would be so enthusiastic about our mrt system!

[@sushorse]

anyways, nice views of the tel stations! thanks for visiting us!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thanks! Excited about the places it will take up to explore!

[@weshz2429]

👍😊🥰😋thank yoi for sharing

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello again! thank you. Take care!

[@healingpossibilities44]

Loved Aspen Tan in disguise 🥸 or was it her? Great vlog - another for my list is the temple. I think I’ll be staying a while 🥰🦋

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hehe we can't confirm or deny it's her at this moment!! Can't wait tot take you tot hem temple! x

[@ehmusibotuncleraymondsiol6464]

Now get ready for the 13 stations next year. GRIND VISIT THEM WHEN THEY OPEN

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Oh yes!

[@ThatLovellBolandLife]

Nice! So many new places to explore

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thanks! SO much to do here :)

[@ThatLovellBolandLife]

@@WONDERLUSTworld Exactly. For such a small country, there is plenty to do. Also for a country that is classed as expensive, there is a lot of cheap things to do.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Agreed!! 😁

[@tomburke5311]

Lovely video, as ever - thanks. They continue to make the point that there is so much more to Singapore than Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, the Zoo, etc. I've only scratched the surface, at Ang Mo Kio and Toa Payoh, and I'd love to explore more. But until I can, I'll continue enjoying your videos. Also, I've just noticed a comment on the TEL Stage 2 info web page that says that TEL trains have "5 doors each side instead of the usual 4", thus making it easier & quicker for passengers to get on and off. Maybe that's why there are no signs on the station floors? (Although Jonty could well be right.)

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello Tom, lovely to hear from you and we're glad we can show you some more of Singapore. Ah an interesting point about the train doors - hadn't noticed that!

[@wolfblade7596]

yes, so much more to see in this sinkhole, such as a train line amazing.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

@@wolfblade7596 we’d love to hear about some of the places you like to visit. Sorry we haven’t found anything you enjoy just yet, but keep watching along and perhaps someday we will!

[@raspberry_scareglow]

There are no tall building in the Springleaf area because of the few air strips nearby, like the Sembawang Air Base and Seletar Airport

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

I did not know this was the reason - thank you!

[@oeric8252]

Another amazing video of SG Public Transport system. Just note that Singapore Woodlands North MRT and Malaysia Johore RTS will be Link and It is target to commence passenger service by end-2026.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello - wow thanks for letting us know about that link! Thanks for following along with us!

[@edwardalcantara66]

If you are hungry, you should try the Ampang Yong Tau Foo stall at the front of the small road. It's fantastic !!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

You're the second person to mention the Dog Tao Fu place so we will have to go back!

[@DThinkTalker]

here to support..awesome upload

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thank you so much!!

[@ashleybentley1205]

Amazing! Springleaf Nature Park looks especially lovely. Still wondering who that little person in the blue glasses is though...

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hehe we can't reveal her identity just yet! It's a great park connector stop off for some food, nice and smooth for skating too - just stay away from the waters edge!

[@jasontungjw]

Loved how your daughter carried the Mickey plush and hopped around. Mickey 😍 Oh and not all MRT lines are driverless! NSL and EWL still have drivers.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello, a toy often gets to tour Singapore with us. Good spot!! I didn't know those lines still have drivers! wow Are they some of the first lines or train services? I wonder if they'll bring in new automated trains along those lines.

[@STANSAT10N]

@@WONDERLUSTworld yes those were the original 2 lines that were built in the 1980s, the trains uses Automatic Train Operation (ATO) which is the same system as the Underground’s Central Line, back then they were only running them in Semi Automated Operation Mode (STO) so yes the trains are automatically driven but the train captain are the ones closing the doors and taking over if there’s any disruption. After the signalling system upgrade in 2017 they are now running them in Unattended Train Operation (UTO) which the name suggests they are technically fully driverless now, but an attendant will still be present to supervise since most of the sections are above ground.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

@@STANSAT10N thanks for taking the time to explain!

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

JRL will be the first overground MRT Line to be driverless

[@cfko63]

Singapore is so green!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

It is indeed =)

[@nilsmada]

Very good show!!! Love it. Did you know about the art works within all the stations along Thomson-East Coast Line were specially commissioned. Perhaps you would like to ponder on the idea on doing this as a subject? I suspect you may want to contact the MRT Corp for permission. Who knows? Maybe they might help you out with some literature on this subject. Just my suggestion. That Ampang Yong Tau Fu Eating House has been around for very long time, its taste is almost like that of Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thought you might like to review this as well. As usual, have a great weekend. Stay safe and healthy.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello again! Thanks for your suggestion about the art work, I'd like to find out a bit more for myself. Milo loves Yong Tao Fu so I'm sure we will go back at some point, take care.

[@winstonteo9207]

The Line passes right in front of my house at Marine Parade with underground malls. 2 stations : Marine Parade Station and Marine Terrace Station.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Oh this is so convenient for you! =)

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

Opening in 2024

[@unkniwdead3516]

SG is a garden city. Love watching your vlog as I seldom roam around my own city. 😷

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello again Wendy Liu, lovely to hear form you again. Glad we can show you some more of your city too.

[@kelvgan]

The colourful plant at the temple is bougainvillea but heavily grafted . Along the stretch of highway towards changi.airport you may see them bloom 365days beautifully the whole year long. Take bus 36 to admire if you wish

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Ah thanks for letting me know. I have seen them there actually but didn't realise the blooms were all one tree. Take care.

[@haroldlo8624]

Your mystery guest star with the blue glasses has great personality! A KZbin star in the making? 🤓😁

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello Harold, hehe we can't tell you who the mystery guest is this time!! Take care.

[@alexanderwee2055]

2:12 actually the north south line and east west line have drivers so u can’t see from the front :/

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Ah yes!! We were told this! 😀

[@SEEDOEATTV]

nice video

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thanks - have a WONDERful day.

[@deepakmohinani]

Can't wait for the line to get to Marine Parade! Oh btw just FYI...older London Underground stations were also used as bomb shelters/bunkers during WW2

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello there. Yes it will be great when the whole thing is finished and connected. oh did they really? Thanks for watching and dropping by.

[@deepakmohinani]

@@WONDERLUSTworld One of the features I really like about Singapore's MRT stations (in comparison to London Tube stations) is the doors between the platform & the tracks. Less chances of potential accidents.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Very true!!

[@spyninja17_official28]

The older lines do have drivers. NSLEWL is the only 2. From CCL i guess its driverless

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thanks for this! I learnt about this after 😊 so glad our viewers can teach us things!

[@yewchyelee5413]

The pictures on top of the covered walkway in the temple depict different stories on filial piety. It's a great way to teach kids on these values.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Thank you for letting me know. Beautiful artwork telling timeless stories.

[@wolfblade7596]

that's really offensive to impose these immoral views on impressionable children... this whole "asian values" thing is a tool used to justify things like a poor state social safety net (because oh children are supposed to care for their parents), when really no one should listen or follow older people/parents when usually its the old who are intolerant, uneducated and unevolved.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

@@wolfblade7596 no imposing here, just educating and allowing our children to explore a whole variety of things so they grow up open minded with an understanding of other values and beliefs.

[@desmondchew4364]

Good morning 🌞 to you and your family 💕,🥰😷💪☕☕☕

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

And a good morning (well afternoon now to you too!) Thank you for your ongoing support of our channel!

[@desmondchew4364]

@@WONDERLUSTworld thank you for shared, can feel the happiness when I watched it.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

😁😁

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

Which metro is better? London Underground Vs Singapore Mass Rapid Transit

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

I prefer the Singapore system. Seems easier to navigate and far cleaner and on time!

[@aehighfmcolinchin]

Are you excited for Stage 3 next year??

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello Colin, we'll look forward to exploring that and seeing what is along the lines! Take care.

[@investtradewithben6195]

Where did you get your colourful mask?

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello - we get them at a little stall in Nex shopping mall. I've seen others about the place though, usually as little pop up stalls. Paya Labar also has one =)

[@investtradewithben6195]

@@WONDERLUSTworld Thanks

[@foxtwo]

I didn't realise that a new line has opened 😁😂🤣 The lockdown has become a lifestyle for me - I don't go out anywhere unless absolutely necessary now.... Also, I have fond memories of Thomson Plaza... loved the Yaohan (Yaohan went out of business years ago) store there, and that one is mostly where I got most of my Star Wars toys from...

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello - Yes the Line will open more stations in time to better connect the island. These 6 have opened now. That's a lovely memory - did you keep your Star Wars collection?

[@foxtwo]

@@WONDERLUSTworld yeah some of them are still around, likely packed away in a box somewhere. They're not worth anything, cuz we were KIDS. We opened the packages up as soon as we got home and started fighting and killing Stormtroopers... 😁😂.

[@jjyf78]

Welcome to the new MRT line, unfortunately, your guys never when out to Mayflower station to visit the largest bird singing park "Kebun Baru Bird Corner" in Singapore.

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Hello again Jason. I have visited it before actually and because of Covid relations there aren't many things happening there at the moment which is a shame. I look forward to being able to go and hear them singing, must be quite an experience.

[@gotmyonu1027]

Do you noticed there aren't any trash bins in the MRT station.... Do find out why!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

I have noticed this, is it to discourage people further from eating and drinking? Do you know why?

[@mmc7619]

@@WONDERLUSTworld It's after 911 new york terror attack the MRT Mgt removed bins for security reason. ( to prevent explosives being hidden/planted in bin ) 20 years ago 2001 there's a planned attack on Yishun mrt by JI group. You can google the news 'yishun mrt attack'

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Ah yes! Same as in London!

[@shadowchicken8629]

you can allow your children to try Prata dip with white sugar that quite a not bad taste

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Oh that sounds good! They like the Prata with the sausages and cheese but we haven't tried it sweet yet.

[@MsEverAfterings]

@@WONDERLUSTworld haha my friends would judge me for eating prata with sugar (since it’s so kiddish), but that’s my childhood right there!

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

Awesome! We’ll need to try it!!

[@resurrectedman4671]

Thats kong men san parsee monastery

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

It’s so beautiful!

[@alvinlim7364]

4:18 CB leaf......

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

OH! Well I did NOT know that...haha

[@jjyf78]

Alvin Lim, it wasn't!!! It's a wild Yam leave!!!!

[@daresama4120]

Spell wrongly, it's thomson

[@WONDERLUSTworld]

ARGH! Thank you so much for the spot on that one.

[@daresama4120]

@@WONDERLUSTworld no problem, just a minor error