Coming full circle: LTA to supplement Circle Line with three stations

Consumers can now breathe sighs of relief.

Less tedious walking times and better connectivity await train commuters, as the Land Transport Authority announces the alignment and station locations for Circle Line 6.

According to a statement by the LTA, the 4km CCL6 will feature three stations, closing the Circle Line loop through connecting HarbourFront Station to Marina Bay Station.

“When the CCL6 stations of Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward are completed in 2025, the CCL will have a total of 33 stations, including 12 interchange stations with other MRT lines. It will also expand the rail network to areas such as Spottiswoode and the southern edge of our existing CBD,” the LTA said.

LTA says when the stations open in 2025, commuters will be able to have a direct route between west areas such as Pasir Panjang and Kent Ridge.

Employees will also have easier access to key areas such as the Central Business District, as well as upcoming developments in the Marina Bay area.

“Commuters travelling from areas like Paya Lebar and Mountbatten will also enjoy faster access to the retail and office centres in the HarbourFront area,” LTA said.

The new stations would also eliminate tasks of making multiple transfers between Telok Blangah and Marina Bay stations, which are on the same line.

“As an orbital line, CCL enhances overall connectivity and capacity, and strengthens the resilience of the MRT network by connecting the existing radial lines and creating multiple routes between stations. For example, a commuter travelling from Jurong East to Marina Bay will have the alternate option of transferring to the Circle Line at Buona Vista Station,” the LTA said.