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69-407: Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium is located not far from Yishun New Town . This complex is one of the final resting places for many Singaporeans because of the new technology and limited spaces to host cemeteries for the dead. With Mount Vernon Crematorium , the only government crematorium reaching its maximum capacity in the late 1970s, a need for a second crematorium arose. The Government chose

138-465: A Computer-based interlocking system that prevents incorrect signal and track points to be set. A new moving-block signalling system, supplied by Thales, replaced the ageing fixed-block signalling system on the North–South Line. The upgrading works were completed in phases from 2016. With the upgraded signalling system, trains are now able to run closer to each other. The new system was tested on

207-475: A 20-hour long disruption started due to flooding in the tunnels between Braddell station and Bishan station due to a faulty drainage system, resulting in disruption of train services between Ang Mo Kio and Marina South Pier stations in both directions for several hours. A trackside fire between Raffles Place and Marina Bay stations further exacerbated the disruption. Train services between Marina South Pier and Newton resumed at about 9:20   pm on

276-407: A ClubFitt gym. The sport hall seats 800 people and it can be use for badminton, basketball or other indoor sports. In 2020, Yishun Sports Hall will be undergoing upgrading works. It will have two covered tennis and multi-sport courts, new cafeteria, air-conditioned table tennis area, a bigger dance studio and bigger gym. Opened in 1988, it has a competition pool (with 430 seating), a children pool and

345-569: A faulty power cable, which affected the East–West Line and Circle Line too. The power fault began at 7   pm and by 7:30   pm, commuters were stuck in the trains. Free bus bridging services were activated at all affected stations, and bus operators increased the frequency of regular services serving these areas. Service resumed at all stations along the North–South and East–West Lines at 10:35   pm. A total of 36 stations were affected by

414-465: A plot of land at Mandai to build Singapore's second crematorium. Completed in 1982, it consists of 4 big cremators and 4 small cremators, and 1200 niches. Shortly after its opening, it was designated to cremate exhumed remains from closed down cemeteries in Singapore. In 2000, the government decided that all cremation services would be consolidated at Mandai. So, a new extension was built just south of

483-405: A regional centre for northern Singapore. During the initial planning of the line, Sembawang station was only intended as a provisional station, to be built at a later date due to the underdevelopment of Sembawang , and construction began on 19 November 1992. Sembawang station and Kranji station were later included in the construction after the second round of planning (construction began at

552-425: A service disruption until 11:40   pm on that day. Two days later, a similar problem caused a seven-hour disruption between Ang Mo Kio and Marina Bay . According to SMRT, the disruption was caused by damage to the third rail and the trains' collector shoes . Seven trains were damaged in this incident. These two service disruptions on the North–South line were both related to damaged rail, and became one of

621-628: A set of elevated viaducts, with the exception of a short tunnel between the Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak stations, and a surface section of track between the Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang stations. The line curves from the Yew Tee to Kranji stations and continues eastwards, paralleling Woodlands Avenue 3 (which the line briefly cuts underneath between Kranji and Marsiling stations) and Avenue 7 main roads. After Sembawang station ,

690-484: A train carrying hundreds of commuters to come to a screeching halt, but not before flattening the front of the car. The accident disrupted train services for more than three hours and cost SMRT between S$ 100,000 and $ 150,000 in damages and lost revenue. On 15 December 2011, train services between Bishan and Marina Bay stations were disrupted due to damage sustained on the power rail between City Hall and Dhoby Ghaut . Trains along this stretch were stalled and caused

759-744: A training pool. Together with Yishun Sports Hall, it will be undergoing upgrading works in 2020. The Nee Soon Sports Centre, managed by FutsalArena, operates from 9am to 1am daily. The new integrated development at Chong Pang City will feature three swimming pools, a gym and fitness studios, which is expected to be completed in 2027. The Yishun Industrial Park is a small industrial park situated between Avenues 6 and 7 which comprises some well known companies such as Murata , Philips Lumileds , Agilent , Avago Technologies , ATS, ASM-Frontend, STATS, Inc. and many other smaller companies. Commercial buildings like A’Posh Bizhub, Win5, Northpoint Bizhub, North Spring Bizhub, YS- One and North View Bizhub can be found at

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828-538: Is a residential town located in the northeastern corner of the North Region of Singapore , bordering Simpang and Sembawang to the north, Mandai to the west, the Central Water Catchment to its southwest, Ang Mo Kio to its south, as well as Seletar and Sengkang to its east and southeast respectively. The name Yishun ( traditional Chinese : 義順 ; simplified Chinese : 义顺 )

897-714: Is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit station on the North South line in Yishun, Singapore. The station used to be the terminus of the line between 1988 and 1996 until the North South line Woodlands Extension was completed and opened on 10 February 1996. But currently, certain train services would terminate at this station for the short trip between Yishun and Marina South Pier , which only operates during morning peak hours and early evening hours for weekdays, and late evening hours on all days. Located south of Yishun MRT station on

966-561: Is shared with the East–West Line , with an electrification of 750 V DC powered by a third rail . With the exception of the C651 and R151 trains, the current rolling stock was manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries , in a joint venture with CRRC Qingdao Sifang for the subsequent rolling stocks of the C151A , C151B and C151C trains. When the initial line opened, the rolling stock of

1035-570: Is the Mandarin Chinese equivalent of "Nee Soon", the given name of Lim Nee Soon ( Chinese : 林義順 ), a prominent industrialist who made his fortune from the rubber and pineapple plantations he had in the area. Yishun planning area is divided into sub-zones namely Khatib, Lower Seletar, Nee Soon, North Land, Springleaf, Yishun Central, Yishun East, Yishun South and Yishun West. Springleaf and Nee Soon subzones are private housing estates in Yishun. Initially named Northern General Hospital,

1104-471: The Central Area , via Woodlands station in northern Singapore . The line operates for almost 20 hours a day (from the first departure 5:07 am to approximately 1 am the next day), with headways of up to 1 to 2 minutes during peak hours and 5 to 8 minutes during off-peak hours. All the trains on the North–South Line run with a six-car formation. It was the first MRT line to be built in Singapore, with

1173-511: The Central Area . The line was expected to relieve the traffic congestion on the Thomson–Sembawang road corridor. Construction of the MRT line (and also the MRT system itself) started on 22 October 1983, and the first section from Yio Chu Kang station to Toa Payoh station opened on 7 November 1987. At the inauguration ceremony, Ong Teng Cheong, who backed and commissioned the planning of

1242-584: The Marina Bay Downtown area. On 17 January 2013, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that a feasibility study was conducted to construct Canberra MRT station . The feasibility study was completed in 2014 and LTA announced Canberra as a new station. Construction of Canberra station commenced on 26 March 2016. The station, which is an infill station with side platforms , was built along an operational section of

1311-667: The Singapore Civil Defence Force , the fire had burned itself out before its officers arrived. Train services were progressively restored at 8.10pm. In the Land Transport Master Plan 2040 (LTMP2040), two new infill stations are projected to be built along the existing North–South Line. Brickland station will be built between Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang stations, while Sungei Kadut station will be built between Yew Tee and Kranji stations and provide an additional interchange with

1380-628: The 1990s, the line extended to the north and west connecting to the Branch line via Woodlands through the Woodlands line extension. Since the 2010s, due to the ageing infrastructure of the North–South Line (being the oldest and heavily utilised MRT line), significant improvements have been made on this line, such as the replacement of sleepers , third rail replacement and the introduction of new rolling stocks (the C151B , C151C and R151 ) to replace

1449-614: The 1993 SEA Games in Singapore. In 1996, it was the home ground for the Sembawang Rangers FC in the S-league. Eventually the team was dropped from the league in 2003. Later on, it hosted the Young Lions in 2005 season, Sporting Afrique FC in 2006 season and currently it is the home for Korean Super Reds FC for the 2007 season. Other than the main stadia with the soccer field and 8-lanes running track, it also houses

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1518-605: The 2008 Land Transport Master Plan, the 1-kilometre (0.6 mi) North–South Line extension was announced as one of the upcoming projects rolled out by the Land Transport Authority to expand Singapore's rail network. The one kilometre extension from Marina Bay to Marina South Pier station was opened on 23 November 2014. This extension serves the Marina South Pier , the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore , and future developments in

1587-731: The C151B trains saw the introduction of STARiS 2.0 , which is also seen in subsequent rolling stocks. The C151C trains are also the first MRT rolling stock on the NSEWL to be fitted with tip-up seats, in addition to the current features of the C151B trains. Another generation of rolling stock, the R151 trains, will be delivered from 2022 to 2026, to replace all 66 first-generation C151 trains which will be retired by 2026, as well as all 19 second-generation C651 and 21 third-generation C751B trains which have been fully phased out. The R151 trains will be

1656-464: The Downtown Line. Both stations are expected to be completed by around mid-2030s. Train services on the North–South Line operates from approximately 5:30   am to around midnight daily. In general, during peak hours, train frequency is 2 to 3 minutes while during non-peak hours the frequency is reduced to 5 minutes throughout the entire route. Each day, the first train begins service at

1725-462: The Government alone. It depends on all of us. If the people and the Government continue to work together, as we have done in the past, we will produce the economic growth and budget surpluses to build, not just a world-class transport system, but also the most attractive Singapore for our children to grow up in the 21st Century. – Then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong , at the official opening of

1794-650: The Government decided to expand the crematorium further. Slated to be completed in 3Q 2019, it will have six service halls, six viewing halls, three waiting halls and 18 cremators. Former Minister of Finance, Minister of Communications, Minister of Education, Minister of National Development & Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Other non-government crematoria and columbarium in Singapore include: Yishun North West CDC Nee Soon GRC Unofficial Yishun ( / ˈ iː ʃ uː n / EE -shoon ), formerly known as Nee Soon ,

1863-512: 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. The modification project was completed on 27 May 2011. The track and platform was initially opened during morning peak hours only, but since December 2011, they also operate during the evening peak hours. In

1932-684: The MRT system's only at-grade station. A branch line to Bishan Depot exists between the Ang Mo Kio and Bishan stations. After Bishan, the line goes underground through the Central Area. The North–South Line runs parallel to the East–West Line at the City Hall and Raffles Place stations, which are also cross-platform interchanges to the East–West Line. The line ends at Marina South Pier station. The line serves 28 mrt stations across 45 kilometres (28 mi) of track, and station codes for

2001-589: The MRT system, attended the ceremony as a special Guest of Honour. Dr Yeo Ning Hong , the Minister For Communications and Information, inaugurated the start of MRT operations and announced it to be the "beginning" of the MRT system. Nine more stations from Novena station to Outram Park station via Raffles Place opened on 12 December that year. The line was extended northward to Yishun station on 20 December 1988 as part of phase 2B and it began independent operations on 4 November 1989 as

2070-531: The North South line, it was formerly named Nee Soon South MRT station, it was renamed to Khatib in January 1987 after Sungei Khatib, a river nearby, and a military base nearby, along with Yishun MRT station which was initially named Nee Soon. Springleaf MRT station is on the Thomson–East Coast MRT line and is located next to the row of 2-storey shophouses along Upper Thomson Road. This station serves

2139-483: The North–South Line consisted of 66 first-generation C151 trains only. The 19 second-generation C651 trains were introduced during the Woodlands extension to complement the existing 66 first-generation C151 trains. The 21 third-generation C751B trains were introduced during the Changi Airport extension to complement the existing 66 first-generation C151 trains and 19 second-generation C651 trains. In 2011,

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2208-513: The North–South Line when the extension to Marina Bay station was opened. The growth of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system demonstrates the Government's commitment to develop a top-rate public transport system for the benefit of our people. Now [the Woodlands residents] too can enjoy the high quality service provided by the MRT... Achieving a world class land transport system takes time. Whether we can do so or not does not depend on

2277-454: The North–South Line. The NSL was built with wooden sleepers , which needed to be replaced when they neared the end of their lifespan of 15 to 25 years. The replacement sleepers, made out of concrete, have a significantly longer lifespan and enable smoother and safer rides. Since 2014, train services on the line have ended earlier for critical maintenance works, with the exception of a break between September 2016 and December 2016. Trains on

2346-642: The Woodlands MRT line, on 10 February 1996. After the Branch line (from the Jurong East to Choa Chu Kang stations) opened in 1990, the Woodlands MRT line was envisioned so as to close the gap between Yishun and Choa Chu Kang stations. Numerous changes were made to the number of stations for the extension mainly to accommodate the 1991 Concept Plan by the Urban Redevelopment Authority , which aimed to make Woodlands

2415-688: The Yishun Industrial Park. It can be reached by Bus service 811 from the Yishun Bus Interchange . There are 10 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, a junior college and an international school. Yishun was a large, single-member constituency starting in Seletar but later hived into Sembawang and along with a dedicated namesake Nee Soon SMC on later years. When the GRC scheme was introduced in 1988 , its population size

2484-516: The Yishun area also include current Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam (which oversees the subregion of Chong Pang ), current Education Minister Ong Ye Kung and Derrick Goh (oversees the North Eastern Yishun now known as Nee Soon Link), and Carrie Tan (oversees the southern subregion of Khatib and Lower Seletar Reservoir ). Outside of politics, a member of parliament and the 8th President of Singapore , Halimah Yacob ,

2553-605: The ageing system had undermined the rail reliability on the line, requiring the NSL to upgrade its signalling system. Since 2019, the North–South Line is fully equipped with Thales SelTrac Communications-based train control moving block signalling system with automatic train control under automatic train operation (ATO) GoA 3. The subsystems consist of automatic train protection to govern train speed, NetTrac MT Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) to track and schedule trains and

2622-435: The conclusion that an all-bus system would be inadequate, as it would have to compete for road space in the land-scarce country. After deciding on a rail-based system, the construction of Phase I of the MRT system, which will be the North–South Line, was given priority as the line passes through areas having a higher demand for public transport, such as the densely populated housing estates of Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio and

2691-578: The construction of the Integrated Transport Hub where it was being built at the old site of the Yishun Bus Interchange. On 8 September 2019, the newly constructed air-conditioned Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) officially opened its doors facilitating the integration of Yishun Bus Interchange, Northpoint City, North Park Residences, Nee Soon Central Community Club and Yishun MRT station. Yishun MRT station (NS13)

2760-628: The drop of ridership. The North–South line forms an incomplete loop from Jurong East in the West Region of Singapore, north to Woodlands and Sembawang , and south to the Central Area . It is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and is predominantly double-tracked, but certain short sections at the Woodlands , Yishun and Ang Mo Kio stations widen to three tracks, and four tracks at Jurong East station . The line begins above ground at Jurong East station from where it continues north on

2829-491: The evening of 28 March 2017. Train services were paused for ten minutes as the old signalling system was being changed to the new system. From 16 April 2017, the new system commenced full-day testing on Sundays for two months. The new C151B rolling stock were first introduced to the line on these testing days. Since 28 May 2017, the new signalling system has been operating full-day on the North–South Line. The old signalling system then ceased operations on 2 January 2019. When

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2898-553: The first rolling stock on the North–South Line to be manufactured by Bombardier Transportation (Bought by Alstom in 2021), which has also supplied trains for the Downtown Line . Initially, the North–South line used a semi-automatic signalling system consisting of the Westinghouse fixed block signalling system with automatic train control under automatic train operation Grades of Automation (GoA) 2. However,

2967-406: The first section from Yio Chu Kang station to Toa Payoh station beginning service on 7 November 1987, followed by an extension southwards to Raffles Place station on 12 December the same year and northwards to Yishun station on 20 December 1988. After the southern extension to Marina Bay station opened on 4 November 1989, the North–South Line was formed and split from the East–West Line . In

3036-438: The following timings: Extra downroute trips were added to start from Newton, Bishan or Kranji. Kranji is the best example because of the huge number of workers from Malaysia to Singapore. From 11pm onwards, selected trains from Jurong East station will terminate at either Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh or Yew Tee stations Selected trains departing from Marina South Pier station will also terminate at Kranji, Yishun or Ang Mo Kio station in

3105-467: The fourth-generation C151A trains were introduced, increasing the passenger capacity of both the North–South and East–West lines by 15%. The C151A trains were the first successful joint venture between Kawasaki Heavy Industries and CSR Qingdao Sifang in the international market. As part of efforts to further increase passenger capacity on the line, newer C151B and C151C trains were subsequently delivered in 2017 and 2018 respectively. The introduction of

3174-570: The high installation costs. Nevertheless, the LTA reversed its decision and made plans to install half-height platform screen doors on elevated stations on 25 January 2008. The first platform screen doors by ST Electronics were installed at Pasir Ris, Jurong East and Yishun stations in 2009 as trial runs. Subsequently, installation began in May 2011 at Ang Mo Kio station . On 14 March 2012, platform screen doors became operational at all elevated stations on

3243-463: The late evenings. There are no express services. Train services on the North–South Line are also subjected to maintenance and renewal works, usually on selected Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Shuttle bus services may be provided throughout the duration of the early closures and late openings for affected commuters. Operations of the North–South Line are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic , leading to

3312-465: The line are being planned and are set to be opened in the 2030s. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) originated from a forecast in 1967 by the planners of the State and City Planning Project, which stated the need for a rail-based urban transport system in Singapore by 1992. Following a debate on whether a bus-only system would be more cost-effective, then-Minister for Communications Ong Teng Cheong came to

3381-550: The line are red, corresponding to the line's colour on the system map. 11 stations, from Braddell to Marina South Pier are underground, with the rest being ground-level or elevated. With the exception of Bishan, Braddell and Canberra stations, the other stations have island platforms. Legend List Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains on the North–South Line operate in a six-car formation, based out of Bishan Depot and Ulu Pandan Depot , which provide train maintenance, inspection and overhaul facilities. This rolling stock

3450-401: The line between Sembawang and Yishun . The station cost S$ 90 million to build, and is meant to serve upcoming developments at the vicinity. Canberra station opened on 2 November 2019. On 3 March 2003, a 23-year-old man lost control of his vehicle along Lentor Avenue, crashed through the fence, and landed on a stretch of track between Yio Chu Kang and Khatib stations. The incident forced

3519-470: The line follows the route of Canberra Link and Yishun Avenue 2, curving southwards. Between Khatib and Yio Chu Kang stations parallel to Lentor Avenue, the line continues at surface level; this section is the longest distance between any two MRT stations in Singapore. The line continues above ground for the Yio Chu Kang and Ang Mo Kio stations, then it goes back to surface level for Bishan station ,

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3588-493: The line was first opened, full-height platform screen doors supplied by Westinghouse were installed at underground stations. These doors serve to prevent suicides, enable climate control within the station, better security control by restricting access to the tunnels and tracks and for overall passenger safety considerations. The authorities initially rejected calls for platform screen doors to be installed at elevated stations by casting doubts over functionality and concerns about

3657-623: The nearby housing estates of Springleaf, Springside, Thong Soon Green, Meng Suan and the nearby Nee Soon army camp. The tracks between this station and Woodlands South are the longest on the Line. 3 major parks: Small Parks: Yishun Park Connector: Located at the Southern end of the town, the Yishun Stadium was opened on 2 January 1992. In 1993, it played host to the Karate event during

3726-480: The neighbouring Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), other acute hospitals and nursing homes. Currently, the Yishun estate is well served by the Yishun Polyclinic as well as many private medical clinics and dental clinics situated at void decks. In December 2001, the Singapore embassies attack plot was discovered, and had included plans to bomb Yishun MRT station at several points, including the sewers near

3795-533: The new general hospital was named Khoo Teck Puat Hospital after receiving a S$ 125 million donation from the late Mr Khoo's family. Spanning over 3.5 hectares in the Yishun Central Area, the 795-bed general and acute care hospital is managed by Alexandra Health System. Opened in June 2010, KTPH offers a comprehensive range of medical services and specialist care to the community in the north. It overlooks

3864-472: The older rolling stocks and increase passenger capacity. The North–South Line is also the first line to have undergone a major re-signalling project, converting it from semi-automatic to fully automated operations in 2019. Other recent developments of the line include a new extension to Marina South Pier station on 23 November 2014 and a new infill station, Canberra station , on 2 November 2019. Two more infill stations ( Brickland and Sungei Kadut stations) on

3933-491: The original complex. Completed in mid 2004, this complex comprises four service halls, four viewing halls, 12 cremators and one waiting hall, replacing the Mount Vernon Crematorium, which closed down on the same day the new complex opened. The columbarium was also expanded to include remains displaced from the closure of Mount Vernon Crematorium as well. To meet the growing demand of the island's population,

4002-481: The passenger capacity of the station from 1,250 to 2,020. A new air-conditioned platform to serve southbound trains then to Marina Bay was constructed and opened for service on 27 July 2008, connected to Junction 8 via Exit E. The station was expanded to handle increased passenger traffic when the CCL station opens. As the original platform, now serving northbound trains to Jurong East, remained in service, upgrading works for

4071-472: The platform (Platform A) was hindered and took about a year to complete. While the re-tiling of the platform was done during the day, the Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) were installed in sections through the night. An air-conditioning system was also installed as part of the upgrade. Upgrading works for the platform were fully completed on 23 May 2009. Under the Land Transport Master Plan 2008,

4140-517: The power fault. The incident led to a replacement of 150km of power cables for the Tuas West Extension and two SMRT staff being suspended. On 27 October 2023, trains skipped Novena MRT station for about 2 hours during the evening travel peak, after an air-conditioning unit filled the underground station with smoke. Free bus bridging services were provided between Newton MRT station and Toa Payoh MRT station , and ended shortly after

4209-400: The same day, followed by Newton and Ang Mo Kio at around 2   pm the following day. Although no injuries or casualties were reported, SMRT fired a total of eight employees from the maintenance crew, and incurred a S$ 2 million fine, following the incident. On 14 October 2020, train services from Jurong East to Woodlands stations were disrupted for more than three and a half hours, owing to

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4278-407: The same time on 19 November 1992) and Sungei Kadut station was then omitted. Sungei Kadut will be built later if the town's population justifies the necessity for the station. During the construction, a total of 19 new trains were purchased for almost S$ 259 million for the new MRT line, designed by German company Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, to complement the 66 first-generation C151 trains. There

4347-533: The scenic Yishun Pond. Yishun Polyclinic was located at 30 Yishun Central beside Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and is managed by National Healthcare Group Polyclinic (NHGP). It moved to a new location opposite Nee Soon East Community Club in 2018. The new Yishun Community Hospital (YCH) with about 428 beds provides sub-acute, rehabilitative, dementia and palliative care for patients. Opened on December 28, 2015, YCH receives post-surgical, post-stroke patients and patients who are recovering from medical illnesses/trauma from

4416-439: The station was reopened at around 7:30pm. On 3 June 2024, around 5.50pm, a lightning strike caused traction power to trip, as well as a small fire breaking out in a power control box next to the train track located about 20 meters from the platform of Kranji MRT station . No injuries were reported. This resulted in train services to be suspended between Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands stations for more than two hours. According to

4485-483: The station. This was brought up in a debate during a session of the parliament, during which new security measures were proposed, especially on the MRT system itself. The old Yishun Bus Interchange was built in 1987 and was closed on 14 March 2015 serving 28 years of service to Singapore residents so as to make way for Northpoint City. The Yishun Temporary Bus Interchange was later opened at a land parcel adjacent to Golden Village Yishun. This interchange operated throughout

4554-460: The worst disruption since SMRT's inception in 1987. On 7 July 2015, train services on the North–South and East–West lines were temporarily disrupted due to massive power trips detected along both lines. A cause of the disruption was due to damaged insulators which caused a failure to properly supply power. For this disruption that brought inconvenience to 413,000 commuters, LTA imposed a 'record' fine of S$ 5.4 million on SMRT. On 7 October 2017,

4623-734: Was a resident of Yishun. Hui Shiu-hung , a veteran Hong Kong actor, was also a resident. North South MRT line The North–South Line ( NSL ) is a high-capacity Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line in Singapore , operated by SMRT Corporation . Coloured red on the Singapore rail map, the line is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and serves 27 stations, 11 of which, between the Bishan and Marina South Pier stations, are underground. It runs from Jurong East station , located in Western Singapore , to Marina South Pier station in

4692-482: Was also a need to level the land covered in thick vegetation in Kadut, Woodlands and Sembawang for the MRT line. With the official opening of the Woodlands extension on 10 February 1996 by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong , the Branch line was incorporated into the North–South Line. The extension was built at a cost of $ 1.2 billion. The NSL platforms of the Bishan station underwent major alterations to increase

4761-558: Was enough to form into Ang Mo Kio and Sembawang GRC , as well as two smaller SMCs. By 2011 , Nee Soon had its dedicated GRC spanning most of Yishun. The entire Yishun was helmed by the current ruling party, People's Action Party (PAP) on its lifetime except on years between 1963 and 1968 where it was helmed by Barisan Sosialis , a party formed from a fraction of former PAP members, and from 1991 to 1997 with ex- Singapore Democratic Party member (now National Solidarity Party ) Cheo Chai Chen . Notable members of parliament that oversees

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