Public Transportation gets even more convenient with the opening of the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2.

Trains along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) are set to arrive at stations every five minutes during peak hours and every nine minutes off-peak, after the opening of the second stage of the line on Saturday (Aug 28).

The new six-station stretch, named TEL2, connects Springleaf, Lentor, Mayflower, Bright Hill, Upper Thomson and Caldecott stations. Three other stations – Woodlands North, Woodlands and Woodlands South – opened in January last year.

Transport Minister S. Iswaran acknowledged the inconvenience to people in the area during construction, and was grateful for their patience.
He added: “TEL2 adds to the reliability and resilience of our overall public transport system. I hope all Singaporeans will benefit and enjoy the convenience that our public transport brings to them.”
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, the event’s guest of honour, said the TEL2 may well become a “makan corridor”- referencing the eateries near the stations.
Mr Chong Kwek Bin, head of advocacy, communication, employment and training at the association, said many of its beneficiaries who live in Yishun and Woodlands would benefit from the direct connection provided by the TEL.
“Although it’s quite doable to change MRT lines, it’s still more challenging than a direct line,” he added.


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