Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore for the East-West metro line extension – known as the Tuas West extension – worth around €40 million.
The works include the design, supply and installation of a 7.5 km double track on viaduct and aluminium 3rd rail, 4 elevated stations, plus the track in the Tuas depot which consists of 18.5 km of single track, mainly in ballast.
The construction of the trackwork is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Following its completion, Joo Koon station will be connected to Tuas Link station.
The Tuas West extension is set to serve 100,000 passengers a day and reduce travelling time by up to 35 minutes.
Alstom is currently constructing the trackwork for Downtown Line phase 1 & 2, Singapore’s 5th MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) line, including the stabling tracks for the Gali Batu Depot which will provide its maintenance services.
