Talk:Eastern Region MRT Line
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[edit] Transfer Stations
The masterplan map, here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Singapore_mrt_lrt_map_future_version4.png shows this line with only two transfer locations which are at the two ends. The line crosses half the island and intersects with four other lines. It seems insane that they would plan this and not include a few transfers to those lines that are being crossed. If indeed the only way to get on this line is to transfer onto it from one of its ends, then it will be a pain to use and an undesirable place to live if you want to be able to get places quickly via the MRT.
I realize this line is still being studied, but the map has some serious dissapointments in it if changes are not made. This article mentions the Eastern Region Line having 12 stations. I only see eight listed on the map.
Would it be possible to get a list of those stations on this article?
Also, how will it be linked to the Thomson Line? Will the trains go straight through or will passengers have to switch trains? I understand that these two lines need to be referred to separately because they are being built as two separate projects, but it would make sense to treat them as one line operationally? Is one an extension of the other or are they really two completely different lines requiring a greater infrastructure cost and usage hassle at Marina Bay?
DaronDierkes (talk) 05:58, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- The "masterplan map" u linked above is not an official map. It is the creation of rail fans on wikipedia. Transfer locations for the line have not yet been announced by the transport planners in Singapore. The same can be said of the station locations, thus non of the station names are being listed on the article as they cannot be reliably sourced. As to how it would be linked to the Thomson MRT Line, your guess is as good as mine. Whether they would operate as 2 different systems or just simply be an "extension" of each other would not be known until more details are released in the future. What we do know for sure now, is that these are officially 2 separate lines and thus the 2 separate articles. :) - oahiyeel talk 06:26, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
