Opening of Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 5 & Downtown Line Stage 3 Extension

On Saturday, 26 December 2026, the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Stage 5 and Downtown Line Stage 3 Extension (DTL3e) will open for passenger service, with 3 new MRT Stations.

On the Downtown Line, train services will be extended from DT35 Expo to terminate at DT37 Sungei Bedok, via DT36 Xilin.

On the Thomson-East Coast Line, train services will be extended from TE29 Bayshore to terminate at TE31 Sungei Bedok, via TE30 Bedok South.

At Sungei Bedok station, TEL platforms are located on the upper level, while DTL platforms are located on the lower level. Commuters transferring between the two lines will need to change levels.

The opening of both extensions will also bring the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) onto the operational sections of the TEL and DTL, allowing the depot to support train operations on both lines.

Reference:

• Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 5 and Downtown Line 3 Extension to Open for Passenger Service from 26 December 2026 – Land Transport Authority