CR112 - Updates on NEL station modifications

28 February 2025 - A view of the NEL station atrium amidst modification works.

As we approach the end of February, works at Hougang's North East Line (NEL) station are beginning to ramp up as it prepares for additional footfall when the Cross Island Line (CRL) connects here. Part of the initial works will see a temporary platform lift being installed to connect the platform and concourse levels. The markings for hoarding along this installation were previously laid out approximately a month ago.

13 January 2025 - Workers marking the outline of hoarding to be installed at platform level.

13 January 2025

29 January 2025 - Outline of the hoarding line to be installed at the lift landing level.

29 January 2025 - A view of the completed hoarding outline at platform level. The box in the
middle will be where the platform lift will be located. The smaller boxes along the perimeter are
where vertical poles to support the hoarding will be installed.

29 January 2025 - The outline of the hoarding in relation to the existing lift shaft.

Recently, notices were placed in several discreet locations around the station to inform commuters of the changes - the lift car at exit B and at the existing lift's shaft. These explain the changes that will be taking place and when they will be effected.

25 February 2025 - A copy of the notice placed inside the lift car at
Exit B.

26 February 2025 - Annex A as seen on the wall of the existing lift's
shaft at platform level.

28 February 2025 - A view of the concourse level plan. The expanded
concourse level slab can be seen.

28 February 2025 - A view of the platform level plan. The dotted line
represents the outline of the concourse slab above.

28 February 2025 - A view of the existing concourse level slab. On the left, one of the five future
escalators to be installed can be seen (Exit A/Bus interchange side).

25 February 2025 - Notices placed discreetly on the existing lift shaft's
wall.

The works are required as a new lift shaft will be built against the back of the existing lift shaft, negating changes to the existing lift landing. The concourse slab within the paid area of the station will also be significantly expanded to cater for additional passengers expected once the station begins offering transfer connections between the NEL & CRL. Based on the notices, work on the installation of the hoarding will begin in end-February and last till around May, when the platform lift can be expected to be commissioned. Before we close off, here are some pictures to recall how the station used to look and its appearance these days.

15 January 2024 - A view of the station from the southern end (Exit A), prior to the removal of
the cladding along the sides of the atrium. An additional escalator will be installed here, replacing
the left-most section of the stairs.

29 January 2025 - A view of the station from the middle towards the north (Exits B & C), after
removal of the cladding along the atrium.

15 January 2024 - A view of the lift shaft from the northern end of the platform (Exits B & C),
before removal of the cladding around the atrium.

28 February 2025 - A view of the lift shaft from the northern end of the platform (Exits B & C),
after the removal of the cladding around the atrium.

6 February 2025 - A view northwards of the lift shaft (from Exit A),
after the removal of the atrium cladding. Workers were conducting
instrumentation readings.

In short, the changes to Hougang station had commenced with the removal of the cladding within the station last May. Additional works are in the pipeline and will commence at the end of the month, bringing further changes to the NEL station as we know.

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