CPE - A snapshot in April 2026

Overview of CPE stations as at April 2026.
Top: CP2 - Elias
Middle: CP3 - Riviera
Bottom: CP4 - Punggol

We're beginning the April snapshots with a recap of the Cross Island Line's Punggol Extension (CPE) where things are beginning to ramp up as tunneling works for the entire length of the phase commence. Station works have also progressed at the three station sites under this phase of the line. Find out more as we cover the brief summary of progress made at each station site.

CPE Project Information Centre - now open!

 

15 February 2024 - A view of the entrance to the CPE PIC prior to the centre's opening.

Earlier this month, the Cross Island Line (CRL) Punggol Extension's (CPE) Project Information Centre (PIC) was officially opened to the public. The PIC is open to the public during weekdays during office hours and is closed on weekends and public holidays. Walk-ins are permitted and no appointment is needed to visit the centre.

CPE - Groundbreaking ceremony

 

This morning, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cross Island Line (CRL) - Punggol Extension (CPE) section. Spanning 7.3km and adding 3 additional stations to the line, the ceremony was officiated by Acting Minister for Transport, Mr. Chee Hong Tat. Also in attendance were grassroots leaders for the various districts in which works will take place - Mr. Teo Chee Hean (Pasir Ris Elias), Ms. Yeo Wan Ling (Punggol East) & Mr. Janil Puthucheary (Punggol Central).

P102 - Analysis of Elias station's location & tunnel alignment

 

Requirements for Wafer Fab industries restrict the line from travelling too close.

We've received some questions on why Elias station must be located at the angle & location that was ultimately chosen. As such, we have done up some visuals and an analysis to help you better understand the factors that play a part in choosing a location for the station.

P102 - Elias MRT town hall

 

Yesterday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with grassroots leaders and joint venture partner CES_SDC & Chip Eng Seng Contractors held a town hall meeting for residents at Elias Community Club to brief residents about the Elias MRT project. The guest of honour for the town hall event was MP for Pasir Ris West, Mr. Teo Chee Hean.

MP Teo Chee Hean delivering his opening address to residents.

P102 - Elias pre-construction

 

27 December 2022

Elias station is the sole remaining station along the Cross Island Line Punggol Extension (CPE) whose contract that has yet to be awarded. We should be able to look forward to the tender award some time this year with construction set to begin within the year as well. The station will be sited on a greenfield site bordered by Pasir Ris Drives 3 & 10 and will feature a station box with a launch and retrieval shaft on either end of the station.

CPE - Pre-qualification begins

Renders of the CPE stations
Source: Zaobao SG

Recently the Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched pre-qualifications for the Cross Island Line Punggol Extension (CPE) - a 7.3km extension from Pasir Ris to Punggol. The extension will add 3 additional stations to the line with all 3 new stations seemingly featuring side platform configurations There will also be 3 civil contracts for the extension as well - P102, P103 & P105. 

CPE: First look at the stations

Footprints & renders of the Cross Island Line Punggol Extension stations.
Source: Zaobao SG

The Chinese daily Zaobao has given us a better understanding of the station layouts and how they will look once 2031 comes around. The station footprints - essentially the outlines - can show where the entrances will be located and how long the stations stretch for. As mentioned in our post yesterday, the station outline for Elias station shows that it will be some distance away from the location of Elias Mall. However, the station will feature numerous subways connecting to entrances located nearer to the residential blocks and amenities in the area. Notably for Riviera, there is also some effort put in to ensure that the new station entrances are located closer to the existing LRT station, minimizing exposure of commuters to the weather elements and allowing for smoother connections.

Edited 12 March 2020 - LTA has updated with the official station footprints. We have updated our post to reflect these.

CPE: Cross Island Line Punggol Extension

Cross Island Line 1 with Punggol Extension
Source: LTA

This morning during a ministerial visit to the worksite for the North-East Line extension, the Land Transport Authority unveiled the Cross Island Line Punggol extension (CPE). The extension stretches for 7.3km from Pasir Ris to Punggol. Intermediate stops are located at Elias (Pasir Ris West) and Riviera (tap out transfer to Punggol LRT east loop).

Soil Investigation: Pasir Ris

A map showing the corridor of the Cross Island Line (CRL).
Source: LTA

Besides serving Punggol, the Cross Island Line (CRL) will also serve Pasir Ris. It is envisaged that Pasir Ris would see up to 3 new MRT stations serving the various neighbourhoods with new rail links. In December 2016 we noted several boreholes around Pasir Ris which are potentially related to the CRL pre-construction works. For the purpose of identifying the districts within Pasir Ris, we will refer to the sections as Elias, Pasir Ris Central and Pasir Ris East.