Cross Island Line Construction: CR08 - CRL Hougang Station [CR112]

Station statistics
Station name - Hougang
Abbreviation - HGN
Station code - CR8

Station dimensions
Length - 239m
Width - 26m
Depth - 45m

Station layout
Tracks - 2
Platforms - 2
Platform layout - Island platforms
Track layout - Regular underground island platform station
Levels - 3 underground levels (B2 - Upper concourse, B3 - Lower concourse & B5 - Platform)

Exits (Total 6, of which 4 are new)

Exit 1 - Existing Exit A (new access point built for entry to CRL station)
Exit 2 - Existing Exit B
Exit 3 - Existing Exit C
Exit 4 - Junction of Hougang Central (Minor) & Hougang Avenue 10
Exit 5 - Along Hougang Avenue 10, blk 831
Exit 6 - Junction of Hougang Central (Major) & Hougang Avenue 4

TBM Facts
Number used - 2
Machine type - Earth pressure balance
Machine diameter - 7.23m
Drives - 1 each (TBM Artemis bores easstbound tunnel & TBM Valkyrie bores westbound tunnel)
Tunneling period - February 2025 to Q1 2026

Source: Contract CR112 Telegram channel

Image from LinkedIn.

Contract statistics
Contract number - CR112
Contract scope - Stations & tunnels to Serangoon North station

Awarded contractor - Samsung C&T

Renders

A view from the lower concourse level towards the southern end of the station. Exit 1 is straight
ahead while the transfer link is to the left.

A view of Exit 1 from the existing bus interchange.