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Sengkang, Punggol gain most if new rail MRT line is built: Experts
They say connectivity in north-east, where there are growing families, is currently limited
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Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary says building new lines are "difficult decisions to make", given the number of existing lines and the current use of underground space.
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Toh Ting Wei
A new MRT line, which is being studied for the rail network, will be particularly crucial for areas around Sengkang and Punggol in the future, transport experts said.
This will be so as the areas develop and young families grow, they added, noting that current transport options are inadequate to meet tomorrow's demand.
