Take the NTU express in 2029

With MRT station stops in the mini city of NTU, students of the future can hop from train to class

by Lester Hio / Illustration and animation by Vivian Lim

Construction of the two stations on campus, tentatively named Nanyang Gateway and Nanyang Crescent, will start later this year. When up and running in 2029 (current students, do come back for further studies and alumni events!), the new stations will connect NTU to the MRT network via the new Jurong Region Line, a fully-elevated railway. A third station opposite the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information completes the line, but its construction date has not been released.

ONE BUS RIDE LESS, 35-MIN SHORTER JOURNEY

“It takes me around two hours to get to class by bus, MRT, and then Bus 179. The new line would cut one bus ride and shave about 35 minutes off my travel time. Those who have classes in the North Spine and some hall residents won’t have to walk or wait for the bus as much and will probably get around much faster. People visiting NTU for open houses or to have meals with their NTU friends will also like the direct connection.”

– Heather Ho, third-year communication student who commutes daily to NTU from Pasir Ris

TRAVEL TIME SAVINGS

This story was published in the Aug-Sep 2021 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.