While an unopened station along DTL is still officially slated to be completed in 2025, some have flagged the possibility that it could be up and running much earlier. In a recent newsletter for residents of the Hume area in Bukit Timah, incumbent Choa Chu Kang GRC MP Low Yen Ling revealed that construction of the Hume MRT station could start in the fourth quarter of this year. Going by this timeline, the station could potentially be completed before 2025. LTA confirmed that works are slated to start in the fourth quarter of the year. However, a spokesman told ST that due to the Covid-19 situation, the actual commencement date would be subject to approval by various authorities and agencies. The works include the installation of electrical and mechanical services, and architectural works. Critical works such as electrical works, touch voltage protection and the installation of platform screen doors will be carried out adjacent to operational train tracks. Said the spokesman: “As announced last year, the targeted completion for Hume station is in 2025,” said LTA.... Continue Reading