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SINGAPORE: Singapore will spend S$60 billion over the next decade to double its rail network, Prime Minister Lee said at his National Day Rally speech on Sunday.
He said this will involve the Downtown Line, Thomson Line and Eastern Region Line.
Mr Lee said he understands the congestion problems commuters face, especially during morning peak periods.
He said the Circle Line has helped improve the situation, and more will be done, including running an extra train during peak hour on the North-East Line by next year.
In addition, more trains will be bought and systems upgraded to cope with expected traffic growth.
Prime Minister Lee said: "The trains will always be packed during peak hours. It happens everywhere. In other cities, in fact, the crowding is even more severe. But we are trying not to get to be as bad as the other cities.
"Please be patient, we can't guarantee that every passenger can get onto the first train every time or even that he can get onto the second train every time. But there will be trains every couple of minutes and if you miss one, the next one will be just a few minutes away."
- CNA/ir
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