Oral Reply by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Amy Khor to Parliamentary Question on Installing Seats within Long Underground Tunnels in MRT Stations

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government can install seats within long underground tunnels in MRT stations to provide respite to seniors and vulnerable individuals with mobility challenges.

Reply by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Amy Khor:

1.     MOT agrees with Mr Henry Kwek’s suggestion. We have been installing seats in some longer underground walkways based on commuter feedback, such as at Marine Terrace, Beauty World and Bukit Panjang stations. We plan to extend this to other stations.

2.     For the upcoming Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line, LTA has also planned for seats in longer walkways – both above and underground, to provide better comfort and convenience for commuters.