Residents in the east and along the North-South Corridor will have easier access to the city because to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). The TEL will take commuters from Woodlands South to Orchard in 35 minutes, compared to the current 50-minute bus and MRT travel.

Expect more travel possibilities thanks to eight interchanges that connect to all of the major lines: the EWL, NSL, NEL, CCL, DTL, and CIL (CRL). When fully operational, the line will benefit around 1 million daily commuters and reduce congestion on the East-West and North-South Lines.