First tunnel on second MRT line completed


The TBM emerges to mark the successful completion of underground work on the first tunnel drive for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line. — P. NATHAN/ The Star

THE first tunnel drive for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line was successfully completed despite difficult geological conditions, marking a significant milestone in construction.

The 1.9km tunnel between Bandar Malaysia North MRT Station and Chan Sow Lin MRT Station which took 11 months, was excavated with the same Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) used for the first successful tunnel drive in the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line in January 2014.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Metro News

Malaysia urged to adopt ready-to-go flood response
Selangor implements innovative green strategies
Tribunal orders refund for cancelled car-wrap
RM6mil payout for encroachment
Contractor ordered to remove construction debris from domestic bin
Setapak folk oppose event hall next to school
Year of ups and downs
Strengthening ties through music
Penang children shine in China singing contest
School treats children to gifts, concert

Others Also Read