The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users, especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season, once completed by the end of 2026.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said the project would also help reduce the travelling time between the east and west coasts of the peninsula from more than seven hours to around four hours.

“...this project will help the people in the region...