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CCL6 & the way forward.

LTA recently held a Public Engagement on enhanced Circle Line Wayfinding Designs. A few mockups were showcased and the public were allowed to choose options on their preference in the upcoming CCL6's wayfinding design enhancements.

I myself have gone to the Engagement Session and have done the survey. Below, I'll go through one by one on the elements they proposed, and a redesign of the proposed version according to what I believe might have been a better idea. For me, there is no such thing as a wrong idea, but it could be something that the LTA can explore in the future, before CCL6 commences service in 2026.

What's CCL6 and why does it concern me?

In 2026, the Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) expansion will include three additional stations. This development will complete the Circle Line, enabling full loop train services in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions. To enhance connectivity and provide a seamless commuting experience, new features such as improved signage, passenger information displays, and audio announcements are being introduced.

I will showcase my redesigns in different parts, as follows:
• Section 1 : Entrance level
• Section 2 : Concourse
• Section 3 : Platform

Do note that for all my ideas, I'll be going with the Clockwise/Anti-Clockwise Loop naming conventions, Single Caplet without Interchange and 'Towards' being changed to 'via'. Also note that the Train Load Indicator is not confirmed to be implemented, but my designs have made that a consideration as well.

The proposed design follows the same design principles as Thomson East Coast Line (TEL) and other newer lines, mainly:

• Platform Information (Platform A/B)
• Train Service Route (Inner/Outer Loop)
• Station Code for non-loop service trains at terminal stations (eg. CC32)

For my Redesign, I retained the same guidelines, mainly:

• Platform Information (Platform A/B)
• Train Service Route (Clockwise/Anti-Clockwise Loop)
• Station Code for non-loop service trains at terminal stations (eg. CC32)
• Addition of Bold Formats to selected Texts

Touch Point 1 - Digital Panel for Arrival Times

Proposed Design by LTA

My Redesigned Version

The proposed design follows the same design principles as Thomson East Coast Line (TEL) and other newer lines, mainly:

• Black background
• Simplified icons and elements
• Concise descriptions
• Station name abbreviation and caplets instead of a colour band

For my Redesign, I retained the same guidelines, mainly:

• Black background
• Simplified icons and elements
• Concise descriptions
• Station name abbreviation and caplets instead of a colour band
• Blue Background for signages leading to Lift

Touch Point 2 - Wayfinding Signages

Proposed Design by LTA

My Redesigned Version

The proposed design follows the same design principles as Thomson East Coast Line (TEL) and other newer lines, mainly:

• Black background
• Single coloured caplet with station codes for non-loop services
• Indication of train service direction - towards < next interchange station> for loop services

For my Redesign, I retained the same guidelines, mainly:

• Black background
• Single coloured caplet with station codes for non-loop services & interchange stations to save space
• Indication of train service direction - via < next interchange station> for loop services
• UI is matched exactly to the ones found in TEL

Touch Point 3 - Arrival Times of the respective train services

Proposed Design by LTA

My Redesigned Version

Touch Point 4 - Wayfinding Signages - Platform

For the following, LTA has proposed three options, mainly:

Option 1
• Show towards < next interchange station> to indicate direction of train service
• Display interchange colours

Option 2
• Display only Circle Line colour and station code
• No interchange colours

Option 3
• Display only Circle Line colour and station code
• Removed "CCL" Caplet - relying only on the colours, platform ID and towards < next interchange station>
• Only “DTL” caplet to indicate a different line