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September 17, 2025
Macau Light Rail East Line: Latest progress update

The Macau Light Rail East Line is a strategic infrastructure project designed to enhance connectivity between the Macau Peninsula and Taipa. The project is progressing steadily, with key milestones already achieved.

Construction Progress

Civil Works Initiation: Construction officially commenced in Q3 2023. The line is divided into northern and southern segments, comprising:

- 6 underground stations

- Shield tunnels

- Cut-and-cover tunnels

- Elevated bridge structures

Completion Status: As of now, approximately 41% of the total works have been completed, with several milestones ahead of schedule.

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs):

Northern segment TBM launched on May 7

Southern segment TBM launched on May 28

Station Adjustment: ES1 Station has been shifted approximately 80 meters westward toward the Gongbei Port to improve intermodal connectivity, following approval for use of a V-shaped site.

Timeline for Operation

- Civil Works Completion: Expected by Q1 2028

- Operational Readiness: Targeted for the second half of 2029

The East Line spans approximately 7.7 km and includes six underground stations, with the cross-sea connection via a 12.1-meter diameter shield tunnel.

The total development cost for the Macau Light Rail East Line is MOP 9.28 billion (approximately US$1.16 billion). This figure is based on two separate construction tenders for the northern and southern sections of the line.

Total project cost: MOP 9.28 billion

Cost breakdown:

The total cost is divided between two separate construction tenders:

Northern section: MOP 4.47 billion

Southern section: MOP 4.81 billion

(Reported by Building.hk)

(Macau Light Rail)