Construction works of the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link have crossed another milestone, with around 65 per cent completion for both Singapore and Malaysia sides, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore said on Thursday (Jan 11).
Author: Mark Loh
2023 Year In Review – Singapore Train Network
It has been a decently eventful year for the Singapore train network in 2023.
Safety Systems at SMRT’s Oldest MRT Depots To Receive Modernisation, Upgrading Works
The Bishan and Ulu Pandan MRT depots — SMRT’s two oldest MRT depots — along the North-South, East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) will soon be receiving modernisation and upgrading works to its safety systems of the depot signalling equipment.
LTA To Improve Flow at Sengkang LRT Station with Designated Platforms for East, West Loops
Frequent travellers on the Sengkang LRT can look forward to improved commuter flow at the Sengkang LRT station as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be making enhancements to the station platform for both the East and West loops of the LRT line.
Bishan MRT Depot Will Be Upgraded: Maintenance Efficiencies, Overhaul Capacities To Be Increased
SMRT’s 37-year-old Bishan Depot (BSD) is set to receive upgrades and be rejuvenated to become a model heavy maintenance facility for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), the rail operator announced on Dec 15, 2023.
Train Services Extended for New Year’s Eve 2023
Usher in the New Year with friends and family, as the operating hours for several train lines will be extended past midnight for New Year’s Eve on Dec 31, 2023!
Train Services Extended for Christmas Eve 2023
‘Tis the season to be jolly, as the operating hours for several train lines will be extended past midnight for Christmas Eve on Dec 24, 2023!
West Coast MRT Station of the Cross Island Line To Start Construction in Q1 2024
Construction works for the West Coast MRT station for the second phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL2) are expected to commence in the first quarter of next year, the Land Transport Authority said on Wednesday (Dec 6).
Emergency Exercise To Be Conducted at Woodlands MRT Station on Nov 30, 2023
A public transport emergency preparedness exercise will be conducted at Woodlands MRT station on Thursday (Nov 30), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT said in a joint news release last week.
Train Services Extended on Eve of Deepavali 2023
The operating hours for several train lines and bus services will be extended for the eve of Deepavali on Nov 11, 2023.









