In conjunction with the Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) opening, Mediacorp’s 8world News invited a trainspotter from SGTrains for a short interview!
Author: Mark Loh
Decommissioned Siemens C651 Trains Repurposed for Training with Singapore Police Force
This decommissioned Siemens C651 train will be having a new lease of life and purpose with the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
Built in the early-90s, the SPF will be utilising this 27-year-old train for training purposes.
Virtual Open House for Thomson-East Coast Line 2 from Aug 23 to 27
Members of the public are given the opportunity to check out Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) through a virtual open house from Aug 23 to 27.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Friday (Aug 13) that the open house will be held virtually due to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Was Not Closed – SMRT Debunks Fake Message Being Circulated
In response to a fake message being circulated via WhatsApp, a mobile messaging platform, public transport operator SMRT had to clarify in a Facebook post regarding this issue.
Construction of Ang Mo Kio MRT Station for the Cross Island Line To Begin in Q4 2021
Construction of Ang Mo Kio MRT station for the Cross Island Line will begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, with passenger service projected to begin by 2030, the Land Transport Authority announced on Tuesday (Jul 20).
Choose Your Preferred Interior Design for the Jurong Region Line MRT Train!
The Hyundai Rotem J151 are the first-generation trains for the Jurong Region Line which will be opening in three stages starting from 2027.
I Dropped Something Onto The MRT Tracks! – What To Do If This Happens To You?
Let’s be aware of both incorrect and correct examples to retrieve personal belongings which have dropped onto the tracks, should it happen to you.
NDP 2021 Theme Song Music Video Features the MRT and Other Land Transport Elements Artistically Animated!
The theme for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) is “Together, Our Singapore Spirit”. It is accompanied with the theme song “The Road Ahead” written and composed by Linying and Evan Low, under the direction and supervision of Music Director, Dr. Sydney Tan.
Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 – On Track To Open In Q3 2021
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) is on track to be opened in the third quarter of 2021! Transport Minister S Iswaran and Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat shared their visit to the TEL2 stations in Facebook posts on Monday (Jun 21).
Here’s How ‘Rovers’ on Driverless MRT Trains Keep the Train Network Smoothly Operated!
If you are a frequent commuter on the driverless train network, you might have noticed that even though these trains are fully automatic and *driver* less, there is still an MRT staff on board.
These MRT staff are known as ‘Rovers’. Here’s how they keep you safe and the network smoothly operated!