Over the years, Singapore’s train network has evolved from a humble two-line system into a convenient and reliable train network that spans over 260 kilometres across the country.
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Fun Fact Friday: End-Destination Numbers
Do you know what the digits enclosed in the circles mean? These are End-Destination Numbers that are tagged to all terminals on the MRT lines (except Tanah Merah), allowing commuters to recognise the train direction of travel easily. Benefits of End-Destination Numbers Elderly passengers or tourists who are new to the Singapore MRT system can READ MORE »
Fun Fact Friday: Retrofitted Platform Barriers at Elevated Stations
Did you know that Platform Barriers were initially not present at all Elevated MRT Stations? To enhance commuters’ safety and reduce the incidence of track intrusions, all 36 elevated stations on the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL) are retrofitted with half height Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) between August 2009 and June 2012. Platform READ MORE »
Fun Fact Friday: Jurong East “A” or “D”?
What do “A” and “D” represent on the train arrival screens for trains travelling towards Jurong East on the North-South Line? These letters represent the platform, which the train would be berthing at, upon arrival at Jurong East interchange. Several trains during the peak hours would typically alternate between berthing at Platform A or Platforms READ MORE »
6 Little Things You May Not Have Noticed in the MRT Network
There are small little details that are implemented on the train network, which although minute, can be something that would be missed out by an average commuter. Here are 6 little things that you might have not noticed while travelling in the MRT network! 1) Potong Pasir: You Are Always In Transit Standing at a READ MORE »
An anime opening about Singapore Trains?
You may have recently seen a post about someone combining and syncing clips of the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL) to the opening music of Girls und Panzer.
10 Facts You Might Not Know About Singapore’s MRT
Singaporeans probably don’t know much about our MRT, despite 2015 statistics reflecting an average of 2,762,000 trips made daily across the MRT network. Travelling on the MRT during peak hour is often uncomfortable and can get frustrating when delays happen. Putting all the hate for our MRT aside and turning to the lighter side of READ MORE »