If you are commuting through Geylang Bahru MRT station on the Downtown Line (DTL), you might notice murals at distinct areas in the station that features nostalgic traditional childhood games like the Wau Bulan (moon kite) and Gasing (spinning top).
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SMRT Launches Maintenance Engineering Centre at Kim Chuan Depot
Co-developed with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), rail operator SMRT Trains launched the new Maintenance Engineering Centre (MEC) at Kim Chuan Depot (KCD) on Friday (Apr 28).
Train Services Extended on Eve of Labour Day 2023
The operating hours for several train lines and bus services will be extended for the eve of Labour Day on Apr 30, 2023.
Train Services Extended for Eve of Hari Raya Puasa 2023
The operating hours for several train lines and bus services will be extended for the eve of Hari Raya Puasa on Apr 21, 2023.
Siemens Mobility Awarded Cross Island Line Contract for Signalling & Platform Screen Doors Systems
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced last Friday (Apr 14) that it has awarded German railway solutions firm Siemens Mobility the contract for the provision of signalling system and platform screen doors system for the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL).
Spotters by SGTrains – Introduction of Bot Notification
The SGTrains Team is thrilled to launch the new Bot Notification feature, allowing Spotters by SGTrains users to receive notifications on categories they have subscribed to on the bot.
Train Services Extended for Eve of Good Friday 2023
The operating hours for several train lines and bus services will be extended for the eve of Good Friday on Apr 6, 2023.
Spotters by SGTrains – To Prefix ‘1’ or Not to Prefix ‘1’?
As the newest 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) is expected to enter passenger service soon, we asked Spotters earlier this year whether we should include the prefix `1` for the train’s numbering scheme on the website.
You Can Get a $1,000 Fine for Interfering Train Doors
To ensure safe and comfortable journeys for train commuters, the Singapore MRT system is equipped with a wide variety of safety systems and features – like train departure prevention when any train or platform door is not proven to be closed and locked.
Masks Not Needed on MRT/LRT from Feb 13, 2023
Mask-wearing on public transport will no longer be mandatory from Monday (Feb 13), when the country lowers its disease outbreak advisory to the lowest level, from yellow to green.