Construction works for both Serangoon North MRT station and Tavistock MRT station of the first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL1) will begin in the second quarter of this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Thursday (Jan 13).
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Circle Line 6 – 55 Percent Completed, On Track For Opening In 2026
The tunnelling works for the sixth stage of the Circle Line (CCL6), which connects HarbourFront MRT station and Marina Bay MRT station is completed.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) marked the completion of CCL6 tunnelling works on Wednesday (Jan 12) with a tunnel breakthrough event at Cantonment MRT station.
Standard Tickets for Trains to Phase Out From January 2022
Starting from January 2022, limited use paper tickets, also known as standard tickets, will progressively be discontinued across the train network, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Aug 6, 2021.
Train Services Extended for New Year’s Eve 2021
Have plans to usher in the New Year with family and friends on Dec 31, 2021?
Here’s great news as the operating hours for several train lines have been extended for New Year’s Eve 2021!
Novena MRT Station Crew Praised by Netizens for Exemplary Service
On Monday (Dec 13), the passenger lift between the concourse and platform level at Novena MRT station went out of service, leaving elderly commuters stranded at the train platform.
Upcoming Phases for Cross Island Line May Have 12 New Stations
The next two phases of the Cross Island Line (CRL) could include 12 new stations, with five slated to be interchanges with existing or upcoming train lines.
Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Serangoon MRT Station on Dec 7, 2021
Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, will be conducted at Serangoon MRT station on Dec 7, 2021.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT Trains and SBS Transit announced in a joint news release on Wednesday (Dec 1).
Minimum Top-up Amount for Stored Value Cards Reduced to $2.00
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Aug 6, 2021, the reduction of the minimum cash top-up amount for stored value cards to two dollars.
This came with the announcement on the discontinuation of sales of standard tickets for trains from 2022 onwards.
2 MRT Stations for Upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line 3 To Open at a Later Date
The Thomson-East Coast Line 3 (TEL3) which comprises 13 stations from Mount Pleasant MRT station to Gardens by the Bay MRT station is scheduled to be opening in 2022.
However, two TEL3 stations will not be opened for passenger service until surrounding developments become ready in the future.
4 Bus Services Along Downtown Line To Be Rerouted From Dec 12, 2021
Four bus services that are running parallel to several sections of the Downtown Line (DTL) will be amended and rerouted from Dec 12, 2021.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 22) that with the opening of new train lines like the DTL, bus services have to be amended to “reduce duplication of routes.”
It added that the amendments “ensure prudent use of taxpayer’s monies, while benefiting as many commuters as possible.”