In late October this year, rail operator SMRT announced on social media that it took delivery of its first upgraded 5th-gen C151B train for the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) with new proof-of-concept reliability-centred features.
Opinion
Singapore’s 1st-gen C151 trains have officially retired on Sep 26, 2025, entered passenger service in 1987
After 38 years of serving and moving millions of commuters across the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL), Singapore bids farewell to the 1st-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains on Sep 26, 2025. These trains first entered passenger service on Nov 7, 1987.
Singapore’s 3rd-gen C751B trains have retired on Dec 7, 2024; first entered passenger service in 2000
The 3rd-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B trains, which first entered passenger service on the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) in May 2000, have officially retired from the Singapore railway scene on Dec 7.
Singapore’s 2nd-gen Siemens C651 have retired on Nov 27, 2024; first entered passenger service in 1995
The 2nd-gen Siemens C651 trains, which served the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) since May 1995, have fully retired from passenger service on Wednesday (Nov 27).
LTA calls tender for linking Singapore Rail Test Centre and Tuas Link MRT station
A recent call for tender by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) revealed that a rail viaduct may be constructed to link the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) and Tuas Link MRT station of the East-West Line (EWL) in the near future.
A Trainspotter’s Favourite Moment from NDP 2022
We celebrated Singapore’s 57th birthday on Tuesday (Aug 9), and there were many noteworthy moments during the National Day Parade (NDP), held at The Float @ Marina Bay, which got everybody talking.
Why Platform Screen Doors Are Important for a Train Network
A woman was pushed into an oncoming subway train at the Times Square station in New York City on Saturday (Jan 15).
The 40-year-old victim was waiting for the southbound R train when she was shoved by a man who fled the scene but admitted himself to the police later on.
The Times Square station is not fitted with safety barriers like platform screen doors, which safeguards commuters from accidents.
Find out why having platform screen doors installed should be one of the top priorities for any train network in the world.
Shinjuku Kissa Tetsudo: Immersive Japanese Rail-themed Coffee House – Opened by a Local Train Enthusiast!
Are you a train enthusiast and are interested in checking out unique railway themed-cafes to hang out and enjoy its offerings?
You might be interested in this newly opened cafe which has arrived at — *ding dong!* Somerset, featuring a mesmerising display of moving Japanese train models!
“Thomson-East Coast Line 2 Will Definitely Benefit Me!” – SGTrains Trainspotter on 8world News
In conjunction with the Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) opening, Mediacorp’s 8world News invited a trainspotter from SGTrains for a short interview!
Suggestions for the Jurong Region Line J151 Train
Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) has commissioned a full-scale mock-up of the J151 train with different interior fittings for the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
The mock-up is located at LTA’s Hampshire Road Office, open for viewing for invited guests. LTA has produced surveys for the public to indicate their preferred design options.
The SGTrains team has visited the mock-up and here are our opinions.