The Changi Airport Skytrain system will be undergoing refurbishment works as part of a S$3 billion investment by Changi Airport Group (CAG) over the next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub.
3rd-gen Sengkang-Punggol LRT trains enter service on Jul 15, 2025; first two of 25 new C810D vehicles
The first two of 25 new C810D trains for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) have entered passenger service, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SBS Transit announced on Jul 15.
LTA seeking solutions to equip Bukit Panjang LRT with condition monitoring and detection systems
To improve the overall rail reliability of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is calling for solutions to enhance the existing maintenance regime through the implementation of condition monitoring and detection systems.
Cross Island Line Phase 2 officially begins construction; 6 new stations to be completed by 2032
Construction work for six new stations under Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) has officially begun and is targeted to be completed by 2032, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Jul 7.
Teen, 17, to be charged for allegedly trespassing onto MRT tracks between Tanah Merah and Simei stations
A 17-year-old boy will be charged on Jul 3 for allegedly trespassing onto MRT tracks between Tanah Merah and Simei stations on the East-West Line.
1st new train for Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link unveiled, will be tested at Singapore Rail Test Centre
The first of eight trains for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has arrived in Singapore and was unveiled at a commemorative event at the recently opened Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) in Tuas on Jun 30.
SMRT’s 1st-gen C151 trains to be fully retired by September 2025; 3 new R151 trains roll out monthly
The fleet of Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains serving the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) will be fully decommissioned and retired from passenger service by September 2025.
New 3rd-gen Sengkang-Punggol LRT train undergoes daytime tests, will enter passenger service in Q3 2025
The upcoming 3rd-gen Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) train has begun daytime testing recently, indicating a progression in its dynamic testing and commissioning phase as it works towards entry into passenger service in the third quarter of 2025.
More SMRT trains observed using new 4-language ‘Please mind the platform gap’ announcement
If you have frequently been taking the MRT, specifically travelling on SMRT-run North-South, East-West, and Circle lines, you might have noticed a change to the in-train announcements when approaching stations on arrival.
SMRT says trespass on MRT tracks under police investigation; video circulating on social media
Rail operator SMRT has filed a police report following a viral video on social media showing footage filmed on MRT tracks between Simei and Tanah Merah stations.