Thirty-five MRT stations operated by SMRT Trains will receive heritage-themed, comic-style wall murals, in commemoration of the rail operator’s 35th anniversary this year.
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Spotters by SGTrains – Introduction of Train Spotting for CCL, DTL & TEL
Following our recent update for Spotters by SGTrains where we introduced Train Spotting for the North East Line, we are pleased to release the next feature update today (May 3).
New 3rd Generation MRT Train for the Circle Line Arrives in Singapore
The first new third-generation MRT train for the Circle Line (CCL), the Alstom Metropolis C851E, has arrived in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority said on Friday (Mar 11).
30 MRT Stations To Undergo Toilet Refurbishment Works
The toilets at 30 MRT stations across three MRT lines will be undergoing refurbishment works, as part of a joint effort between the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SMRT to ensure pleasant commuting journeys.
Military Exercise Near Buona Vista MRT Station on Feb 7, 2022
A military exercise conducted by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will take place at The Star Vista in Buona Vista from Monday night (Feb 7) to early Tuesday morning (Feb 8).
Train services for the East-West Line (EWL) and the Circle Line (CCL) at Buona Vista MRT station will not be affected by this exercise.
New Research & Training Centre for Engineers To Be Tunnelling Specialists
We recently had the final tunnel breakthrough for the sixth stage of the Circle Line (CCL6) at Cantonment MRT station, which involved tunnelling just six metres beneath the historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station – equipped with 600 sensors monitoring its structural integrity.
Contrary to that, a stretch of the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL) will involve tunnelling at 70 metres beneath the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), which is roughly the height of a 24-storey housing block, but underground instead!
With the increasing growth in tunnelling projects especially for land transport, there is a demand for more engineers to be specialists of the underground and its infrastructure.
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.
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).
8 Supernatural Stories & Spooky Encounters of Singapore’s Train Network
Singapore, a mix of diverse cultures and religions, has its share of urban legends and myths.
Let’s dive into some of these urban legends and supernatural tales that have plagued the country’s train network since its inception in 1987.
3 MRT Lines To Have New Fare Collection Gates by July 2026
Thales announced on Tuesday (Oct 12) that it had won the contract to modernise and standardise 1,350 fare gates at MRT stations over the next few years.
The North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line and the upcoming Jurong Region Line will see upcoming fare gates supplied by the company.