If you happen to travel on the 7th-gen R151 trains that operate on the North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL), you might have noticed a subtle but notable change in how those trains open and close doors at stations.
East-West Line
EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Expo stations to resume a day earlier on Mar 17, 2026
Train services between Tanah Merah and Expo stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will resume a day ahead of schedule on Mar 17.
No EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Expo stations from Mar 14–17, 2026
There will be no train services between Tanah Merah (CG) and Expo (CG1) stations on the East-West Line (EWL), from Mar 14 to 17, 2026, for works to disconnect tracks linking the EWL and Changi Depot (CHD).
Regular EWL train services resume on Dec 8, 2025, track works were completed 1 day ahead of schedule
Regular train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok and Tampines stations, as well as between Tanah Merah and Expo stations, will resume on Dec 8, 2025, as track works were completed one day ahead of schedule.
Explainer: Why commuters must change trains at Paya Lebar during the EWL closure before heading towards Bedok
Commuters travelling on the East-West Line (EWL) during the period of scheduled track works from Nov 29 to Dec 8 might have wondered why they would have to alight and change trains at Paya Lebar station before continuing their EWL journey. Read on to find out why.
MRT Travel Guide – East-West Line closure at Tanah Merah and Simei from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025
There will be no train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as Tanah Merah (CG) and Expo (CG1) stations, from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025, for works to connect a new depot and to commission a new station platform.
SMRT teases upgraded 5th-gen C151B train, returned with proof-of-concept reliability-centred features
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.
40 MRT stations to feature new artworks as LTA expands Art in Transit programme
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Oct 21 that it will be expanding the Art in Transit programme, first started in 1997, as part of commemorating its 30th anniversary, to bring more vibrancy to MRT stations, which enriches the daily journeys of commuters.
No EWL train services between Bedok & Tampines, Tanah Merah & Expo from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025
There will be no train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as Tanah Merah (CG) and Expo (CG1) stations, from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025, for works to connect a new depot and to commission a new station platform.
MRT Travel Guide – F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2025
Planning to use the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to travel during your stay here for the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend from Oct 3 to Oct 5, 2025?