Local telco Singtel announced on Friday (Sep 6) that it has achieved full 5G mobile network coverage throughout Singapore’s MRT network, being the country’s first and only network provider to attain this capability.
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LTA unveils new renders for CR151 train of the Cross Island Line; public invited to vote on interior features
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has unveiled new renders for the upcoming CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 train of the Cross Island Line (CRL) as part of a survey for the public to vote on their preferred design on interior features.
Bishan MRT Depot Will Be Upgraded: Maintenance Efficiencies, Overhaul Capacities To Be Increased
SMRT’s 37-year-old Bishan Depot (BSD) is set to receive upgrades and be rejuvenated to become a model heavy maintenance facility for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), the rail operator announced on Dec 15, 2023.
Singtel Has Begun 5G Mobile Network Coverage on the North East Line
Local telco Singtel announced on May 9, 2022, that all 16 MRT stations on the North East Line (NEL) are now 5G-enabled for its customers.
Sneak Preview of New 7th Generation MRT Trains for North-South & East-West Lines
The new Alstom Movia R151 – the seventh-generation MRT trains for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) – has many new features, as showcased in a Facebook Live by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Friday afternoon (Mar 25).
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.
6 Interesting Examples of Technology Usage on the Train Network
Are you aware of the many different examples of which technology is used on the train network?
The usage of technology is all around us now, from the moment you enter the train station and board the train, to the moment you alight and then exit the station.
Here are six interesting examples of technology usage on the train network, including obscure ones where you might not have noticed during your daily travel!
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.
Choose Your Preferred Interior Design for the Jurong Region Line MRT Train!
The Hyundai Rotem J151 are the first-generation trains for the Jurong Region Line which will be opening in three stages starting from 2027.
Sneak Preview of Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 – Beautifully Designed Stations!
Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung gave us a sneak preview of the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) which will open in the coming months! “Every Station Is Carefully Architectured and Designed, With Unique Features” Caldecott MRT Station Mayflower MRT Station Springleaf MRT Station “Ready To Open in Q3 This Year” In a READ MORE »