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.
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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.
BPLRT now using new CBTC signalling system since Nov 8, 2025; all 19 new 3rd-gen C801B trains running
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Nov 16 that “significant progress” has been made, including a major milestone reached, on renewal works of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT), which began in 2018.
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.
Free NEL, LRT train rides in northeast S’pore during morning off-peak hours from Dec 27, 2025
Commuters in northeast Singapore can look forward to free travel during the morning off-peak hours on the North East Line (NEL) and Sengkang-Punggol (LRT) from Dec 27, 2025.
Singapore’s 1st-gen BPLRT trains have officially retired on Oct 17, 2025, first entered service in 1999
After 26 years of serving Bukit Panjang residents, the 1st-gen Bukit Panjang LRT trains have officially retired from passenger service on Oct 17, 2025. These light rail vehicles first started running when the line opened in November 1999.
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?
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.
1st new J151 train for Jurong Region Line arrives in Singapore, slated for passenger service from 2027
The first of 62 new MRT trains for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) has arrived in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sep 25.









