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.
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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 to be fined $3 million for East-West Line train service disruption in September 2024
Rail operator SMRT will be fined $3 million for lapses that caused the major six-day East-West Line (EWL) train service disruption in September 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a report released on Jun 3, following the completion of its investigation.
Circle Line train services to end earlier every Sunday to Wednesday, from Jun 15 to Jul 30, 2025
Train services across all MRT stations on the Circle Line (CCL) will end earlier at 11:00pm every Sunday to Wednesday between Jun 15 and Jul 30, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SMRT said in a joint statement on May 22.
LTA hands over first two 3rd-gen Sengkang-Punggol LRT trains, will enter passenger service from Q3 2025
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (May 9) that it has handed over two new 3rd-gen C810D trains for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) to rail operator SBS Transit.
Braddell station: Platform screen door falls onto tracks, caused earlier delays on North-South Line
Train service has resumed between Toa Payoh (NS19) and Bishan (NS17) stations on the North-South Line (NSL) following earlier delays on Wednesday (Apr 16) afternoon.
Singapore’s first-ever MRT train hotel will accept bookings in second half of 2025, located at one-north
A decommissioned MRT train carriage has been repurposed and transformed into a boutique co-living hotel with eight rooms in one-north, the first of its kind in Singapore. Train Pod @ one-north by local start-up Tiny Pod Pte Ltd was officially launched on Friday (Apr 11).
East-West Line: Train service resumes between Queenstown and Boon Lay, track fault repairs were delayed due to lightning risk and adverse weather
Due to a track fault, train services between Queenstown (EW19) and Boon Lay (EW27) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) were delayed on Friday (Apr 4) afternoon.
Singapore Rail Test Centre is now fully operational, allows all-day testing of trains in Singapore
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (Mar 28) that the 50-hectare Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC), located near Tuas Link station on the East-West Line (EWL), has completed construction works and is now fully operational.
LTA seeks public feedback on new Circle Line wayfinding signage ahead of CCL6 opening in 2026
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is seeking the opinion of the public on the upcoming Circle Line (CCL) wayfinding signage in preparation for the opening of CCL stage 6 (CCL6) in 2026. A life-sized mock-up is available for viewing at CCL’s Promenade station from Mar 14-17.