The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced last Friday (Apr 14) that it has awarded German railway solutions firm Siemens Mobility the contract for the provision of signalling system and platform screen doors system for the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL).
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Spotters by SGTrains – Introduction of Bot Notification
The SGTrains Team is thrilled to launch the new Bot Notification feature, allowing Spotters by SGTrains users to receive notifications on categories they have subscribed to on the bot.
Train Services Extended for Eve of Good Friday 2023
The operating hours for several train lines and bus services will be extended for the eve of Good Friday on Apr 6, 2023.
Spotters by SGTrains – To Prefix ‘1’ or Not to Prefix ‘1’?
As the newest 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) is expected to enter passenger service soon, we asked Spotters earlier this year whether we should include the prefix `1` for the train’s numbering scheme on the website.
You Can Get a $1,000 Fine for Interfering Train Doors
To ensure safe and comfortable journeys for train commuters, the Singapore MRT system is equipped with a wide variety of safety systems and features – like train departure prevention when any train or platform door is not proven to be closed and locked.
How Could a Safety Feature Delay Train Services for 60 Minutes?
A train fault near Yishun MRT station on the North-South Line (NSL) caused a lengthy 60-minute train service delay, prompting the operator to advise commuters of additional 25 minutes of travelling time on Wednesday (Feb 22) morning.
Masks Not Needed on MRT/LRT from Feb 13, 2023
Mask-wearing on public transport will no longer be mandatory from Monday (Feb 13), when the country lowers its disease outbreak advisory to the lowest level, from yellow to green.
How Did Faulty Track Point Device Cause 6-Hour Train Service Disruption?
Commuters travelling on the North-South Line (NSL) on Wednesday (Feb 8) morning were hit by train service delays of up to 25 minutes, due to a faulty track point device near Admiralty MRT station.
Elias MRT Station of the Cross Island Line To Start Construction in Q2 2023
Construction works for Elias MRT station under the Punggol Extension of the Cross Island Line (CRL) will begin in the second quarter of this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced in a news release on Monday (Jan 30).
Cross Island Line To Start Operating From 2030, Construction Work Has Officially Started
Construction work on Phase 1 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) — Singapore’s eighth and fully-underground MRT line, which spans over 50 kilometres when fully opened — has officially started on Wednesday (Jan 18).









