Following a very eventful 2021 for the train network, here are some of the Singapore Rail Developments which we can look forward to in 2022!
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2021 Year In Review – Singapore Train Network
The year 2021 has been an eventful year for Singapore’s train network.
With the opening of six new stations, the network length has expanded from 230.5km to 243.5km – 164 train stations across six MRT and three LRT lines.
Read on to find out more about the rail developments that happened in 2021!
Standard Tickets for Trains to Phase Out From January 2022
Starting from January 2022, limited use paper tickets, also known as standard tickets, will progressively be discontinued across the train network, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Aug 6, 2021.
6 Times When MRT Trains & Stations Were Uniquely Themed in 2021
Throughout the year 2021, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has artistically and uniquely themed several MRT trains and stations.
Check out this gallery of the designs which were exhibited across the train network this year!
TransCom Police Officers: Safeguarding Our Public Transport Network
If you travel on the public transport network regularly, you might have chanced upon a familiar group of uniformed personnel, donning blue uniforms and light grey-coloured berets.
They are officers of the Public Transport Security Command, more commonly known as the TransCom Officers, from the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
Here’s how they keep you safe and our public transport network secure for our daily commuting, and find out how you can contribute!
Why Are Trains Moving Slower After Raffles Place MRT Station on the East-West Line?
Are you travelling between Raffles Place MRT station and City Hall MRT station on the East-West Line (EWL) towards the east?
If so, you might have noticed that your travelling time may have increased by a bit. It is not caused by a train breakdown or a train disruption, don’t worry!
Train Services Extended for New Year’s Eve 2021
Have plans to usher in the New Year with family and friends on Dec 31, 2021?
Here’s great news as the operating hours for several train lines have been extended for New Year’s Eve 2021!
Novena MRT Station Crew Praised by Netizens for Exemplary Service
On Monday (Dec 13), the passenger lift between the concourse and platform level at Novena MRT station went out of service, leaving elderly commuters stranded at the train platform.
Upcoming Phases for Cross Island Line May Have 12 New Stations
The next two phases of the Cross Island Line (CRL) could include 12 new stations, with five slated to be interchanges with existing or upcoming train lines.
Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Serangoon MRT Station on Dec 7, 2021
Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, will be conducted at Serangoon MRT station on Dec 7, 2021.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT Trains and SBS Transit announced in a joint news release on Wednesday (Dec 1).