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.
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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).
Minimum Top-up Amount for Stored Value Cards Reduced to $2.00
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Aug 6, 2021, the reduction of the minimum cash top-up amount for stored value cards to two dollars.
This came with the announcement on the discontinuation of sales of standard tickets for trains from 2022 onwards.
2 MRT Stations for Upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line 3 To Open at a Later Date
The Thomson-East Coast Line 3 (TEL3) which comprises 13 stations from Mount Pleasant MRT station to Gardens by the Bay MRT station is scheduled to be opening in 2022.
However, two TEL3 stations will not be opened for passenger service until surrounding developments become ready in the future.
4 Bus Services Along Downtown Line To Be Rerouted From Dec 12, 2021
Four bus services that are running parallel to several sections of the Downtown Line (DTL) will be amended and rerouted from Dec 12, 2021.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 22) that with the opening of new train lines like the DTL, bus services have to be amended to “reduce duplication of routes.”
It added that the amendments “ensure prudent use of taxpayer’s monies, while benefiting as many commuters as possible.”
Downtown Line To Use New Rail Financing Framework Version 2 From 2022
The Downtown Line (DTL) will transit to version two of the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF) from Jan 1, 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday (Nov 11).
This comes after a financial sustainability review conducted by both the LTA and transport operator SBS Transit (SBST).
The DTL has been using the first version of the NRFF since 2011, while the majority of other train lines used the updated framework between 2016 and 2018 onwards.
Construction of Aviation Park MRT Station for the Cross Island Line To Start in Q1 2022
The construction works for Aviation Park MRT station will begin in the first quarter of 2022, with passenger service projected to commence in 2030, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced in a press release on Monday (Nov 8).
How To Get 50 Cents Discount When Taking the Train in the Morning?
Commuters can take advantage of the Morning Pre-Peak Fares scheme, first introduced by the Public Transport Council (PTC) in 2017, to save up to 50 cents on their fares by tapping in at any MRT or LRT station on the train network before the morning peak hours.
8 Supernatural Stories & Spooky Encounters of Singapore’s Train Network
Singapore, a mix of diverse cultures and religions, has its share of urban legends and myths.
Let’s dive into some of these urban legends and supernatural tales that have plagued the country’s train network since its inception in 1987.