The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line comprising of six MRT stations began passenger service on Saturday (Aug 28).
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Sneak Peek at Thomson-East Coast Line 2 – Artistic & Unique Station Designs!
With Thomson-East Coast Line 2 opening tomorrow on Aug 28, 2021, there are so many of us who are eagerly to get a glimpse of each station’s design and atmosphere!
The six stations on Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) are so uniquely designed, and are accompanied with artistic artwork done by local artists! Check it out!
Thomson-East Coast Line Stations Are Inclusive, Catering to Passenger’s Needs
With Thomson-East Coast Line 2 opening really soon, it is useful to be aware of the many inclusive features available on the network!
These inclusive features can benefit the elderly, commuters with disabilities and families when travelling on the Thomson-East Coast Line.
“Thomson-East Coast Line 2 Will Definitely Benefit Me!” – SGTrains Trainspotter on 8world News
In conjunction with the Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) opening, Mediacorp’s 8world News invited a trainspotter from SGTrains for a short interview!
Decommissioned Siemens C651 Trains Repurposed for Training with Singapore Police Force
This decommissioned Siemens C651 train will be having a new lease of life and purpose with the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
Built in the early-90s, the SPF will be utilising this 27-year-old train for training purposes.
Suggestions for the Jurong Region Line J151 Train
Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) has commissioned a full-scale mock-up of the J151 train with different interior fittings for the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
The mock-up is located at LTA’s Hampshire Road Office, open for viewing for invited guests. LTA has produced surveys for the public to indicate their preferred design options.
The SGTrains team has visited the mock-up and here are our opinions.
Virtual Open House for Thomson-East Coast Line 2 from Aug 23 to 27
Members of the public are given the opportunity to check out Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) through a virtual open house from Aug 23 to 27.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Friday (Aug 13) that the open house will be held virtually due to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
MRT Trains Were Chartered for the NE Shows of the National Day Parade
Were you part of a lucky group of Primary 5 students who were selected to take an MRT train to catch the National Day Parade (NDP) as part of a National Education (NE) Show?
If you were, there had been a lot of thought and preparation to plan and efficiently ferry many groups of students to the Floating Platform/Padang.
Here’s what goes into it!
Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Was Not Closed – SMRT Debunks Fake Message Being Circulated
In response to a fake message being circulated via WhatsApp, a mobile messaging platform, public transport operator SMRT had to clarify in a Facebook post regarding this issue.
Singapore Banned Chewing Gum Because of the MRT
Singapore is known for its cleanliness and the uncommon laws that govern the city, including the controversial “Chewing Gum Ban”, enacted in January 1992.
However, did you know that the ban to sell and import chewing gum was caused by the opening of the MRT system?