Did you know that you can now check if your TraceTogether Token is working at checking pods located at various MRT station? The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) introduced self-service token checking pods to allow commuters to check if their TraceTogether Token is working. The pods consists of a SafeEntry Gateway. If your READ MORE »
All three MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will start later and end earlier to facilitate testing in preparation for the second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2). The TEL2 slated for opening in the third quarter this year. Early Closure & Late Opening between Woodlands North and Woodlands South Train service READ MORE »
It has been a week since the restriction and closure of Jewel & Passenger Terminal Buildings at Changi Airport to the general public. Despite that, we believe that more measures can be implemented on the MRT network, in light of the more viral and transmissible COVID-19 variant. [Update – 11 Jun 2021] Safe and Progressive READ MORE »
Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung gave us a sneak preview of the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) which will open in the coming months! “Every Station Is Carefully Architectured and Designed, With Unique Features” Caldecott MRT Station Mayflower MRT Station Springleaf MRT Station “Ready To Open in Q3 This Year” In a READ MORE »
Train service towards Changi Airport MRT station remains available, despite the closure and restriction of Jewel Changi Airport and Terminals 1 & 3 to public access, due to the detection and increase in occurrence of COVID-19 cases. [Update – 11 Jun 2021] Safe and Progressive Reopening of Changi Airport PTBs and Jewel Jewel & Passenger READ MORE »
System Works for the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) project between Singapore and Johor Bahru are progressing well. SMRT announced on Wednesday (May 12) that RTS Link operator, RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), recently awarded nine contracts, totalling around S$320 million. RTS Link To Be Completed by End-2026 The RTS Link has an estimated READ MORE »
Two Jurong Region Line (JRL) MRT stations in the vicinity of Enterprise Road and Jalan Tukang will begin construction works in May 2021, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Wednesday (May 12). $241 Million Contract Awarded for Design & Construction China Harbour (Singapore) Engineering Company Pte. Ltd. has been awarded the civil contract for READ MORE »
Commuters can look forward to receiving real-time information on lift availability at SMRT train stations through the rail operator’s mobile app. This serves as an additional way for commuters to receive official information about lift availability at MRT stations, in addition to the MyTransport.SG mobile app by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Useful Feature for READ MORE »
Marking a key milestone for the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (Apr 30) the handing over of TEL2 stations and operations to rail operator SMRT. The TEL2 is slated to be opened in the third quarter later this year. Major Works for the TEL2 Stations Completed READ MORE »
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) is set to be opened in the third quarter later this year. As such, final preparations are in full swing as more trains are being tested during operational hours between Woodlands South and Caldecott. Our Observations The SGTrains team visited the TEL2 stations earlier this month READ MORE »
