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 »
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‘May I Have a Seat Please?’ Initiative Beneficial for Commuters With Invisible Medical Conditions
The ‘May I have a seat, please?’ initiative began as a pilot programme by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) through the Caring SG Commuters national movement in October 2019, to alert commuters about fellow passengers with invisible medical conditions who may require a seat while on public transport. LTA Encouraged by Positive Feedback Starting from READ MORE »
LTA Completes Rigorous Testing of Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2; Hands Over Stations to SMRT
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 »
Removal of tracks to Marina Bay Temporary Maintenance Facility
SMRT announced on 15 Apr 2021 that works will be carried out for the removal of tracks leading to a decommissioned temporary maintenance facility. As such, a single platform operation will then be implemented for trains operating at Marina Bay station on the Circle Line (CCL). Maintenance Facility for the DTL, but on the CCL? READ MORE »
Arrival of New 3rd Generation Trains for North East Line
In a Facebook post by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on 4 April 2021, the new third-generation trains for the North East Line (NEL) have arrived in Singapore! This is the first set of six trains which would be delivered to train operator SBS Transit. Alstom Metropolis C851E (NEL) Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded Alstom READ MORE »
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Groundbreaking for Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link
Construction for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) linking Singapore and Johor Bahru (Malaysia) officially began following a groundbreaking ceremony held at Woodlands North in Singapore on Jan 22. Present during the event was Transport Minister Mr. Ong Ye Kung. About the RTS The RTS is 4km long connecting Woodlands North (Singapore) and Bukit Chagar (Johor READ MORE »
Changes to Thomson-East Coast Line Operating Hours from January to April 2021
Early Closure and Late Opening arrangements for the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will be extended till 30 April 2021 for additional testing hours for the system integration with Stage 2 of the line. Additionally, the second stage of the Thomson East Coast-Line (TEL2) was originally scheduled to open by the end of 2020. However, due READ MORE »
Train & Bus Service Extension on New Year’s Eve (31 Dec 2020)
Selected train and bus services will be extended on the night of 31 December 2020 (Thursday) for New Year’s Eve. Do take note of the extended service hours and plan your journeys if you are travelling late on the night of 31 December 2020.
Bukit Panjang LRT closed on Sundays in October 2020
As part of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) renewal programme, the current signalling system for the BPLRT will be upgraded. To facilitate testing works of the new signalling system, there will be no BPLRT train services on all Sundays in October 2020. Affected Dates 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2020 A shuttle bus service will READ MORE »
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Extended Engineering Hours on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT from July to September 2020
There will be extended engineering hours on the Sengkang–Punggol LRT from 26 July to 6 September 2020 with changes to service on selected days. Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT Why is the extended engineering hours needed? In a Facebook post by LTA, works such as maintenance and reinforcement works for infrastructure parts and hacking works alongside READ MORE »