As the newest 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) is expected to enter passenger service soon, we asked Spotters earlier this year whether we should include the prefix `1` for the train’s numbering scheme on the website.
To ensure safe and comfortable journeys for train commuters, the Singapore MRT system is equipped with a wide variety of safety systems and features – like train departure prevention when any train or platform door is not proven to be closed and locked.
A train fault near Yishun MRT station on the North-South Line (NSL) caused a lengthy 60-minute train service delay, prompting the operator to advise commuters of additional 25 minutes of travelling time on Wednesday (Feb 22) morning.
Mask-wearing on public transport will no longer be mandatory from Monday (Feb 13), when the country lowers its disease outbreak advisory to the lowest level, from yellow to green.
Commuters travelling on the North-South Line (NSL) on Wednesday (Feb 8) morning were hit by train service delays of up to 25 minutes, due to a faulty track point device near Admiralty MRT station.
Construction works for Elias MRT station under the Punggol Extension of the Cross Island Line (CRL) will begin in the second quarter of this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced in a news release on Monday (Jan 30).
Construction work on Phase 1 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) — Singapore’s eighth and fully-underground MRT line, which spans over 50 kilometres when fully opened — has officially started on Wednesday (Jan 18).
The 24-station Jurong Region Line (JRL) officially started construction works on Friday (Jan 13), with a ground-breaking and viaduct-launching ceremonial event at the future Tengah Town.
Leap into the Prosperous Year of the Rabbit with train operating hours for several lines extended later into the night for Chinese New Year’s Eve on Jan 21, 2023!
Commuters travelling on the East-West Line (EWL) can soon experience shorter waiting times thanks to new turnback tracks after Pasir Ris MRT station, enabling more trains to be deployed during peak hours.
