The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Thursday (Jan 25) are urging people with the O blood group to come forward and donate blood as stocks of that type are running critically low.
North East Line
LTA Has Opened Enhanced Transfer Linkway at Outram Park MRT Station
A new and enhanced transfer linkway at Outram Park MRT station that connects the East-West Line (EWL) and North East Line (NEL) was opened on Sunday (May 29).
Singtel Has Begun 5G Mobile Network Coverage on the North East Line
Local telco Singtel announced on May 9, 2022, that all 16 MRT stations on the North East Line (NEL) are now 5G-enabled for its customers.
SBS Transit and ITE Launch Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering
The Work-Study Diploma in Land Transport Engineering is a newly launched programme offered by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in collaboration with public transport operator SBS Transit.
First Upgraded Train for North East Line To Enter Passenger Service From Feb 28
The first newly upgraded first-generation MRT train for the North East Line, the Alstom Metropolis C751A, will be entering passenger service from Monday (Feb 28).
This is the first of 25 trains for the NEL which have completed its scheduled mid-life upgrade.
Spotters by SGTrains – Introduction of Train Spotting for North East Line
The SGTrains Team are constantly ideating and evaluating possibilities for Spotters by SGTrains, and today (Feb 26) we are pleased to announce a new feature for the system.
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).
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.
6 Interesting Examples of Technology Usage on the Train Network
Are you aware of the many different examples of which technology is used on the train network?
The usage of technology is all around us now, from the moment you enter the train station and board the train, to the moment you alight and then exit the station.
Here are six interesting examples of technology usage on the train network, including obscure ones where you might not have noticed during your daily travel!
Here’s How ‘Rovers’ on Driverless MRT Trains Keep the Train Network Smoothly Operated!
If you are a frequent commuter on the driverless train network, you might have noticed that even though these trains are fully automatic and *driver* less, there is still an MRT staff on board.
These MRT staff are known as ‘Rovers’. Here’s how they keep you safe and the network smoothly operated!