The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Feb 13 the proposals to improve rail network reliability from the Rail Reliability Taskforce, formed in September last year.
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Singapore’s 1st-gen C151 trains have officially retired on Sep 26, 2025, entered passenger service in 1987
After 38 years of serving and moving millions of commuters across the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL), Singapore bids farewell to the 1st-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains on Sep 26, 2025. These trains first entered passenger service on Nov 7, 1987.
Singapore’s 3rd-gen C751B trains have retired on Dec 7, 2024; first entered passenger service in 2000
The 3rd-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B trains, which first entered passenger service on the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) in May 2000, have officially retired from the Singapore railway scene on Dec 7.
Singapore’s 2nd-gen Siemens C651 have retired on Nov 27, 2024; first entered passenger service in 1995
The 2nd-gen Siemens C651 trains, which served the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) since May 1995, have fully retired from passenger service on Wednesday (Nov 27).
7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train debuts passenger service on the North-South Line on May 25, 2024
The new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South, East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) has finally started running on the North-South Line (NSL) on Saturday (May 25) afternoon.
North-South, East-West MRT Lines: Completion of 11-Year Core Systems Renewal Programme
The multi-year programme to renew and upgrade the six core systems on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) – which is Singapore’s most significant rail network improvement effort to date – was officially completed on Wednesday (Oct 25).
Alstom Movia R151: SMRT’s Newest 7th-Gen MRT Train Has Entered Passenger Service on Jun 4, 2023
Commuters travelling on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) can look forward to the new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains entering passenger service progressively from Sunday (Jun 4), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday.
What Happens When New Trains Begin the Dynamic Testing Phase?
Before new trains are allowed to be commissioned, it has to undergo stringent testing and commissioning works, which can take months for engineers to certify the train as fit, safe, performant and ready for passenger service.
SMRT Trains Has Completed Escalator Refurbishment Works at 42 MRT Stations
A total of 231 escalators across 42 stations on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) have completed refurbishment works.
New 7th Generation R151 Trains for the North-South and East-West Lines Spotted During Children’s Day Celebration in China
Alstom’s joint venture, Changchun Bombardier Rail Vehicles Company Ltd. (CBRC), had recently organised a celebration for Children’s Day where children whose parents are working at the factory are invited over to explore and view the trains that CBRC is currently building.