The Bishan and Ulu Pandan MRT depots — SMRT’s two oldest MRT depots — along the North-South, East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) will soon be receiving modernisation and upgrading works to its safety systems of the depot signalling equipment.
Safety
SMRT To Investigate Root Cause of Cracked Rail at Track Crossing Near Promenade Station of Circle Line
Commuters taking the Circle Line (CCL) on Friday (Sep 29) were affected by longer waiting and travelling times due to a 14-hour train service disruption that was caused by a cracked rail track, which affected certain sections of the MRT line, said SMRT.
SBS Transit Enhances Geylang Bahru MRT Station through Initiative for Persons Living with Dementia
If you are commuting through Geylang Bahru MRT station on the Downtown Line (DTL), you might notice murals at distinct areas in the station that features nostalgic traditional childhood games like the Wau Bulan (moon kite) and Gasing (spinning top).
You Can Get a $1,000 Fine for Interfering Train Doors
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.
How Could a Safety Feature Delay Train Services for 60 Minutes?
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.
How Did Faulty Track Point Device Cause 6-Hour Train Service Disruption?
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.
Why Platform Screen Doors Are Important for a Train Network
A woman was pushed into an oncoming subway train at the Times Square station in New York City on Saturday (Jan 15).
The 40-year-old victim was waiting for the southbound R train when she was shoved by a man who fled the scene but admitted himself to the police later on.
The Times Square station is not fitted with safety barriers like platform screen doors, which safeguards commuters from accidents.
Find out why having platform screen doors installed should be one of the top priorities for any train network in the world.
Singapore Banned Chewing Gum Because of the MRT
Singapore is known for its cleanliness and the uncommon laws that govern the city, including the controversial “Chewing Gum Ban”, enacted in January 1992.
However, did you know that the ban to sell and import chewing gum was caused by the opening of the MRT system?
I Dropped Something Onto The MRT Tracks! – What To Do If This Happens To You?
Let’s be aware of both incorrect and correct examples to retrieve personal belongings which have dropped onto the tracks, should it happen to you.
How did a safe MRT system indirectly cause delays?
Last Friday (Mar 19), Southbound trains towards Marina South Pier on the North-South Line (NSL) were delayed during the morning peak hours due to a fault with the platform screen doors at Bishan station. But how does ensuring safety for commuters indirectly cause inconvenience then? Safety Systems on MRT trains Our MRT trains are equipped READ MORE »