With the second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) from Springleaf to Caldecott stations set to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2021, we have spotted some details which can be signs that the TEL2 is undergoing its final preparations and is one step closer to be opened! 1. “This train service READ MORE »
On this day 11 years ago, the first and second stage of the Circle Line (CCL) officially commenced for passenger service, with 11 stations from Dhoby Ghaut to Tai Seng. Within these 11 stations, a few of them had award-winning architecture designs which led to international attention at our MRT station architecture. CC2 Bras Basah READ MORE »
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 »
Last Saturday (Apr 10), a local trainspotter spotted the decommissioned refurbished Siemens C651 train EMU 217/218 awaiting to be scrapped at Tuas. This was similar to a previous spotting of a decommissioned C651 train at a Tuas scrapyard last September. However, should the Siemens C651 Refurbishment Project be scrapped? Siemens C651 Mid-Life Refurbishment Project The READ MORE »
Singapore’s rainy seasons usually feature ‘short-duration moderate to heavy thundery showers with frequent lightning’ in the late morning and early afternoon on most days.
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 »
In a Facebook post by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on 2 April 2021, two sets of retrofitted Bukit Panjang Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) have arrived in Singapore from New Jersey, USA! These two LRT vehicles are currently being secured at a work site beside Junction 10 Shopping Mall, awaiting to be hoisted to the READ MORE »
Selected stations on the North East Line (NEL) will close earlier on Fridays and Saturdays; 9, 10 April and 16, 17 April. SBS Transit mentioned that this is to facilitate Intensified Replacement Works for Insulators of the Overhead Catenary System (OCS). Longer Intervals during Closures During the early closures between the section from Serangoon to Punggol READ MORE »
Last Sunday (Mar 28), train services between Punggol and Serangoon stations on the North East Line (NEL) were disrupted due to a power fault at Buangkok station. But how is the North East Line powered differently compared to other MRT lines in Singapore? MRT trains are powered using Electricity All 6 MRT lines in Singapore READ MORE »
Guide dogs are service animals which are trained to lead the blind or visually impaired around obstacles. They are allowed on Singapore’s public transport, with full support given by the Government of Singapore. One such guide dog is even accustomed to our MRT network! Assisting its owner on the MRT In a Facebook post via READ MORE »
