Did you know that the Circle Line station code CC18 is not found on the system map? If you were to travel between CC17 Caldecott and CC19 Botanic Gardens stations on the Circle Line (CCL), the journey will take at least 4 minutes as the train will whizz by the CC18 station – also known READ MORE »
In a Facebook post yesterday (22 June), Transport Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan officiated the start of the decommissioning of the first-generation Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 (KHI) trains which ply the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). A Full Meaningful LifeJust now, I switched off the lights of one 33-year old Kawasaki train at Bishan Depot. READ MORE »
Singapore will move on to phase 2 of reopening today (June 19) and social activities will finally be allowed. For those that have been staying at home for the past 2 months, leaving the house and travelling would seem alien. Fret not, here are some handy tips to help you on your commute. 1. Wearing READ MORE »
Did you know that prior 2012, elevated stations do not have any ventilation fans installed at the platform level? Increased Heat Since Installation of Platform Screen Doors Between August 2009 and June 2012, half-height platform screen doors were retrofitted onto all 36 elevated stations on the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL), enhancing commuters’ READ MORE »
Over the years, Singapore’s train network has evolved from a humble two-line system into a convenient and reliable train network that spans over 260 kilometres across the country.
Do you know what the digits enclosed in the circles mean? These are End-Destination Numbers that are tagged to all terminals on the MRT lines (except Tanah Merah), allowing commuters to recognise the train direction of travel easily. Benefits of End-Destination Numbers Elderly passengers or tourists who are new to the Singapore MRT system can READ MORE »
Did you know that Platform Barriers were initially not present at all Elevated MRT Stations? To enhance commuters’ safety and reduce the incidence of track intrusions, all 36 elevated stations on the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL) are retrofitted with half height Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) between August 2009 and June 2012. Platform READ MORE »
Some of us might be itching to get out of the house, especially since Singapore exits the Circuit Breaker. Maybe to go for a jog/run or to enjoy nature in the park. Woman loses her way during 10km run From Ms Mandy Chan’s Facebook post, she went to do a 10km run in the morning READ MORE »
Safe Distancing stickers will be removed on trains as Singapore exits Circuit Breaker. As more people will be travelling, safe distancing will be challenging. In a Facebook post on 1 June, Transport Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan urged Singaporeans to work from home, stagger time and avoid traditional peak hours. Wearing of mask will still READ MORE »
Trains are still arriving every 2 minutes during peak hours except that the trains are not jam-packed with commuters. “Daily bus and rail ridership have fallen by more than 71% and 75% respectively” says the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in a press release made on 14 April. With the reduced in ridership, plans were then READ MORE »
