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.
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New Turnback Tracks at Pasir Ris MRT Station To Be Completed in 2024
Commuters travelling on the East-West Line (EWL) can soon experience shorter waiting times thanks to new turnback tracks after Pasir Ris MRT station, enabling more trains to be deployed during peak hours.
SMRT Launches Singapore Rail Discovery Centre at Mandai Depot
In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Singapore’s rail network, the country’s pioneer rail operator SMRT Trains, with the support of the Land Transport Authority (LTA), have launched the Singapore Rail Discovery Centre (SRDC) on Monday (Nov 21).
Thomson-East Coast Line 3 Begins Passenger Service, Increases Connectivity with 11 New MRT Stations
Comprising 11 new MRT stations, the third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) began passenger service on Sunday (Nov 13).
#TEL3OpeningEvent: Be a Train Captain & Try the TEL Train Simulator
Interested in trying out the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Train Simulator during the TEL3 Opening Event on Nov 11, 2022, at the Orchard TEL station? Here’s a quick teaser and a preview of what you can expect on that day!
#TEL3OpeningEvent: Free Travel Across 11 New MRT Stations of Thomson-East Coast Line 3
The public is given the opportunity to explore and check out the third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL3) through the TEL3 Opening Event on Nov 11, 2022.
More Accessible & Inclusive Features on the Thomson-East Coast Line
Commuters travelling on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) can look forward to benefitting and utilising more accessible and inclusive features when the third stage of the line (TEL3) begins passenger service on Nov 13.
SMRT To Revise First Train Timings for the Thomson-East Coast Line
If you are using the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Sundays, do take note – rail operator SMRT Trains will be revising the scheduled timings of the first train departing Woodlands North and Caldecott MRT stations.
3 SMRT Staff Commended by the Police; 2 Station Managers Received Community Partnership Award
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has commended three SMRT Trains staff – presenting the Community Partnership Award to two station managers and the Public Spiritedness Award to an off-duty senior engineer on Tuesday (Oct 11).
11 MRT Stations for Thomson-East Coast Line 3 Opening on Nov 13
The long-awaited third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL3) will begin serving its first passengers on Nov 13, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (Oct 7).