In late October this year, rail operator SMRT announced on social media that it took delivery of its first upgraded 5th-gen C151B train for the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) with new proof-of-concept reliability-centred features.
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BPLRT now using new CBTC signalling system since Nov 8, 2025; all 19 new 3rd-gen C801B trains running
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Nov 16 that “significant progress” has been made, including a major milestone reached, on renewal works of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT), which began in 2018.
Singapore’s 1st-gen BPLRT trains have officially retired on Oct 17, 2025, first entered service in 1999
After 26 years of serving Bukit Panjang residents, the 1st-gen Bukit Panjang LRT trains have officially retired from passenger service on Oct 17, 2025. These light rail vehicles first started running when the line opened in November 1999.
No EWL train services between Bedok & Tampines, Tanah Merah & Expo from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025
There will be no train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as Tanah Merah (CG) and Expo (CG1) stations, from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025, for works to connect a new depot and to commission a new station platform.
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.
Circle Line to end earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, start later on weekends, from Sep 5 to Dec 28, 2025
Train service across all stations on the Circle Line (CCL) will end earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, and start later on Saturdays and Sundays from Sep 5 to Dec 28, 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SMRT said in a joint statement.
Bukit Panjang LRT will not run on 2 Sundays for system tests; more new 3rd-gen C801B trains running
The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) will have two full-day closures on Sundays in August and September 2025 for further rigorous and comprehensive testing of the new signalling system to ensure proper integration with new and upgraded LRT trains.
SMRT takes action after train departed with 1 opened door on Thomson-East Coast Line in December 2024
An MRT train on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) departed Gardens by the Bay station with one of its doors open during passenger service on Dec 17, 2024, which investigators later found that procedures for handling a fault were not adhered to.
LTA seeking solutions to equip Bukit Panjang LRT with condition monitoring and detection systems
To improve the overall rail reliability of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is calling for solutions to enhance the existing maintenance regime through the implementation of condition monitoring and detection systems.
Teen, 17, to be charged for allegedly trespassing onto MRT tracks between Tanah Merah and Simei stations
A 17-year-old boy will be charged on Jul 3 for allegedly trespassing onto MRT tracks between Tanah Merah and Simei stations on the East-West Line.