Siemens Mobility announced on Aug 19, 2021, the decision to utilise the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system technology for the cross border Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link.
This came after the initial announcement on the nine contracts for core systems & non-core systems awarded by RTS Operations (RTSO) on May 12, 2021.
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line comprising of six MRT stations began passenger service on Saturday (Aug 28).
With Thomson-East Coast Line 2 opening tomorrow on Aug 28, 2021, there are so many of us who are eagerly to get a glimpse of each station’s design and atmosphere!
The six stations on Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) are so uniquely designed, and are accompanied with artistic artwork done by local artists! Check it out!
With Thomson-East Coast Line 2 opening really soon, it is useful to be aware of the many inclusive features available on the network!
These inclusive features can benefit the elderly, commuters with disabilities and families when travelling on the Thomson-East Coast Line.
In conjunction with the Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) opening, Mediacorp’s 8world News invited a trainspotter from SGTrains for a short interview!
Members of the public are given the opportunity to check out Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) through a virtual open house from Aug 23 to 27.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Friday (Aug 13) that the open house will be held virtually due to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) will begin operations on Aug 28, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Wednesday (Jun 30). Comprising six MRT stations, from Springleaf to Caldecott, commuters can enjoy increased connectivity and shorter travelling times with the TEL2 opening.
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) is on track to be opened in the third quarter of 2021! Transport Minister S Iswaran and Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat shared their visit to the TEL2 stations in Facebook posts on Monday (Jun 21).
If you are a frequent commuter on the driverless train network, you might have noticed that even though these trains are fully automatic and *driver* less, there is still an MRT staff on board.
These MRT staff are known as ‘Rovers’. Here’s how they keep you safe and the network smoothly operated!
All three MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will start later and end earlier to facilitate testing in preparation for the second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2). The TEL2 slated for opening in the third quarter this year. Early Closure & Late Opening between Woodlands North and Woodlands South Train service READ MORE »
