The upcoming Hume MRT station on the Downtown Line (DTL) will be opening for passenger service in the second quarter of 2025, Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat said in an interview with the media on Tuesday (Dec 3).
Travel
MRT Travel Guide – East-West Line closure between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7–10, 2024
There will be no train services connecting Tanah Merah (EW4), Simei (EW3), and Tampines (EW2) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) from Dec 7 to Dec 10 for track works to connect the existing MRT line with the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
Green CBTC algorithms achieve additional 8% energy savings on North-South, East-West lines
In efforts to attain net zero emissions by 2050, signalling system supplier Hitachi Rail and rail operator SMRT announced reaching the ‘Phase 1 Milestone’ for the Green Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) project deployed on the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL).
7 new cars to be added to Changi Airport’s Skytrain fleet; will bring total fleet size to 29 cars by 2029
As part of strengthening Singapore’s position as a global air hub, Changi Airport Group (CAG) on Thursday (Nov 7) announced it will invest S$3 billion over the next six years in Changi Airport Terminals to improve its services and existing infrastructure.
East-West Line: No train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7–10, 2024
There will be no train services between Tanah Merah (EW4), Simei (EW3), and Tampines (EW2) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) from Dec 7 to Dec 10 for track works to connect the existing MRT line with the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
Bukit Panjang LRT to end earlier every Thursday to Sunday from Nov 14, 2024, to Oct 31, 2025
Train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT will end one hour earlier at 10:30pm every Thursday to Sunday, from Nov 14, 2024, to Oct 31, 2025, except on public holidays.
East-West Line to fully resume services on Oct 1, 2024
Train services on the East-West Line (EWL) will fully resume services on Tuesday (Oct 1) from the start of passenger service hours, about a week after a faulty MRT train caused severe damage to the track and trackside equipment.
East-West Line disruption to continue on Sep 30, 2024; Jurong East to Buona Vista section remains closed
Commuters intending to travel between Jurong East (EW24) and Buona Vista (EW21) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will need to seek alternate modes of transport as regular train services will not resume on Monday (Sep 30) following the major train disruption.
Sengkang LRT station platform enhancements begin operations; new stopping positions for LRT trains
From Sunday (Sep 29), residents of Sengkang can look forward to quicker boarding and alighting at Sengkang (STC) station on the Sengkang LRT as platform enhancements for both East and West loops have commenced operations.
East-West Line recovery works progressing well; functional & safety tests scheduled for Sunday
Significant progress has been made in the recovery and replacement of damaged rails and trackside equipment following the major train disruption on the East-West Line (EWL).