The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Dec 26, 2025, that there will be no train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT for the entire day on Jan 25.
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SMRT teases upgraded 5th-gen C151B train, returned with proof-of-concept reliability-centred features
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changi Airport Terminal 5 to be served by TEL, CRL; contract awarded for works to modify 3 EWL stations
The upcoming Changi Airport Terminal 5 will be served by the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and the Cross Island Line (CRL) through a new MRT interchange station coded TE32/CR1.
Contract awarded for Changi Airport Skytrain refurbishment works, to be completed in 2030
The Changi Airport Skytrain system will be undergoing refurbishment works as part of a S$3 billion investment by Changi Airport Group (CAG) over the next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub.
3rd-gen Sengkang-Punggol LRT trains enter service on Jul 15, 2025; first two of 25 new C810D vehicles
The first two of 25 new C810D trains for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) have entered passenger service, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SBS Transit announced on Jul 15.
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.