Commuters travelling on the North East Line (NEL) can look forward to the new 3rd-gen Alstom Metropolis C851E trains entering passenger service progressively from Friday (Jul 28) onwards, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday.
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Alstom Movia R151: SMRT’s Newest 7th-Gen MRT Train Has Entered Passenger Service on Jun 4, 2023
Commuters travelling on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) can look forward to the new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains entering passenger service progressively from Sunday (Jun 4), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday.
Sengkang-Punggol LRT To Receive Additional 8 New Two-Car Trains, Brings Total To 25 New LRT Trains
Residents of Sengkang and Punggol can look forward to shorter waiting times on the Sengkang–Punggol LRT (SPLRT) as an additional procurement of eight new 2-car LRT trains for the line has been placed, said Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on Tuesday (May 9).
What Happens When New Trains Begin the Dynamic Testing Phase?
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.
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 Trains Has Completed Escalator Refurbishment Works at 42 MRT Stations
A total of 231 escalators across 42 stations on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) have completed refurbishment works.
LTA Has Opened Enhanced Transfer Linkway at Outram Park MRT Station
A new and enhanced transfer linkway at Outram Park MRT station that connects the East-West Line (EWL) and North East Line (NEL) was opened on Sunday (May 29).
Track Improvement Works Near Changi Airport MRT Station on the East-West Line
Starting from Monday (Apr 18), SMRT Trains will carry out track improvement works during engineering hours near Changi Airport MRT station on the East-West Line (EWL).
New LRT Trains and Depot Expansion for Sengkang-Punggol LRT
The Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) will be receiving new LRT trains and an expansion of its depot facilities, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Tuesday (Feb 15).
30 MRT Stations To Undergo Toilet Refurbishment Works
The toilets at 30 MRT stations across three MRT lines will be undergoing refurbishment works, as part of a joint effort between the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and rail operator SMRT to ensure pleasant commuting journeys.