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MRT

SimplyGo fixes two-day pre-peak discount glitch that affected 210,000 journeys a day

Under the Morning Pre-Peak Fare Scheme, commuters who tap in before 7.45am at any rail station across Singapore on weekdays (excluding public holidays) can get up to 50 cents in savings.
Under the Morning Pre-Peak Fare Scheme, commuters who tap in before 7.45am at any rail station across Singapore on weekdays (excluding public holidays) can get up to 50 cents in savings.

Robot at Little India MRT station can help commuters find their way, give travel information

The robot, named Olly, is undergoing trials at the station from Aug 31 to Sept 11. It will be making its rounds on weekdays from 10am to noon.
The robot, named Olly, is undergoing trials at the station from Aug 31 to Sept 11. It will be making its rounds on weekdays from 10am to noon.

Forum: Circle Line wayfinding continues to be refined

Overall MRT reliability improves in July; record 9 months without major delay of 30 minutes or more

Overall train punctuality dipped slightly across the five lines to 99.29 per cent in July, from 99.32 per cent the previous month, the report said.
Overall train punctuality dipped slightly across the five lines to 99.29 per cent in July, from 99.32 per cent the previous month, the report said.

‘It’s very noisy’: Some Punggol residents affected by noise from Cross Island Line work

Mr Abdul Rashid, whose flat faces the Cross Island Line Punggol extension construction site, looks out at the construction work below his flat on Aug 13.
Mr Abdul Rashid, whose flat faces the Cross Island Line Punggol extension construction site, looks out at the construction work below his flat on Aug 13.

Mind the art: The stories and artists behind the works at MRT stations like Hougang and Newton

Artwork at Newton, Hougang and Hume MRT stations.
Artwork at Newton, Hougang and Hume MRT stations.

How Singapore is using art to make its MRT stations the most beautiful in the world

The artworks aid in navigation and embed cultural memories into Singapore’s fabric.
The artworks aid in navigation and embed cultural memories into Singapore’s fabric.

Forum: Make Circle Line wayfinding signs clearer

SMRT's rail revenue up 5.6%; profit after tax almost doubles

SMRT attributed the increase in revenue largely to higher ridership and fares.
SMRT attributed the increase in revenue largely to higher ridership and fares.

SMRT teams up with Chinese rail operator for joint bid to operate Cross Island Line

SMRT Trains’ deputy head of engineering Reuben Lim showcasing how a commuter analysis feature can inform crowd control measures and train scheduling.
SMRT Trains’ deputy head of engineering Reuben Lim showcasing how a commuter analysis feature can inform crowd control measures and train scheduling.

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