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MRT

Forum: Encourage motorcycles as an alternative transport option

Crowds, longer travel times expected during Nov 29-Dec 8 closure of Simei, Tanah Merah MRT stations

Affected MRT stations and bus stops are expected to be crowded, and journey times may take up to an additional 30 minutes.
Affected MRT stations and bus stops are expected to be crowded, and journey times may take up to an additional 30 minutes.

More customer-centric communications needed during rail disruption: Expert

The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.
The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.

SMRT’s $7m Bishan Depot upgrade uses automation to boost train overhaul capacity

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (in short-sleeved white shirt) observing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) at the launch of Depot 4.0 at Bishan Depot on Nov 21.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (in short-sleeved white shirt) observing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) at the launch of Depot 4.0 at Bishan Depot on Nov 21.

Community hospital uses old MRT train carriage, public bus and taxi for patients’ rehabilitation

Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.
Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.

Forum: Have more reserved seats in train cabins aligned with priority boarding platforms

More MRT closures planned over longer periods for repair works: Jeffrey Siow

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Generic pix of the MRT train and public Tower Transit buses at the Yio Chu Kang MRT station, on Sep 23, 2025.
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Generic pix of the MRT train and public Tower Transit buses at the Yio Chu Kang MRT station, on Sep 23, 2025.

Keep MRT trains reliable but please improve the commuting experience too

For most people, public transport reliability is not an abstract metric.
For most people, public transport reliability is not an abstract metric.

Systems to detect overheating train axle boxes to be installed across all MRT lines

Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.
Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.

Independent panel suggests longer scheduled MRT closures in S’pore to speed up rail renewal

The rail reliability task force was set up after at least 15 delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.
The rail reliability task force was set up after at least 15 delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.