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Drunk passenger fell onto LRT track in Bukit Panjang on Oct 27, disrupting services

The traveller fell onto the train tracks, which are along the Bukit Panjang LRT line, at around 11.35pm on Oct 27.

New agreement inked to help 200 of SMRT’s contractors tap technologies, improve safety

(Seated, from left) NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTWU executive secretary Yeo Wan Ling, SMRT Group CEO Ngien Hoon Ping and NTWU president Sazali Safiie at the MOU signing ceremony. The signing was witnessed by NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng (standing, left) and SMRT chairman Seah Moon Ming.

SMRT rolls out free reflexology service at 3 MRT stations

Three reflexologists from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped providing complimentary reflexology to commuters.

SMRT’s new welding machine helps join tracks more durably, cuts time for replacements

Workers using the new flash butt welding machine to press the ends of the rails together after passing an electrical current through them, to weld them together..

Python found under seat of SMRT bus in Woodlands after two rescue attempts by Acres

The juvenile python was located resting under a seat at the back of the bus on Oct 22.

Rover that spots cracks invisible to human eye among tech used in MRT track checks

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LTA media showcase on Oct 10, 2025 at Steven’s MRT station. To show rail operators using technology to keep our rail infrastructure, specifically tracks and track work/maintenance, in top condition.

Feature on the Multi-function Track Trolley (Rail Rover): As part of their maintenance of the Downtown Line (DTL), SBST deploys the Rail Rover, an innovative multi-function track trolley. It utilises ultrasonic and laser technology for comprehensive rail infrastructure monitoring, including defect detection, track geometry measurement, structural health monitoring, and water seepage detection.

MRT reliability dips in August; LTA to give monthly updates

On average, MRT trains clocked 1.74 million train-km without delays that lasted more than five minutes between September and August 2025.

More bus, train services extended on eve of Deepavali

In addition to extended train services, 17 SBS bus services will also run till later at their respective bus interchanges.

Independent 5-member panel to advise task force on improving MRT, LRT reliability

The panel’s experience spans critical areas such as the operations, management and maintenance of core rail systems.

40 passengers evacuated from SMRT bus on PIE after engine catches fire

Smoke is seen rising from back half of the bus, which was stationary by the side of the road.

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