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More MRT and LRT backup systems, prioritising renewal among rail task force’s recommendations

The task force's recommendations include prioritising the renewal of trains and signalling and power systems.`
The task force's recommendations include prioritising the renewal of trains and signalling and power systems.`

29 bus services diverted on New Year’s Eve due to Marina Bay and Boon Lay countdown events

Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.
Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.

Scheduled closures are sometimes necessary: Jeffrey Siow on Jan 25 Bukit Panjang LRT closure

The Bukit Panjang LRT renewal programme is to enable the migration of the system to an upgraded operations control centre.
The Bukit Panjang LRT renewal programme is to enable the migration of the system to an upgraded operations control centre.

Service on North-South Line between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands resumes after delay: SMRT

The affected stretch is between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands stations, in the direction of Jurong East, SMRT said in a Facebook post at 7.38am.
The affected stretch is between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands stations, in the direction of Jurong East, SMRT said in a Facebook post at 7.38am.

Bus, train services extended on New Year’s Eve

SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.
Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.

92 SMRT trains to be upgraded by mid-2030s with new systems to reduce breakdowns, improve rides

The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18
The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18

660 new electric public buses to be rolled out progressively from end-2026: LTA

As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.
As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.

New webpage showing MRT, LRT delays in real time to be launched on Dec 13

The webpage will consolidate information on lines operated by both rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit, and provide live information during disruptions.
The webpage will consolidate information on lines operated by both rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit, and provide live information during disruptions.

SMRT renews ageing track foundations to improve reliability on North-South, East-West lines

Workers digging up the old ballast in between sleepers during the ballast renewal process at Bishan MRT Station in the early hours of Dec 11.
Workers digging up the old ballast in between sleepers during the ballast renewal process at Bishan MRT Station in the early hours of Dec 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.