Vanessa Paige Chelvan
Correspondent
Vanessa is a transport correspondent at The Straits Times. She became a journalist in 2015, when she joined CNA as a crime and legal reporter. While there, she helmed coverage of some of the biggest criminal trials and legal developments in Singapore. After a brief detour into consulting, Vanessa returned to journalism, joining ST in 2024. She holds master’s degrees in strategic studies, and criminal justice and criminology. Away from work, Vanessa enjoys historical fiction and playground hopping with her twin boys.
Latest articles
Self-driving shuttles, new MRT stations, RTS Link: What's next for the transport sector in 2026?
92 SMRT trains to be upgraded by mid-2030s with new systems to reduce breakdowns, improve rides
Global airline body flags risks from 5G-related interference; no such cases in S’pore so far
Changi Airport to hold free exhibition in early 2026 on how T5 will be built; public sign-ups now open
New webpage showing MRT, LRT delays in real time to be launched on Dec 13
SMRT renews ageing track foundations to improve reliability on North-South, East-West lines
Shorter flights for travellers on some routes as S’pore, 5 other countries allow more direct paths
Singapore Airshow returns in 2026 with first-ever Space Summit; public tickets on sale from Dec 10
Passengers at Kembangan, Bedok face longer waits for MRT trains as EWL track work enters last stage
Appeal dismissed: High Court upholds Pritam Singh’s conviction
