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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

Passengers at Kembangan, Bedok face longer waits for MRT trains as EWL track work enters last stage

Live testing of trains and other systems is being done on newly installed tracks, said LTA.

Appeal dismissed: High Court upholds Pritam Singh’s conviction

Mr Pritam Singh had been fined the maximum of $7,000 for each charge, following a 13-day trial that concluded in February.

COE prices down across most categories; Cat B premium drops 4.6% to $123,900

The Category A COE rate was 3.3% lower than two weeks ago.

Circle Line MRT service adjustments in early 2026: What you need to know

About 480,000 passengers are expected to be affected daily.

Longer waits for CCL trains from Jan 17 to April 19 due to tunnel works between three stations

Over the three months, shuttle trains will run on a single platform at 10-minute intervals connecting Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations.

Upgraded Ang Mo Kio CC offers new senior-focused programmes and workshops

ST20251130_202564400660/vclhl30/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/Residents arriving at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for the Ang Mo Kio Community Centre Day on Nov 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

1,700 diesel, diesel-hybrid goods vehicle owners to get $1.4m in road tax refunds after LTA error

There was a discrepancy between the road tax rates collected and those stipulated in the relevant legislation, LTA said.

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.

30 mobility devices seized by LTA to tackle rise in fires linked to illegal devices

Non-compliant active mobility devices confiscated by LTA being loaded onto a tow truck in Yishun on Nov 20.

Cat B COE premium climbs 12.9% to $129,890 after falls in last two rounds; Cat A rate dips 0.9%

Premiums rose in all categories except those for smaller cars, which dipped to $109,000.