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

Construction of Brickland MRT station on North-South Line to start in first half of 2026

Brickland MRT station is expected to be operational from 2034.
Brickland MRT station is expected to be operational from 2034.

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.

Autobahn Rent A Car fails to get court protection against creditors owed over $300 million

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Cars parked inside Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Cars parked inside Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Self-driving shuttles, new MRT stations, RTS Link: What's next for the transport sector in 2026?

The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.
The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.

Contract to run 26 bus services in Eunos and Serangoon up for bids

Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.
Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.

Trans-Cab and Geolah receive full ride-hailing licences

With the addition of Trans-Cab and Geolah, there are now seven full licensed ride-hailing service operators in Singapore.
With the addition of Trans-Cab and Geolah, there are now seven full licensed ride-hailing service operators in Singapore.

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.

Five bus services to relocate to Compassvale Bus Interchange as Sengkang interchange gets upgrade

The open-air Compassvale Bus Interchange, which has been defunct since Dec 1, 2024, will be active once again from Jan 31 as five bus services relocate there from Sengkang Bus Interchange.
The open-air Compassvale Bus Interchange, which has been defunct since Dec 1, 2024, will be active once again from Jan 31 as five bus services relocate there from Sengkang Bus Interchange.

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

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