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From mid-December, 5 new bus services will connect residents in north-east to the city

ST20251023-202588400444-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Generic photograph of vehicles travelling in the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) with buildings in the Marina Bay Financial Centre and Central Business District on Oct 23, 2025. Can be used for stories on transport, COE, car, bus, fare, money, population, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, bank, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy, and development. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20251023-202588400444-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Generic photograph of vehicles travelling in the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) with buildings in the Marina Bay Financial Centre and Central Business District on Oct 23, 2025. Can be used for stories on transport, COE, car, bus, fare, money, population, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, bank, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy, and development. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

360-degree screen, AI assistant and robot: Digital village launched at Punggol Coast MRT station

At the station’s amphitheatre is a 360-degree LED display, known as the Spectacular Screen, which can showcase 3D visuals.
At the station’s amphitheatre is a 360-degree LED display, known as the Spectacular Screen, which can showcase 3D visuals.

More customer-centric communications needed during rail disruption: Expert

The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.
The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.

Changi Airport flies high, with passenger traffic hitting over 5.8 million in October

Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.
Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.

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

Community hospital uses old MRT train carriage, public bus and taxi for patients’ rehabilitation

Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.
Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.

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

More MRT closures planned over longer periods for repair works: Jeffrey Siow

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Generic pix of the MRT train and public Tower Transit buses at the Yio Chu Kang MRT station, on Sep 23, 2025.
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Generic pix of the MRT train and public Tower Transit buses at the Yio Chu Kang MRT station, on Sep 23, 2025.

Systems to detect overheating train axle boxes to be installed across all MRT lines

Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.
Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.

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