LRT

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.

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.

MRT reliability edges up in Oct; LTA starts publishing punctuality, passenger impact data for TEL

Overall rail reliability in Singapore posted a slight improvement in October after dipping over the previous two months.

Independent panel suggests longer scheduled MRT closures in S’pore to speed up rail renewal

The rail reliability task force was set up after at least 15 delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.

Bukit Panjang LRT renewal 88% done; power rail replacement slated for Q4 2026 completion

This is the first time the power rail system is being replaced since the Bukit Panjang LRT started operations in 1999.

MRT reliability dips for second straight month in Sept; North-South Line the least reliable

The EWL emerged third, posting 1.7 million train-km between delays, an increase from 1.68 million train-km the previous month.

Drunk passenger fell onto LRT track in Bukit Panjang on Oct 27, disrupting services

The traveller fell onto the train tracks, which are along the Bukit Panjang LRT line, at around 11.35pm on Oct 27.

MRT reliability dips in August; LTA to give monthly updates

On average, MRT trains clocked 1.74 million train-km without delays that lasted more than five minutes between September and August 2025.

More accurate public info on rail disruptions among fixes being looked at: Jeffrey Siow

Members of the public waiting during a delay on the Thomson-East Coast line at Outram Park MRT station on Sept 17.

MRT reliability falls to lowest level since 2020; LRT network improves

On average, MRT trains clocked 1.6 million train-km without delays that lasted more than five minutes in the 12 months ending June 2025.

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