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S’pore to expand scope of Rail Academy to better train workers amid MRT network expansion, upgrades

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (centre) at the Singapore BusTech and RailTech Grand Challenge at ITE College West on Oct 24.

MRT reliability hits new all-time high after previous record in August

Train punctuality and the proportion of train services that operated on schedule also saw improvements.

Bukit Panjang LRT upgrades to be completed by end-2026; work to replace power rails 98% done

The upgrades include replacing 16.6km of power rails that supply electricity to the trains, which is now close to completion.

Sengkang West LRT line to resume full service on Oct 4 after six-month closure for upgrades

The Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot (above) is being upgraded to help support a larger LRT fleet needed to meet the growing number of commuters.

Overall MRT reliability hits all-time high in August, DTL posts 99.3% improvement from July

On average, MRT trains clocked 2.88 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between September 2025 and August 2026

Full-day shutdown on Bukit Panjang LRT for renewal works on Sept 20 and Sept 27

Bukit Panjang LRT will be closed on two Sundays in September for the final phase of renewal works.

SimplyGo fixes two-day pre-peak discount glitch that affected 210,000 journeys a day

Under the Morning Pre-Peak Fare Scheme, commuters who tap in before 7.45am at any rail station across Singapore on weekdays (excluding public holidays) can get up to 50 cents in savings.

Overall MRT reliability improves in July; record 9 months without major delay of 30 minutes or more

Overall train punctuality dipped slightly across the five lines to 99.29 per cent in July, from 99.32 per cent the previous month, the report said.

MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark for third consecutive month

The North-South Line and Circle Line clocked improvements in reliability, while the East-West Line, Downtown Line and North East Line held steady.

LTA, transport operators tasked with studying ways to improve LRT safety: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said physical and technological constraints have prevented the installation of platform screen doors at LRT stations, but added that there is always a need to look for better solutions.

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