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Free dance-friendly mirrored space now available at Marina South Pier MRT

Known as MirrorMoves, the space is available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis and can comfortably accommodate 10 to 15 dancers.
Known as MirrorMoves, the space is available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis and can comfortably accommodate 10 to 15 dancers.

CCL stations crowded but calm on first workday of service changes as scores urged to take buses

Commuters board a shuttle bus from Serangoon MRT Station to Paya Lebar MRT on Jan 19.
Commuters board a shuttle bus from Serangoon MRT Station to Paya Lebar MRT on Jan 19.

First day of Circle Line service adjustments: Some confusion but there was also helpful staff guidance

Staff guiding passengers on the platform where they can board the train towards Mountbatten, at Paya Lebar Station.
Staff guiding passengers on the platform where they can board the train towards Mountbatten, at Paya Lebar Station.

MRT reliability down in 2025, driven by poorer performance of four MRT lines

In 2025, trains on the MRT network travelled 1.606 million train-km between delays, compared to 1.982 million train-km in 2024.
In 2025, trains on the MRT network travelled 1.606 million train-km between delays, compared to 1.982 million train-km in 2024.

Forum: Encouraging to see public transport spaces used for meaningful, educational messages

LTA awards $326m contract for construction of tunnels for DTL extension, starting in Q2 2026

An artist's impression of the new Downtown Line MRT station, located after Bukit Panjang station.
An artist's impression of the new Downtown Line MRT station, located after Bukit Panjang station.

MRT delay on Circle Line between Bishan and Buona Vista stations during evening peak hour

The Circle Line MRT delay affected a seven-station stretch during the evening peak hour on Jan 13, 2026.
The Circle Line MRT delay affected a seven-station stretch during the evening peak hour on Jan 13, 2026.

Passengers encouraged to take shuttle buses to prepare for Circle Line service adjustments

Commuters queuing up to take the shuttle bus service 37A at Serangoon MRT station on Jan 13. 44 double-decker buses will be deployed across four shuttle services.
Commuters queuing up to take the shuttle bus service 37A at Serangoon MRT station on Jan 13. 44 double-decker buses will be deployed across four shuttle services.

Train service changes on Circle Line as tunnel strengthening works begin on Jan 17

ST20251130_202580600574/vcccl01/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/*EMBARGO UNTIL DEC 1, 12PM* Commuters at the platform of Paya Lebar MRT station on Nov 30, 2025. Passengers on the Circle Line are expected to face delays of up to 30 minutes when maintenance works are carried out from Jan 17 to April 19, 2026, in the tunnels between Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20251130_202580600574/vcccl01/Brian Teo/Vanessa Paige Chelvan/*EMBARGO UNTIL DEC 1, 12PM* Commuters at the platform of Paya Lebar MRT station on Nov 30, 2025. Passengers on the Circle Line are expected to face delays of up to 30 minutes when maintenance works are carried out from Jan 17 to April 19, 2026, in the tunnels between Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Arts Picks

Tampines ahead of Sengkang, Yishun for MRT poem competition submissions

145 Singapore poems are on panels in MRT trains.
145 Singapore poems are on panels in MRT trains.

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