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Potong Pasir station replaces its rectifier transformers earlier to avoid failures

A new rectifier transformer arriving at Potong Pasir Station on Oct 26.
A new rectifier transformer arriving at Potong Pasir Station on Oct 26.

SMRT rolls out free reflexology service at 3 MRT stations

Three reflexologists from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped providing complimentary reflexology to commuters.
Three reflexologists from the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped providing complimentary reflexology to commuters.

SMRT’s new welding machine helps join tracks more durably, cuts time for replacements

Workers using the new flash butt welding machine to press the ends of the rails together after passing an electrical current through them, to weld them together..
Workers using the new flash butt welding machine to press the ends of the rails together after passing an electrical current through them, to weld them together..

Forum: Too many MRT announcements could reduce impact of important messages

New artwork to enliven 40 MRT stations from 2026

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Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Transport, and Culture, Community and Youth, looking at the commemorative artwork for Land Transport Authority?s 30th anniversary at Little India Station with artist Yeo Siak Goon on Oct 21, 2025. 

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Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Transport, and Culture, Community and Youth, looking at the commemorative artwork for Land Transport Authority?s 30th anniversary at Little India Station with artist Yeo Siak Goon on Oct 21, 2025. 

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Passengers welcome free off-peak rail rides, but say more can be done to ease NEL congestion

The free rides will apply to passengers who tap in at any six NEL stations at certain hours starting from Dec 27.
The free rides will apply to passengers who tap in at any six NEL stations at certain hours starting from Dec 27.

Free off-peak MRT, LRT rides for commuters in north-east S'pore from Dec 27 to ease morning crowds

This is part of the Government’s latest push to reduce train congestion during the morning rush hour.
This is part of the Government’s latest push to reduce train congestion during the morning rush hour.

askST: How will the upcoming public transport fare hike affect me?

This is the fifth consecutive year of fare hikes, following increases of up to 10 cents in adult card fares in 2024, 11 cents in 2023, five cents in 2022, and four cents in 2021.
This is the fifth consecutive year of fare hikes, following increases of up to 10 cents in adult card fares in 2024, 11 cents in 2023, five cents in 2022, and four cents in 2021.

MRT, bus fares for adults to increase by up to 10 cents from Dec 27

Fares for seniors, students, people with disabilities and low-wage workers will rise by up to four cents.
Fares for seniors, students, people with disabilities and low-wage workers will rise by up to four cents.

Malaysia urban rail operator boosts reliability after crisis, eyes Singapore standard by 2026

Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan (in white shirt), discusses the Kelana Jaya LRT maintenance with his team.
Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan (in white shirt), discusses the Kelana Jaya LRT maintenance with his team.

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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.