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Circle Line posts biggest improvement in May as MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark

The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.
The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.

A first look inside Circle Line’s Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations

(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.
(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.

First train for Cross Island Line arrives in Singapore, will undergo testing

Phase one of the Cross Island Line is expected to be completed by 2030.
Phase one of the Cross Island Line is expected to be completed by 2030.

New Circle Line signs to show ‘clockwise’ and ‘anticlockwise’ train directions

As the line would operate as a closed loop, commuters will need to navigate between clockwise and anticlockwise service routes.
As the line would operate as a closed loop, commuters will need to navigate between clockwise and anticlockwise service routes.

The Circle Line’s almost complete. Its walkways don’t have to be empty

Art panels along a walkway at a Thomson East-Coast Line MRT station.
Art panels along a walkway at a Thomson East-Coast Line MRT station.

Navigation app for visually impaired people expanded to 15 new transport locations

jowaymap - Mr Anselm De Mello, Waymap's head of Southeast Asia, demonstrating the app outside Chinatown MRT station.
Credit: Waymap
jowaymap - Mr Anselm De Mello, Waymap's head of Southeast Asia, demonstrating the app outside Chinatown MRT station.
Credit: Waymap

MRT construction worker dies after being hit by concrete slab at Cross Island Line work site

The 23-year-old victim was struck by a temporary concrete section during hacking, said the Ministry of Manpower.
The 23-year-old victim was struck by a temporary concrete section during hacking, said the Ministry of Manpower.

MRT reliability in April hits highest level since Nov 2024; most lines improve except CCL, TEL

On average, MRT trains clocked 2.22 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between May 2025 and April 2026.
On average, MRT trains clocked 2.22 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between May 2025 and April 2026.

Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward Road MRT stations on Circle Line to open on July 12

Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bus, train services extended on eve of Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day

Commuters can stay out later as selected train and bus services will be extended on May 26 and 30.
Commuters can stay out later as selected train and bus services will be extended on May 26 and 30.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.