MRT

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.

N95 masks for public bus and rail workers, delivery riders amid haze

Delivery riders who are members of the National Delivery Champions Association can collect their free N95 masks at NTWU canteens.

8 public officers referred to police after review of property purchases near future MRT stations

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing was responding on Oct 6 to MPs’ questions about a research paper that claimed civil servants involved in rail planning.

LTA calls tender for rail noise reduction devices for Thomson-East Coast Line

The rail dampers will be installed where higher noise levels are observed due to tighter track curvatures, LTA said.

Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task

The JRL is Singapore’s first fully elevated MRT line. Find out how it was built in four-hour windows.

Roll-out of latest MRT fleet on North-South, East-West lines complete

The first R151 trains entered service in June 2023.

askST

Why are public transport fares going up this year when energy prices are falling in Q4?

Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.

About 60,000 more households to qualify for public transport vouchers after income limits eased

Households can use the vouchers to top up fare cards or buy monthly passes after the fare hike kicks in on Dec 26.

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