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Public transport

MRT reliability edges up in Oct; LTA starts publishing punctuality, passenger impact data for TEL

Overall rail reliability in Singapore posted a slight improvement in October after dipping over the previous two months.
Overall rail reliability in Singapore posted a slight improvement in October after dipping over the previous two months.

New webpage showing MRT, LRT delays in real time to be launched on Dec 13

The webpage will consolidate information on lines operated by both rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit, and provide live information during disruptions.
The webpage will consolidate information on lines operated by both rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit, and provide live information during disruptions.

SMRT renews ageing track foundations to improve reliability on North-South, East-West lines

Workers digging up the old ballast in between sleepers during the ballast renewal process at Bishan MRT Station in the early hours of Dec 11.
Workers digging up the old ballast in between sleepers during the ballast renewal process at Bishan MRT Station in the early hours of Dec 11.

All aboard: Hundreds take electric train from JB to KL on first day of service

Passengers boarding the first ETS from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.
Passengers boarding the first ETS from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.

Free self-driving bus rides planned for Johor Bahru in 2026

Traffic on the Causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
Traffic on the Causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru.

Malaysia announces 30% fare discount to mark start of new electric train service from KL to JB

Malaysia's railway operator KTMB will soon offer a 30 per cent discount to mark the launch of its electric train services to JB Sentral
Malaysia's railway operator KTMB will soon offer a 30 per cent discount to mark the launch of its electric train services to JB Sentral

Smooth resumption of MRT service on EWL after track works; easy navigation at Tanah Merah station

Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.
Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.

Plan for new Jakarta-Bandung fast train raises questions over high-speed rail service Whoosh

The Whoosh high-speed rail (HSR) service, launched in October 2023, connects Jakarta and Bandung.
The Whoosh high-speed rail (HSR) service, launched in October 2023, connects Jakarta and Bandung.

News analysis

Timely information is critical to prevent confusion when MRT services are down

What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.
What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.

Forum: Agencies coordinate closely to align land use and transport plans

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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.