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Public transport disruptions

Commuters will soon see real-time MRT disruption delays on Google Maps

At present, Google Maps does not immediately display alerts on rail breakdowns in real time.
At present, Google Maps does not immediately display alerts on rail breakdowns in real time.

NEL power system to be upgraded; rail task force proposals to be rolled out over coming years

The disruption affecting the North East Line on Aug 12, 2025 lasted three hours, with the incident being one of at least 15 that plagued the MRT and LRT systems from July to September 2025.
The disruption affecting the North East Line on Aug 12, 2025 lasted three hours, with the incident being one of at least 15 that plagued the MRT and LRT systems from July to September 2025.

Overall MRT reliability up in January; train punctuality dips across network

Commuters at Bishan Circle Line MRT station Dec 7, 2025.
Commuters at Bishan Circle Line MRT station Dec 7, 2025.

Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing

A screenshot from a video recording showing a man stripped down to his underwear and disrupting an AirAsia flight as it was about to land in Bangkok.
A screenshot from a video recording showing a man stripped down to his underwear and disrupting an AirAsia flight as it was about to land in Bangkok.

Forum: Crowd marshals support safety and navigation during Circle Line works

Malaysia’s KLIA aerotrain system functioning as intended, according to independent assessment

Malaysia Airports Holdings said the assessors found the disruptions to the KLIA aerotrain system do not pose a safety risk.
Malaysia Airports Holdings said the assessors found the disruptions to the KLIA aerotrain system do not pose a safety risk.

Power outage again disrupts Tokyo area train services

Following the power outage, officials discovered that an overhead wire was severed on a Joban Line platform at Ueno Station.
Following the power outage, officials discovered that an overhead wire was severed on a Joban Line platform at Ueno Station.

Forum: Traffic marshals adding to congestion caused by Circle Line upgrading

Digital displays at Serangoon MRT station to give travellers clearer updates during disruptions

One of the screens displaying a demonstration of the kind of information that can be shown in the event of a service disruption.
One of the screens displaying a demonstration of the kind of information that can be shown in the event of a service disruption.

Commuter trains back in Spain’s Catalonia after deadly accident

Commuter trains resumed in Spain’s Catalonia region on Jan 23 after a deadly accident on Jan 20.
Commuter trains resumed in Spain’s Catalonia region on Jan 23 after a deadly accident on Jan 20.

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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.