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SMRT

Bus, train services extended on New Year’s Eve

SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.
Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.

92 SMRT trains to be upgraded by mid-2030s with new systems to reduce breakdowns, improve rides

The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18
The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18

660 new electric public buses to be rolled out progressively from end-2026: LTA

As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.
As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.

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.

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.

Passengers guided off train at Tanjong Pagar MRT station after power bank emits smoke

There was no open flame or explosion from the powerbank, said a passenger.
There was no open flame or explosion from the powerbank, said a passenger.

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.

Passengers left confused after East-West Line delay due to track fault on Dec 2

Amid the track fault that occurred before 8pm on Dec 2, passengers were left confused after being directed to trains that ran in opposite directions to their designated platforms.
Amid the track fault that occurred before 8pm on Dec 2, passengers were left confused after being directed to trains that ran in opposite directions to their designated platforms.

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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.