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He came to S’pore to learn about the MRT, before going home to help launch Taipei Metro

Mr Jan Wen-tau (left), vice-president of Taipei Metro and one of the first engineers to train with SMRT in 1990, with Mr Stanley Ng, SMRT’s Circle Line director of operations, during the recent Metro Alliance meeting.
Mr Jan Wen-tau (left), vice-president of Taipei Metro and one of the first engineers to train with SMRT in 1990, with Mr Stanley Ng, SMRT’s Circle Line director of operations, during the recent Metro Alliance meeting.

No fare increase request from rail operators amid higher fuel costs, fares reviewed yearly: PTC

The Public Transport Council said it will aim to strike a balance when deciding the fare adjustment for 2026.
The Public Transport Council said it will aim to strike a balance when deciding the fare adjustment for 2026.

Selected bus, train services to be extended on eve of Good Friday

Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will run about half an hour later than usual.
Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will run about half an hour later than usual.

Woman taken to hospital after power bank catches fire in train cabin at Admiralty MRT station

A power bank caught fire in a train carriage at Admiralty MRT station on March 16, 2026.
A power bank caught fire in a train carriage at Admiralty MRT station on March 16, 2026.

North East Line reliability doubles in February; overall MRT reliability up

The SBS Transit-operated North East Line emerged as the most reliable MRT line after clocking 4.42 million train-km between delays in February.
The SBS Transit-operated North East Line emerged as the most reliable MRT line after clocking 4.42 million train-km between delays in February.

EWL now operates from new East Coast Integrated Depot, with TEL and DTL to follow later in 2026

The multi-storey East Coast Integrated Depot can house up to 220 trains.
The multi-storey East Coast Integrated Depot can house up to 220 trains.

Selected public bus, train services to be extended on eve of Hari Raya Puasa

Buses from several interchanges will depart later that day.
Buses from several interchanges will depart later that day.

Rail task force’s proposals will help strengthen S’pore’s MRT network ‘over next decades’: Experts

Commuters at Kovan MRT Station on the North-East Line.
Commuters at Kovan MRT Station on the North-East Line.

PM Wong visits public transport workers at SMRT’s Bishan depot ahead of Chinese New Year

PM Lawrence Wong participating in a mass lo hei (tossing of yusheng) during his visit to SMRT’s Bishan depot on Feb 16.
PM Lawrence Wong participating in a mass lo hei (tossing of yusheng) during his visit to SMRT’s Bishan depot on Feb 16.

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.

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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.