A young MRT enthusiast named Cayden received the ultimate birthday surprise when the Land Transport Authority gave him a personalised train announcement shoutout after his train-themed cake went viral online.
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Nail clipping MRT: what a mum’s viral trim says about littering
A mum who trimmed her daughter's fingernails on the MRT told Stomp it was extremely [...]
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Singapore Rail Academy Expands: What It Means for Riders
The Singapore Rail Academy will bring technicians and operations staff into its courses and introduce [...]
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Lakeside MRT Delay: How to Beat the Morning Rush Queues
A brief delay during the morning rush on 21 October 2026 left long queues at [...]
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Future MRT Map Singapore: Every New Line and Extension to 2040
The future MRT map of Singapore adds two completely new lines, the Jurong Region Line [...]
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Labrador Park MRT: SMRT Staff Help Injured Cyclist
SMRT staff helped a cyclist with head and face injuries outside Labrador Park MRT and [...]
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South Korean cable manufacturer Gaon Cable has secured its first contract to supply power infrastructure for Singapore’s MRT network, marking a significant step in the grid upgrades needed to support the Cross Island Line and beyond.
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SMRT has formed a joint bid with a Chinese rail operator to operate the Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore’s most ambitious rail project to date. Here’s what we know and what it means for the everyday commuter.
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A facial recognition fare payment trial has begun at Punggol Coast MRT station, open to selected public officers. We break down how it works, the privacy concerns raised, and what it could mean for how all of us tap in one day.
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Singapore is rolling out an axle box overheating detection system across every MRT line by end-2030, a move that could prevent the kind of train faults that cause delays you’ve definitely cursed under your breath before.
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Singapore’s public transport system is expanding fast, but the real work is in how we treat each other and support every type of commuter on board. Here’s what’s changing in 2026.
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The new Cross Island Line trains are coming, and they bring three significant upgrades that set them apart from anything else on the Singapore MRT network today. Here’s what to expect.
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The Land Transport Authority has confirmed four new Cross Island Line stations serving Taman Jurong and Singapore’s western industrial estates, with interchanges at Jurong Pier and Gul Circle expected by the late 2030s.
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A power bank in a commuter’s backpack caught fire and emitted smoke at Buangkok MRT station on 29 July 2026, prompting an evacuation and a joint response from the Singapore Police Force and SCDF. Here’s the full story.
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From Metro Holdings closing stores to Singapore Exchange posting solid numbers, this week’s stock market highlights give Singapore investors plenty to think about. Here’s a clear-eyed look at what moved markets for the week ending 25 July 2026.