Testing on a new backup train control system for the Singapore MRT network has been completed, with findings now being evaluated by authorities. Here’s what commuters need to know.
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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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Oct
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Chain collision of 3 buses in Yishun injures 5 riders
Five passengers were injured when a Tower Transit bus rear-ended an SBS Transit bus at [...]
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Oct
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Woodlands MRT Smokers Leave Butts: What Riders Can Do
The Independent Singapore reported on 13 October 2026 that smokers gathering near Woodlands MRT leave [...]
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A humanoid robot named Olly is set to be trialled at Little India MRT station from 31 August 2026, helping commuters with directions and station information. Here’s everything you need to know before you tap in.
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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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Two boys, aged 11 and 12, received conditional warnings after forcefully entering a restricted MRT train cabin and triggering an onboard alarm. Here’s the full story and what it means for MRT safety.