The Straits Times has launched audio news bulletins at 68 SMRT-operated stations, giving commuters a way to catch up on current events during their journeys. The three to four minute bulletins air on weekday mornings and evenings.
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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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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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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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Singapore’s MRT network has hit its highest-ever reliability figure in August 2026, extending a remarkable streak of 10 consecutive months without a major delay. Here’s what the record means for everyday commuters.
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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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A commuter shared on Stomp that he was told to approach MRT staff the moment he sees someone breaking the no-eating-and-drinking rule. His response? By the time you find staff, the person is long gone.
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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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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 rail operators and the Land Transport Authority are rolling out artificial intelligence across the MRT network, from predictive track maintenance to real-time crowd flow analysis. Here’s what’s changing and why it matters for commuters.
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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.