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The early closure, announced on Nov 1, is meant to allow the upgrading of the BPLRT’s signalling system, and the testing of new and retrofitted light-rail vehicles.
Singapore

10.30pm closure of Bukit Panjang LRT from Thursdays to Sundays begins

A self-driving electric vehicle being tested on the road in University Town at the National University of Singapore.
Singapore

LTA to test self-driving minibuses, goods vehicles

Affected commuters can take a shuttle bus service, Shuttle 7, to travel between Tampines, Simei and Tanah Merah stations.
Singapore

No EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines Dec 7-10

The man was filmed urinating onto the MRT seats.
Singapore

Man caught on camera allegedly urinating onto MRT seats

The new Buangkok Bus Interchange will be integrated with Sengkang Grand Mall and Buangkok MRT station, making it Singapore’s 12th Integrated Transport Hub.
Singapore

Better connectivity with new bus interchange in Buangkok

A passenger lost her balance and fell, causing her leg to become stuck in the platform gap at Bugis MRT station on Oct 8.
Singapore

Woman gets leg stuck in platform gap at Bugis MRT Station

SMRT said a shuttle train service is available between Woodlands North and Woodlands South, as well as between Woodlands South and Lentor.
Singapore

Longer travelling time on TEL due to MRT fault

The council said the move will help students and their families manage the transition between stages of their education.
Singapore

Graduating students can extend concession card validity

After the rail segments are replaced, more stress tests will be done on Sept 30 to “ensure safety and rail integrity before resuming full passenger service”, said LTA and SMRT.
Singapore

Jurong East-Buona Vista train services might resume Oct 1

    The progress includes the delivery of heavy rail to the location of the portions that had cracked.
    Singapore

    Significant progress in repair of damaged MRT rail tracks

    SMRT staff inspecting the carriages of the affected train outside Ulu Pandan Depot at about 1.45pm on Sept 25.
    Singapore

    Train disruption on EWL might persist for days

    No MRT service between Boon Lay and Queenstown
    Singapore

    No MRT service between Boon Lay and Queenstown

    After the rail segments are replaced, more stress tests will be done on Sept 30 to “ensure safety and rail integrity before resuming full passenger service”, said LTA and SMRT.
    Singapore

    Jurong East-Buona Vista train services might resume Oct 1

    The progress includes the delivery of heavy rail to the location of the portions that had cracked.
    Singapore

    Significant progress in repair of damaged MRT rail tracks

    SMRT staff inspecting the carriages of the affected train outside Ulu Pandan Depot at about 1.45pm on Sept 25.
    Singapore

    Train disruption on EWL might persist for days

    No MRT service between Boon Lay and Queenstown
    Singapore

    No MRT service between Boon Lay and Queenstown

    A demonstration of the bus training simulator at the SBS Transit Bus Captain Training and Certification Centre on Sept 24.
    Singapore

    Bus drivers learn how to help passengers with different needs

    A video of the aftermath of the Sept 18 accident shows a bus with a dented rear and a car with a mangled bumper.
    Singapore

    Car driver, 70, taken to hospital after Hillview collision

    SMRT said it restored power to the rail line by 8.10pm and normal train service resumed at around 8.15pm.
    Singapore

    Circle Line disrupted again as fire breaks out at MRT depot

    Some Singaporeans will feel the pinch of increased public transport fares a little less than others.
    Singapore

    Vouchers to help lower-income households with fare hike

    The Public Transport Council said the Government will provide an extra $250 million in subsidies to cover this deferred increase.
    Singapore

    MRT, bus fares for adults using cards up by 10c from Dec 28

    Students can convert their school smart cards at selected ticketing machines in all MRT stations and bus interchanges.
    Singapore

    Students can switch to SimplyGo concession cards from Sept 7