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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

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 move comes in the wake of a recent spate of service disruptions that have afflicted rail lines run by SMRT.
Singapore

SMRT forms group to look into reliability, safety issues

The man was filmed urinating onto the MRT seats.
Singapore

Man caught on camera allegedly urinating onto MRT seats

Some 3.2 million people – Singaporeans and tourists of all ages and socio-economic circumstance – tap in and out of MRT gantries daily.
Singapore

More than 100 S’pore poems take over MRT trains, stations

SMRT train service ambassadors Ayati Hassan (left) and Marfadina Mohamed Nossi give out stickers daily to children at Stadium MRT station.
Singapore

MRT ‘sticker aunties’ bring smiles to kids on morning commute

On the North East Line, the last train to Punggol will leave HarbourFront station at 12.30am, while the train in the other direction will leave Punggol station at 12.02am.
Singapore

Selected bus, train services to be extended on eve of Deepavali

Between Sept 25 and 30, there was no train service between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations, after a train caused extensive damage to 2.55km of tracks and trackside equipment.
Singapore

MRT reliability and how transport fares are set are separate issues

SMRT had been conducting regular visual and ultrasonic inspections along the affected stretch after lifting the speed limit.
Singapore

No abnormalities detected on repaired tracks on EWL

    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

    Free regular bus services between the two MRT stations are available.
    Singapore

    Train fault on EWL, free bus between Outram Park and Queenstown

    Closure of Jurong West Ave 4 extended until Oct 31, 2025
    Singapore

    Closure of Jurong West Ave 4 extended until Oct 31, 2025

    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

    East-West Line train services expected to resume on Sept 30
    Singapore

    East-West Line train services expected to resume on Sept 30

    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

    Taxis waiting to ferry PSLE candidates to exam venues.
    Singapore

    Free cab rides for PSLE pupils affected by train disruptions

    Commuters queueing for the bridging bus service towards Buona Vista from Jurong East on Sept 26.
    Singapore

    Heavy rain adds to commuter woes amid E-W Line disruption

    Free regular bus services are available between Boon Lay and Queenstown and bridging bus services are available between JurongEast and Buona Vista.
    Singapore

    No train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista on Sept 26

    Commuters being guided to the station platform.
    Singapore

    Faulty MRT train emits smoke, has been in service 35 years

    Visitors at the Shaping Hearts roving exhibition in Suntec City on Sept 24.
    Singapore

    Concept train promotes inclusivity through art

    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

    A mural at Holland Village MRT Station depicting iconic landmarks from the area.
    Singapore

    Mural memorialises Thambi Magazine Store, Chip Bee Gardens