Singapore Train

The mass rapid transit (MRT) is the main transportation system for the majority of Singaporeans. Apart from providing reliable transportation services, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and public transport operators like SMRT also focus on improving the commuter experience at every touch point during the commuter journey. It was observed that commuters often get lost on Singapore’s MRT system because of challenging signage and directions. Now, LTA is working to upgrade all signs at MRT stati...

Public transit remains the most common form of transportation mode by Singaporeans.The key motivations for using the current mode of transport are its convenience, cost and time efficiency. Technological advancement will play an instrumental role in delivering an enhanced commuter experience, along with improved safety, efficiency and sustainability in the Singaporean public transport system in the years to come. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and public transport operators, including SMRT C...

Singapore’s public transport network comes at the top when it comesto affordability, transport efficiency and safety. A recent survey by the Singaporean government revealed that the majority of residents take public transportation systems rather than driving their own vehicles to work and school. Changing Commuting Trends in Singapore The government conducts General Household Survey once every ten years. It reveals the commuting trends among Singaporeans based on their accommodation, educati...

Singapore has Asia's most modern and convenient rapid transit systems. All MRT stations and lines are equipped with the latest technologies and amenities. Every station has at least four General Ticketing Machines (GTMs), a Passenger Service Centre, plasma displays, escalators and lifts, accessibility features, restrooms, payphones, and more. The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has allocated operating concessions for MRT stations to the profit-based corporations SMRT Corporation and SBS Tr...

The 20-year-old Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) is an automated guideway transit line in Bukit Panjang, Singapore. It is the only LRT line operated by SMRT Trains. Currently, it serves 13 stations in the neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang. The renewal works at BPLRT started in 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2024. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded a contract to renew the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) system to Bombardier (Singapore) for $344,250,000. SMRT hasengaged Bombardi...

Mass rapid transit (MRT) constitutes the bulk of the railway network in Singapore. Connecting the country from north to south and from east to west, MRT is the most heavily used public transportation system. It is the most affordable and faster way to zip around the city. The MRT network is managed and operated by two main transport service providers - SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit. SMRT Corporation is a multi-modal public transport operator in Singapore and manages five lines within the M...

The robot revolution has arrived. Every country is now relying on robotics technology that can mimic human abilities. Singapore is no exception. Being the most advanced country in the world with a world-class public transportation system, it is adopting automation technologies in many industries. SMRT Corporation, Singapore’s premier public transport operator, is the first company in the transportation industry to adopt robotic technology. In February 2021, it deployed 13 robot cleaners to enh...

SMRT Trains Ltd, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operator in Singapore, received the Global Operations Improvement Award from DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) in January 2021. The MRT network forms the backbone of Singapore’s public transportation system and SMRT serves as the main operator of MRT lines. Let’s check out why SMRT received this prestigious award from DSS. SMRT staff developed innovative initiatives that helped to increase the safety and reliability of the MRT network. Here a...

Rail transport in Singapore consists of a mass rapid rail transit system and light rail system that span the entire nation. The rail network is operated by the two biggest public transport operators - SMRT Trains (SMRT Corporation) and SBS Transit. The reliability of the nation's train network continues to improve with each passing year with the introduction of new technologies and renewal of the current infrastructure. Let’s check out the contributions of SMRT in increasing rail reliability i...

The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link) is a planned high-capacity rapid transit system that would connect Woodlands North in Singapore with Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It can carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin attended the signing ceremony for the RTS Link project on 30th July 2020. The construction of RTS is slated to begin in January 2021 and is e...

SMRT Corporation has been making daily commute affordable, efficient, and comfortable for Singaporeans since 1987. There is a dedicated team of men and women at SMRT who are making convenient, safe, and reliable journeys possible for people. SMRT team members have only one vision - “Moving People, Enhancing Lives.” Under the guidance of SMRT CEO, Mr. Neo Kian Hong, and SMRT Chairman, Mr. Seah Moon Ming, the public operator has been growing and providing better transportation services to Sin...