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...

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...

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...

The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) is the sixth line in Singapore's mass rapid transit (MRT) rail system. The TEL rail line was first announced in August 2014 by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) with an aim to connect commuters living in the Northern and Eastern parts of Singapore to Central Business District and the new downtown. This new train network has helped to save time for commuters and increased accessibility to every corner of Singapore. Apart from these benefits, there are a few inte...