MRT

S’pore to have more planned MRT closures over longer period for repairs: Jeffrey Siow

This is the second round of service adjustments to allow for track works

Sim Hock Heng, chief executive officer and executive director of Sanli Environmental, looks to continue to pursue more large-scale projects.

Sanli Environmental scoops S$281 million LTA contract

The new project will bring the group’s order book to S$614.9 million

The preservation of hybrid work options will help to mitigate rush-hour public transport crowds.
THINKING ALOUD

Company-level gains aside, work-from-home options reduce strain on public infrastructure too

Drastic peak and troughs are a sign of inefficiency. Work-from-home options can smooth out commuter flow issues

There have been at least six major rail disruptions in September alone.

LTA, SMRT, SBS Transit establish task force to address MRT service disruptions

The Rail Reliability Taskforce will be chaired by LTA chief executive Ng Lang

The East-West Line disruption contributed to higher operating costs for maintenance and repair, as well as bridging bus services.

SMRT Trains net profit falls 8% to S$6.9 million despite rise in revenue

Top line increases 4% to S$918.2 million on higher riderships and fares, but affected by costs from September 2024 major MRT disruption

LTA says that Singapore’s rail system continues to be one of the most reliable rail systems in the world, with the mean kilometres between failure (a measure of rail reliability) remaining above the 1 million train-kilometres target since 2019.

LTA reduces SMRT fine to S$2.4 million from S$3 million for major MRT disruption in 2024

Financial penalty will go to the Public Transport Fund to assist lower-income families; transport operator must also invest at least S$600,000 to strengthen its capabilities

The penalty is proportionate to the incident’s circumstances, says LTA, and takes into account the fact that SMRT bore the costs related to the 2024 disruption, which amounted to more than S$10 million.

LTA to impose S$3 million fine on SMRT for major MRT disruption in 2024

Regulator’s investigation shows the train involved had its overhaul delayed twice by rail operator

Punggol Coast Bus Interchange will open on Jun 29.

3,000 new jobs to come in public transport sector, including digital, electrification roles: Chee Hong Tat

New hires will be needed in data analytics and cybersecurity, and to support the electrification of Singapore’s bus fleet