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Transport & Logistics

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

SMRT Corporation
Singapore

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

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.
Singapore

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

The performance and integration test track (right) and the Endurance Test Track (left) at the SRTC on Mar 28.
Singapore

S$800m rail test centre opens, allows trains and rail systems to be tested in Singapore

Commuters at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station of the NEL line, at 8.10am Train services on NEL delayed due to signalling fault in Buangkok on the morning of Feb 10. In a tweet at 7.11am, SBS transit, the public transport operator said commuters can expect an additional 20 minutes for their morning commute.
Transport & Logistics

LTA to work with SBS Transit and SMRT in probe into recent train delays

Between Sep 25 and Sep 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.
Economy & Policy

Public transport fares should not be tied to service levels, disruptions: Chee Hong Tat

Many commuters were likely to have been employees travelling during peak hours.
Singapore
COMMENTARY

Off the rails but still on the clock: MRT disruption underscores need for flexible work

Passengers heading westwards on the East-West Line have been advised to factor an extra five minutes into their travel time.
Singapore

Train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista back to normal after six-day disruption

MRT trains tavelling between Clementi and Jurong East stations along the East-West Line during tests at about 5 pm on Sep 30.
Singapore

East-West Line MRT services to fully resume on Tuesday; westbound trains to run at slower speeds

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

Train service between Jurong East, Buona Vista expected to restart only on Oct 1

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