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Commuters to get more space at 17 MRT stations
The Straits TimesAs early as 2018, commuters will have up to 15 per cent more space at 17 stations on the North-South and East-West MRT lines.The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said yesterday that...
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Transport: Towards a car-lite Singapore
The Straits TimesThe two previous transport ministers - Mr Lui Tuck Yew and his predecessor, Mr Raymond Lim - made a number of profound changes that should pave the way for a more responsive and more...
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Train service on North-South Line delayed
The Straits TimesA train fault at Braddell MRT station yesterday evening slowed down the service on the North-South Line, in an episode that lasted about one hour.In a tweet at 7.17pm, train operator...
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3 new stations on Circle Line to be up by 2025
The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - The sixth stage of the Circle Line (CCL6) will be completed in 2025, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) today (Oct 28).Three more stations will be built to "close the...
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Part of Tg Pagar rail terminus to make way for MRT station
The Straits TimesParts of the historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station's platforms will be making way for the construction of the new underground Cantonment station on the Circle Line.The Land Transport...
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LTA changes train testing schedule
Lianhe WanbaoThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it will avoid testing new trains during off-service hours on Sunday nights, following a disruption on the North East Line (NEL) on Monday...
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Reliable rail system starts with good design: Khaw
The New PaperTHE rail industry may be restructured to allow for better integration between designers, builders and operators of MRT lines.Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan hinted at this in his latest...
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No seamless line transfer at Newton
The Straits TimesCOMMUTERS transferring between train lines at two interchange stations on the upcoming Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) will have to exit and re-enter fare gantries.This will be a first for...
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Rail fares between stations: SMRT replies
The Straits TimesCurrently, under distance fares, transfers between different MRT lines at interchange stations are considered a single journey ("Relook rail fares for transfers between City Hall,...
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LTA using new way to count train delays
The Straits TimesThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) has adopted a new method of tallying rail disruption numbers which excludes those caused by "external factors".Not unexpectedly, figures collated...
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Panel to review MRT, LRT power supply
The Straits TimesTHE power supply system of the entire MRT and LRT network will receive a thorough health check by next month.In a first for the rail network, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has...
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Train services at some East-West Line stations to end earlier from Feb 14
The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - Between Feb 14 and end-August, MRT train services at some stations along the East-West Line will end up to half an hour earlier from Sundays to Thursdays, except on the eve...
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MRT trains to get new display screens
The Straits TimesCommuters who are confused while making their way around MRT interchange stations such as Dhoby Ghaut or Paya Lebar will soon get some help with directions through new display screens...
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Train services at some stations along East-West Line to end earlier from Feb 14
SINGAPORE - Some train services along the East-West Line will end earlier from Feb 14 to end August this year.According to SMRT, the affected train services are between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris...
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Weighing up $2b cost of alternative route
The Straits TimesThe additional $2 billion that will be incurred by building the proposed Cross Island Line around the Central Catchment Nature Reserve instead of across it is likely to be a fraction...
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