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If you want that MRT seat, ask nicely
SINGAPORE - While Dr William Wan, general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement, said the reserved seats are a reminder to commuters to be considerate, he also said how you ask for the seat is...
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Direct MRT link to Changi Airport planned
SINGAPORE - A second train link to Changi Airport is on the cards. But this one could go straight to the airport.Speaking at the Modern Railways conference at Mandarin Orchard hotel yesterday, Land...
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LTA to appoint international specialist to assess rail condition
SINGAPORE - Concerned about the fourth rail crack on the North South East West Line (NSEWL) in recent weeks, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be appointing an international trackwork specialist...
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Rail cracks found again
SINGAPORE - A rail crack delayed southbound MRT services between Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio from 6.25am on Thursday.It was the third instance of a rail crack delaying train services in Singapore since...
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SMRT in talks with LTA for complete rail overhaul
SINGAPORE - SMRT said it has begun talks with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on a complete overhaul of what it called an "ageing" rail network.The operator added that its priority was the...
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LTA: Rail audits will take place more frequently
On Friday at 11.20pm, a rail crack delayed commuters on the East-West Line.It was the second rail crack in two days and the fourth in five weeks.At a hastily assembled press conference yesterday, rail...
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LTA and SMRT detail steps to prevent rail cracks
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have detailed a series of measures to detect and prevent rail cracks on the MRT network, in response to a fourth crack found in five weeks on Friday.The...
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SMRT to close stretches of Circle Line for cable replacement on two Sunday...
On June 9 and June 23, both Botanic Gardens and Farrer Road stations will operate with a single platform from 6am to 10am.Get the full story from The Straits Times.Publication Date: Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013
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Train services along the North East Line disrupted
Train sevices between Dhoby Ghaut and Outram Park services along the North East Line were disrupted at about 8.45pm due to a power fault.Get the full story from The Straits Times.Publication Date:...
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Report by fare review committee to be delayed by a few months
SINGAPORE - The committee will spend the additional months following up on issues brought up during two focus group sessions held earlier this year. These sessions had involved voluntary welfare...
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Leaking pipe causes stink at Bedok MRT station
People were forced to walk in slippery conditions, and some could be seen pinching their noses and covering their faces with handkerchiefs. Get the full story from The Straits Times.Publication Date:...
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Cross Island MRT Line: LTA delays environment study
SINGAPORE - The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will hold back its study of the environmental impact of the Cross Island MRT Line until after nature groups have completed their investigations.It made...
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Slowdown in MRT services between Ang Mo Kio and Bishan
In a statement on SMRT's Facebook page, the train operator said it was informed at 6am that an insulating rail joint between the two stations had been damaged. Such joints provide insulation along the...
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30-minute delay for train services along North East Line
SINGAPORE - Train services on the North East Line are being delayed on Wednesday evening due to a train fault, said SBS Transit.Get the full story from The Straits Times.Publication Date: Wednesday,...
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SMRT to reduce train speed due to low visibility caused by haze
SINGAPORE - "Our trains will be travelling at slower speeds along the (North-South and East-West lines)", said the rail operator in a Facebook post on Saturday morning.Get the full story from The...
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LTA probes NEL train disruption
THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched an investigation into a two-hour disruption on the North East Line (NEL) on Wednesday evening.Following the chaos caused by the stoppage, LTA said it...
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New man takes over train ops at SMRT
SMRT has a new man helming its entire train operations.The transport operator announced yesterday that it has appointed its senior vice-president for maintenance and engineering, Mr Lee Ling Wee, as...
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LTA gives details on free MRT rides
A YEAR-LONG trial offering free travel before peak hours will not apply to students and national servicemen who buy monthly concession passes, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).Holders of such...
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Free peak hour MRT rides: Few takers so far on first day
Most said they were sticking with their normal travel patterns for now, while a handful said they would consider starting their city bound commute earlier in the coming days to take advantage of the...
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Free peak hour MRT rides: Few takers so far on first day
Most said they were sticking with their normal travel patterns for now, while a handful said they would consider starting their city bound commute earlier in the coming days to take advantage of the...
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