City Direct Services not awarded to Private Bus Operators
In a Lianhe Zaboao article published on 17 April 2017, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) had intended to re-tendered several City Direct
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Author: Doors Are Closing
Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CRRC Qingdao Sifang C151B
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries & CRRC Qingdao Sifang C151B is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train operating on the North South Line (NSL) and East West Line (EWL). Entering service in April 2017, these were the fifth generation of rolling stock, purchased ahead of the opening of the EWL’s Tuas West Extension in 2017, and also intended for additional capacity on both lines.
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Communications-based train control (CBTC)
Communications-based train control (CBTC) is a moving block type railway signalling system that relies on continuous telecommunications between the train
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Extension of Bus and Train Operating Hours for Good Friday 2017
Public Transport Operators SBS Transit, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead will be extending the operating hours of its train and selected bus services on the Eve of Good Friday, Thursday, 13 April 2017.
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Temporary closure of Joo Chiat Road
On Sunday, 9 April 2017, a short section of Joo Chiat Road, near the junction of Marine Parade Road and Marine
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Open Strollers allowed on Public Buses from 2nd April
From 2nd April 2017, families with children will be allowed take open strollers onboard all public buses without having to fold
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Short-Trip Services launched for Services 58, 89 and 118
From Monday, 10 April 2017, the LTA will introduce Short-Trip Services for Services 58, 89 and 118. These short-haul supplementary trips ply segments of
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SMRT trials Smart Coolers at Yishun Interchange
On 25 March 2017, SMRT introduced four Airbitat Smart Cooler units at Yishun Temporary Bus Interchange for a two-week trial which ceased on
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Partial closure of Upper Aljunied Road
On Sunday, 12 March 2017, a section of Upper Aljunied Road, between Vernon Park and Upper Serangoon Road, was permanently
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LTA evaluates 3-door MAN Lion’s City DD Concept Bus
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently evaluating a 3-door, 2-staircase MAN Lion’s City DD L Concept Bus. Bearing the registration plate SG5999Z, the double-deck bus is currently undergoing revenue service trials on Bus Service 143, operated by Tower Transit Singapore.
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