Isn’t SMRT among the world’s most consistently profitable rail operators?

Leong Sze Hian delves into SMRT’s unique balancing act between rail reliability, cost-effectiveness, and profitability in the global public transit landscape.

SMRT bus captain suspended for eating and checking phone while driving

A video surfaced showing an SMRT bus captain eating and using his phone while driving. The captain has been suspended by the company, and an investigation is underway. SMRT emphasizes its commitment to safety and reminds its bus captains to adhere to all regulations.

Delays in travel along Thomson–East Coast line due to track signal fault

Commuters along the Thomson–East Coast line were told to expect an additional 10 minutes of travel time by SMRT on Tuesday (11 Apr). SMRT first tweeted about the disruption between Woodlands North and Gardens by the Bay in both directions on its Twitter account at 7.26 am, stating that the disruption was due to a track signal fault. SMRT reported the train service resuming back to normal at 8.37 am.

SMRT: Disruption on train services caused by power cable insulation breakdown

SMRT clarified on Thursday (15 Oct) that a breakdown of insulation of…

SMS Chee Hong Tat and LTA met with Bukit Panjang MPs and residents on “possible mitigation measures” over changes to bus services

Last Saturday (8 Aug), newly appointed Senior Minister of State (SMS) for…

Residents question decision to cease operations and amending bus services at Bukit Panjang

From 16 August onwards, the bus services 700 and 700A will cease…

SMRT questioned for implementing Kaizen methodology decades late

Singapore Mass Rapid Transit announced that it has employed the Kaizen methodology…

NTWU appeals against the dismissal of two SMRT drivers

The National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) stated in a media release on…

LTA: The first batch of US-made trains also had cracks

LTA (Land Transport Authority) said that the entire first batch of US-made…