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LTA calls tender for rail noise reduction devices for Thomson-East Coast Line

The rail dampers will be installed where higher noise levels are observed due to tighter track curvatures, LTA said.
The rail dampers will be installed where higher noise levels are observed due to tighter track curvatures, LTA said.

Robots in Punggol to get help to cross the road when they deliver food and go on patrol

Sensors are planned for traffic lights at pedestrian crossings at the junction of Punggol Way and New Punggol Road as the robots may not have arms to press the push buttons.
Sensors are planned for traffic lights at pedestrian crossings at the junction of Punggol Way and New Punggol Road as the robots may not have arms to press the push buttons.

Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task

The JRL is Singapore’s first fully elevated MRT line. Find out how it was built in four-hour windows.
The JRL is Singapore’s first fully elevated MRT line. Find out how it was built in four-hour windows.

Sengkang West LRT line to resume full service on Oct 4 after six-month closure for upgrades

The Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot (above) is being upgraded to help support a larger LRT fleet needed to meet the growing number of commuters.
The Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot (above) is being upgraded to help support a larger LRT fleet needed to meet the growing number of commuters.

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Up to $0 down payment for a new BYD: The scheme helping Grab drivers own a car

PHV driver Sheik Ismail Mohamed Faisal with BYD by JC sales consultant Priscillia Yeo.
PHV driver Sheik Ismail Mohamed Faisal with BYD by JC sales consultant Priscillia Yeo.

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Why are public transport fares going up this year when energy prices are falling in Q4?

Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.
Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.

Bus, train fares to rise by up to 13 cents for adults from Dec 26 due to higher energy prices

This is the highest fare increase so far, after fares rose by up to 11 cents in the 2023 fare review exercise.
This is the highest fare increase so far, after fares rose by up to 11 cents in the 2023 fare review exercise.

New dining options for all SIA passengers; next-gen seats and in-flight entertainment system in Nov

The new tandoor roasted paneer main course for SIA passengers across various cabin classes.
The new tandoor roasted paneer main course for SIA passengers across various cabin classes.

New ERP 2 road markings, signs to be rolled out across S’pore from October

The new road signs and markings were chosen following a two-phase study conducted from March to July.
The new road signs and markings were chosen following a two-phase study conducted from March to July.

Cabbies, PHV drivers can take up bus driver jobs by signing up for new training programme from Oct 1

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.

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