Public transport

New Circle Line signs to show ‘clockwise’ and ‘anticlockwise’ train directions

As the line would operate as a closed loop, commuters will need to navigate between clockwise and anticlockwise service routes.

Call for stricter safety, maintenance checks on ageing trains in Malaysia

There were 25 passengers on board the train which derailed on the morning of May 28, all of whom were safely evacuated.

Not an ‘ordinary service disruption’: Malaysia’s transport minister on LRT derailment in KL

25 passengers were safely evacuated, and crowds of passengers were left stranded at stations along the route.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026

Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

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What it takes to engineer an ‘uneventful’ train ride for commuters

Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using technologies like AI and automation to detect potential faults early and prevent them from disrupting commuter journeys.

‘Terrorist’ knife attack at train station in Switzerland leaves three wounded

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said the man was armed with a knife.

LRT train derails near Chan Sow Lin station in KL, 25 passengers safe

Rapid KL confirmed the incident in a statement and the authenticity of images that have been circulating on social media.

RTS set to start in 2027, but JB residents are bracing themselves for ‘years’ of congestion

The rail link between JB and Singapore is expected to carry up to 10,000 passengers an hour during peak periods.

‘It was the right thing to do’: SBS bus driver finds and returns diamond ring worth $35,000

Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.

Bus captain allegedly assaulted by passenger after missed stop

In a post on Facebook, Go-Ahead said public transport workers should not have to endure abuse in the course of their work.

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