Which MRT Line is the oldest?
North-South Line
The North-South Line (NSL) or more commonly known as the red MRT line, is Singapore’s first and oldest MRT line. As the name suggests, the NSL connects the southern and northern regions of Singapore.
When did the first MRT open?
7 November 1987
On 7 November 1987, a five-station segment from Toa Payoh to Yio Chu Kang opened its doors to the first passengers. Thousands of curious Singaporeans came to try out the MRT on the first day alone. A month later, on 12 December 1987, nine more stations were added from Novena to Outram Park.
Who invented the MRT?
The program was developed by Drs. Greg Little and Ken Robinson. Because of the immediate beneficial impact that was seen, the program was expanded and offered to the general inmate population and various specialty programs. The first MRT programs won several national awards in the late 1980s.
Is the MRT in Singapore 24 hours?
Train Operation Hours and Frequency 5.30am to around midnight daily.
What MRT stand for?
Metro Rail Transit
MRT stands for Metro Rail Transit or Mass Rapid Transit, while LRT stands for Light Rail Transit.
How many stops Green Line?
When completed, the Green Line will comprise 29 stations spanning 46 kilometres.
When did the Expo MRT station in Singapore Open?
The station opened on 10 January 2001 upon the request of Singapore Expo, a year before the opening of the Changi Airport station. The branch line was later extended to Changi Airport when that station opened on 8 February 2002.
Where is the Expo MRT station in Xilin?
It is located within the Xilin planning subzone, and is built along Changi South Avenue 1, near the junction with Expo Drive. The station is designed by British architectural firm Foster and Partners, featuring two shell-shaped roof elements.
What to do if there is a MRT breakdown at Expo?
In the event of a MRT service disruption affecting Expo station, rail bridging services (also called MRT breakdown shuttle buses) may be activated to ply affected stretches of the East West Line or Downtown Line. In which case, the buses can be boarded from the following bus stops:
When did the Changi Airport MRT station open?
Plans to connect the EWL to Changi Airport were finalised in 1996 and construction began in 1999. The station opened on 10 January 2001, a year earlier than the Changi Airport station. It later became the terminus for the DTL upon the completion of Stage 3 of that line in 2017.