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How Digitalisation Efforts by SMRT Has Reshaped the Way People Commute and Work

  The public transportation system in Singapore is the backbone of the country. Digitalisation offers opportunities to shape the future of urban mobility by providing better customer services. Transport operators in Singapore including SMRT Corporation and SBS Transitand the government are working together to develop digital platforms to open up intelligent and easy access to all transport services and mobility products for commuters. As the leading multi-modal transport services provider, SMRT has understood the importance of digitalisation in transportation. It leverages the latest technology to enhance the experience of commuters. Check out below how SMRT is changing the way people commute with its digitalisation initiatives. • One of the key digitalisation projects of SMRT is the Track Access Management System (TAMS). This system provides real-time updates on track application status and confirmation of track allocation, which boosts operation control and productivity. • SMRT Corpo

MRT’s Accessibility Features: What MRT Operators Are Offering

 Singapore's land transportation strategy is to develop an extensive rapid transit network where commuters can enjoy travelling on a daily basis without any challenges or obstacles. Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operators, including SMRT Corp and SBS Transit, have been successful in providing quality public transport services and maximize accessibility for all types of commuters, from the working population, elderly people to people with disabilities. Let’s check out what accessibility features MRT operators have provided to Singaporeans. • All existing MRT stations have at least one barrier-free route, wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, and wider fare gates. The fare gates are bidirectional so people don’t need to ask station staff  to turn the gate in a certain direction. • Each metro train has two wheelchair-accessible carriages, which can be located by seeing the stickers on the platform floor and platform screen door. • For people with difficulty in hearing, MRT stations