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SMRT Collaborates with A*STAR to Enhance Productivity, Safety, and Sustainability in Land Transport

Singapore has created a best-in-class public transport system, which is accessible, efficient, convenient, sustainable, and at the same time affordable. A recent report said the convenience and flexibility of the Singaporean ticketing system, using the EZ-Link card, is one of the "outstanding" features. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operators are working together to improve rail reliability and performance even more. Recently, Singaporean public transport operator,  SMRT  Corporation partnered with the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*Star) to develop technologies to improve Singapore's transport network reliability and performance. How SMRT and A*STAR Collaboration Will Benefits People   SMRT embarked on a five-year agreement with A*STAR to leverage its capabilities in Research & Development (R&D) and technologies such as AI, intelligent automation, and data analytics. This collaboration will help SMRT to innovate cost-effective

Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 to Open for Passenger Service from 13 November 2022

The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 (TEL3) will start operating with 11 stations on 13 November 2022. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that these TEL3 stations that will begin passenger services are Stevens, Napier, Orchard Boulevard, Orchard, Great World, Havelock, Outram Park, Maxwell, Shenton Way, Marina Bay, and Gardens by the Bay. There are four interchange stations which include Stevens, Orchard, Outram Park, and Marina Bay. Another two stations under TEL Stage 3 – Mount Pleasant and Marina South – will open only when housing developments around them are ready. “ This is a very important addition to our MRT system. (The 11 stations) have very important points of intersection with the existing MRT lines. And therefore, it adds much resilience and of course, convenience through interconnectivity for commuters in Singapore ,” said Transport Minister S. Iswaran.   Free Travel on November 11, 2022 LTA will be conducting an opening event on November 11, 2022. Commuters can