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There is an extensive metro system covering most parts of the island. The system is operated by two separate companies: | There is an extensive metro system covering most parts of the island. The system is operated by two separate companies: | ||
* [https://www.smrt.com.sg/ SMRT]: East West Line, North South Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line | * [https://www.smrt.com.sg/ SMRT]: East West Line, North South Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line | ||
* [ | * [https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/ SBS Transit]: North East Line, Downtown Line | ||
Despite the split in ownership, information and fare systems are shared. See also [https://www.urbanrail.net/as/sing/singapore.htm UrbanRail]. | Despite the split in ownership, information and fare systems are shared. See also [https://www.urbanrail.net/as/sing/singapore.htm UrbanRail]. | ||
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DETAILS | DETAILS | ||
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==Obscure | ==Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services== | ||
See [ | See [[Singapore - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]. | ||
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==Special Notes== | ==Special Notes== | ||
DETAILS | DETAILS | ||
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==Border Crossings== | |||
{{Malaysia - Singapore}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 21 August 2025
Country Details
See Wikipedia
Railway System
As an island microstate, Singapore has no national rail system as such. The Malaysian national operator, KTMB, provides passenger service to a Singapore terminal at Woodlands - see Malaysia.
Singapore MRT
There is an extensive metro system covering most parts of the island. The system is operated by two separate companies:
- SMRT: East West Line, North South Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line
- SBS Transit: North East Line, Downtown Line
Despite the split in ownership, information and fare systems are shared. See also UrbanRail.
Infrastructure
- Gauge: standard
- Electrification: 1500V DC overhead (North East Line); 750V DC third rail (other lines)
- Rule of the road: left
Maps
- Official system map at Land Transport Authority; SMRT and SBS Transit use the same map
- Schematic map at UrbanRail
- Geographic map at Wikipedia
LRT systems
Note that the LRT systems at Punggol, Sengkang and Bukit Panjang are rubber-tyred peoplemovers, not conventional railways.
Other Railways
None known
Tourist Lines
None known
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
See Singapore - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services.
Border Crossings
Malaysia - Singapore
Johor Bahru Sentral KTM - Woodlands Train Checkpoint KTM
KTM operates shuttle trains across the causeway between Johor Bahru Sentral and Woodlands Train Checkpoint. This line is scheduled to close by June 2027, when the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System line to Woodlands North is due to be opened.
Johor Bahru Bukit Chagar RTS - Woodlands North RTS
The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System is due to open in mid 2027. It will replace the shuttle trains across the causeway between Johor Bahru Sentral and Woodlands Train Checkpoint.
