2000
1 June 2000
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 5-10 cents increase for all adult fares. 10-20 cents increase for Single Trip fares, and introduction of intermediate fares for Child/Student Fares.
2001
1 January 2001
The Changi Depot-Tanah Merah section had been cut off.
10 January 2001
Opening of Expo Station, from Tanah Merah.
31 July 2001
Change of colour coding system.
18 October 2001
Opening of Dover Station between Clementi and Buona Vista.
2002
8 February 2002
Opening of Changi Airport Station, extended from Expo.
8 April 2002
C751B trains were withdrawn due to faulty gearboxes.
13 April 2002
EZ-Link cards have been started selling.
1 July 2002
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 4 cents increase for all adult/senior-citizen EZ-Link card fares, while 5 cents increase for farecard fares.
1 December 2002
LTA have already completed the switchover to EZ-Link cards. Farecards are no longer used.
2003
18 January 2003
The second LRT in Singapore, Sengkang LRT opened, with the exception of Sengkang West LRT.
3 March 2003
A car crashed onto a stretch of at-grade track along Lentor Avenue in between Khatib MRT Station and Yio Chu Kang MRT Station, resulting in a light, minor collision by an oncoming train.
20 June 2003
The PTC, LTA, TransitLink, SBS Transit and SMRT Corporation have been acquired by the new organisation:
"Transport for Singapore"
20 June 2003
Opening of North East Line.
Stations from HarbourFront, Outram Park, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Dhoby Ghaut, Little India, Farrer Park, Boon Keng, Potong Pasir, Serangoon, Kovan, Hougang, Sengkang to Punggol.
2005
29 January 2005
The third LRT in Singapore, Punggol LRT opened, with the exception of Oasis and Damai stations on Punggol East LRT and all stations in Punggol West LRT. Sengkang West LRT opened, with the exception of Cheng Lim, Farmway and Kupang.
1 July 2005
TfS have applied fare adjustment. 1-3 cents increase for adult/senior-citizen EZ-Link card fares, 10 cent increase for cash fares.
2006
7 January 2006
Opening of the line to Bukit Batok from Bukit Panjang (Light Rapid Transit), stations include Hillview and Bukit Batok East.
8 January 2006
Singapore MRT bombings in Marina Bay, Raffles Place, Toa Payoh and Dhoby Ghaut. There is also a bus explosion in Toa Payoh.
15 January 2006
Opening of Buangkok Station between Hougang and Sengkang.
20 May 2006
Due to the construction of North Coast Line, the Pasir Ris section (maintenance area) will be cut down.
24 July 2006
Stations south of Dhoby Ghaut closed due to lost of traction power. Attempts to bring the power back failed and hundred passengers were evacuated from the trains. According to later investigations, a cable which supplied traction power came loose.
1 October 2006
TfS have applied fare adjustment. 1-3 cents increase for adult/senior-citizen EZ-Link card fares.
2007
7 January 2007
The line, also unused tunnel, also extended to Punggol north side (canal).
15 June 2007
Oasis LRT station opened in Punggol East LRT.
18 June 2007
Hillview station opened.
14 July 2007
The construction site west of HarbourFront, closed to all. It will become Circle Line's tunnel.
7 November 2007 Singapore MRT, the first 20 Years
SMRT celebrates 20th anniversary.
15 November 2007
Farmway LRT station opened in Sengkang West LRT.
2008
1 January 2008
North South MRT Line was converted to ATO (Automatic Train Operation). Ang Mo Kio - Pasir Ris section split into two sets of train phases, Ang Mo Kio - Jurong East (North South Line) and Jurong East - Pasir Ris (East West Line). The tracks became a experimental closing. This only late night services (after 2230) and freight/maintenance trains allowed.
Night services were also launched, the lines are:
East West Line: Pasir Ris - Boon Lay
North East Line: HarbourFront - Punggol
North South Line: Jurong East - Marina Bay
1 January 2008
The new fare system is officially launched.
January 2008 Rolling Stock
The new C945 - Bombardier Transportation have been arrived.
17 January 2008
Opening of North Coast Line from Pasir Ris to Punggol.
21 January 2008
No trains were going along this rail because of a service train accident in the middle of Simei MRT Station and Tampines MRT Station in the midnight. Residents along the nearby flats heard a crash sound and when they looked out they were surprised to see a service train minor crash. The trains are suspended east of Tanah Merah in 21 January 2008. The East Rail Line and West Rail Line had freight trains and intercity trains, heard a crash. LTA fined SMRT/TfS, $387,176 for the crashes.
1 March 2008
The Lentor station is due to open, including Tampines Primary school station. Opening of the line from Pasir Ris to Changi Airport.
25 March 2008
Completion of express-track system.
4 March 2008
Transport Strike 2008, which means of closing services.
1 June 2008
Closure of the line west of Boon Lay due to the construction of Joo Koon station.
27 July 2008
Bishan station completed reorganisation.
17 August 2008
Jurong East MRT Station started closing platforms.
29 August 2008
The new Tampines Primary School MRT station opened.
19 December 2008
The new franchise operators East West Trains and North South Railway have taken over for their franchises.
28 December 2008
New EZ-Link CEPAS Cards launched.
2009
9 January 2009
Mass EZ-Link Card Exchange Exercise Begins
25 January 2009
Opening of the line from Bukit Batok: Bukit Batok West.
26 January 2009
MRT Corporation was re-constituted for projects.
21 February 2009
Opening of the line, North Coast Line to Woodlands.
28 February 2009
East West Line will be extended from Boon Lay to Joo Koon via Pioneer.
17 March 2009
Official opening of the line Bukit Batok West - Jurong Park.
2009 Rolling Stock
C945 have finished arriving, with the last train 599/600 sent to the depot. C751Bs began phasing out.
4 May 2009
001/002 withdrawn from service, went to be scrapped in July 2009.
28 May 2009
Opening of Circle Line from Bartley to Marymount.
133,653km - Train Service Length
171,222km - Construction Length
85 - Total Stations
Sunday, April 26, 2009
1990 - 2000
1990
12 March 1990
Opening of the eighth section of the MRT
Stations include Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang, from Jurong East.
6 July 1990
Opening of the final section of the MRT
Stations include Boon Lay, extended from Lakeside.
1 October 1990
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 10 cent increase in all prices.
1993
5 August 1993
Two C151 trains collided each other at Clementi MRT Station. The collision happened because a work train that did maintenance work early morning had spilled some oil onto the tracks.
1994
1994 Rolling Stock
The new C651 have been arrived.
1 June 1994
PTC have applied fare adjustment, resulting another 10 cent increase.
7 August 1994
The section of Yishun (Yishun north) had to be shortened due to the construction of Woodlands Extension.
15 November 1994
The Marina Bay station have added more length to unused tunnel south.
1995
1 October 1995
PTC have applied fare adjustment, change of distance-related fare structure to charge more, adjustment of fare structure to have different pricing between Single Trip and Farecard fares.
1996
10 February 1996
Opening of the Woodlands Extension.
Stations from Yishun, via Sembawang, Admiralty, Woodlands, Marsiling, Kranji, Yew Tee to Choa Chu Kang.
16 February 1996
Construction begins on North East Line.
1997
1 June 1997
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 10 cents increase for all Single-Trip Fares, 10 cents discount for Adult Farecard fares before 7.30am and $2-$5 increase for concession prices.
9 October 1997
A maintenance train derailed in Toa Payoh station. It was because the staff member failed to reset the track alignment properly.
1999
13 April 1999
An empty C651 train on its way back to Bishan Depot after derailment between Yio Chu Kang and Khatib. It was because the station master failed to reset the track alignment properly.
1999 Rolling Stock
The new C751B - generation have been arrived.
6 November 1999
The Light Rapid Transit in Bukit Panjang opens.
12 March 1990
Opening of the eighth section of the MRT
Stations include Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang, from Jurong East.
6 July 1990
Opening of the final section of the MRT
Stations include Boon Lay, extended from Lakeside.
1 October 1990
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 10 cent increase in all prices.
1993
5 August 1993
Two C151 trains collided each other at Clementi MRT Station. The collision happened because a work train that did maintenance work early morning had spilled some oil onto the tracks.
1994
1994 Rolling Stock
The new C651 have been arrived.
1 June 1994
PTC have applied fare adjustment, resulting another 10 cent increase.
7 August 1994
The section of Yishun (Yishun north) had to be shortened due to the construction of Woodlands Extension.
15 November 1994
The Marina Bay station have added more length to unused tunnel south.
1995
1 October 1995
PTC have applied fare adjustment, change of distance-related fare structure to charge more, adjustment of fare structure to have different pricing between Single Trip and Farecard fares.
1996
10 February 1996
Opening of the Woodlands Extension.
Stations from Yishun, via Sembawang, Admiralty, Woodlands, Marsiling, Kranji, Yew Tee to Choa Chu Kang.
16 February 1996
Construction begins on North East Line.
1997
1 June 1997
PTC have applied fare adjustment. 10 cents increase for all Single-Trip Fares, 10 cents discount for Adult Farecard fares before 7.30am and $2-$5 increase for concession prices.
9 October 1997
A maintenance train derailed in Toa Payoh station. It was because the staff member failed to reset the track alignment properly.
1999
13 April 1999
An empty C651 train on its way back to Bishan Depot after derailment between Yio Chu Kang and Khatib. It was because the station master failed to reset the track alignment properly.
1999 Rolling Stock
The new C751B - generation have been arrived.
6 November 1999
The Light Rapid Transit in Bukit Panjang opens.
1960 - 1990
1967 - 1983
Planning stage of MRT
1983
14 October 1983
The MRT Corporation was founded.
22 October 1983
Construction begins at Shan Road (between Novena and Toa Payoh).
1986
July 1986 Rolling Stock
The first MRT train being delivered to Bishan MRT Depot. Other trains are expected to follow during this times:
001/002 - 007/008: 1986
009/010 - 049/050: 1987
051/052 - 091/092: 1988
093/094 - 131/132: 1989
1987
6 August 1987
Singapore MRT (SMRT) incorporated.
7 November 1987
Official opening of MRT
Stations include Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Braddell and Toa Payoh. Officiated by Mr Ong Teng Cheong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
12 December 1987
Opening of the second section of the MRT
Stations include Novena, Newton, Orchard, Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut, City Hall, Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar and Outram Park, extended from Toa Payoh. Officiated by Mr Goh Chok Tong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
1988
12 March 1988
Opening of the third section of the MRT
Stations include Tiong Bahru, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista and Clementi, extended from Outram Park. Officiated by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore.
5 November 1988
Opening of the fourth section of the MRT
Stations include Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside, extended from Clementi.
20 December 1988
Opening of the fifth section of the MRT
Stations include Khatib and Yishun, extended from Yio Chu Kang.
1989
3 November 1989
The City Hall-Raffles Place section was cut off. MRT lines were divided: Lakeside-Raffles Place and City Hall-Yishun.
4 November 1989
Opening of the sixth section of the MRT
Stations include Marina Bay for the North South Line, and extended from Raffles Place. Stations include Bugis, Lavender, Kallang, Aljunied, Paya Lebar, Eunos, Kembangan, Bedok and Tanah Merah, and extended from City Hall. Thus, it starts 2-line system.
16 December 1989
Opening of the seventh section of the MRT
Stations include Simei, Tampines and Pasir Ris, extended from Tanah Merah.
Planning stage of MRT
1983
14 October 1983
The MRT Corporation was founded.
22 October 1983
Construction begins at Shan Road (between Novena and Toa Payoh).
1986
July 1986 Rolling Stock
The first MRT train being delivered to Bishan MRT Depot. Other trains are expected to follow during this times:
001/002 - 007/008: 1986
009/010 - 049/050: 1987
051/052 - 091/092: 1988
093/094 - 131/132: 1989
1987
6 August 1987
Singapore MRT (SMRT) incorporated.
7 November 1987
Official opening of MRT
Stations include Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Braddell and Toa Payoh. Officiated by Mr Ong Teng Cheong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
12 December 1987
Opening of the second section of the MRT
Stations include Novena, Newton, Orchard, Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut, City Hall, Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar and Outram Park, extended from Toa Payoh. Officiated by Mr Goh Chok Tong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
1988
12 March 1988
Opening of the third section of the MRT
Stations include Tiong Bahru, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista and Clementi, extended from Outram Park. Officiated by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore.
5 November 1988
Opening of the fourth section of the MRT
Stations include Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside, extended from Clementi.
20 December 1988
Opening of the fifth section of the MRT
Stations include Khatib and Yishun, extended from Yio Chu Kang.
1989
3 November 1989
The City Hall-Raffles Place section was cut off. MRT lines were divided: Lakeside-Raffles Place and City Hall-Yishun.
4 November 1989
Opening of the sixth section of the MRT
Stations include Marina Bay for the North South Line, and extended from Raffles Place. Stations include Bugis, Lavender, Kallang, Aljunied, Paya Lebar, Eunos, Kembangan, Bedok and Tanah Merah, and extended from City Hall. Thus, it starts 2-line system.
16 December 1989
Opening of the seventh section of the MRT
Stations include Simei, Tampines and Pasir Ris, extended from Tanah Merah.
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