
History of the MRT (Singapore) - Wikipedia
In 1982, the MRT was greenlit and the government established the Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC) to oversee the construction and operation of the MRT system. The construction of the MRT system, which began in 1983, was a massive undertaking. The first section, known as the North–South Line (NSL), began construction in 1983.
A Journey into Singapore MRT’s Past | Remember Singapore
2013年7月23日 · The development of MRT, upon the completion of its initial stage in the late eighties, was then the largest public project in Singapore, costing a total of $5 billion in construction. The Evolution of the MRT Map. The early MRT map of NS Line and EW Line consisted of 42 stations, 15 of which were underground.
Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) - Wikipedia
The Mass Rapid Transit system, locally known by the initialism MRT, is a rapid transit system in Singapore and the island country's principal mode of railway transportation. After two decades of planning the system commenced operations in November 1987 with an initial 6 km (3.7 mi) stretch consisting of five stations.
History of the MRT System | SGTrains.com
2021年7月8日 · The construction of the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) System was the largest infrastructure project undertaken by the Republic during the early days of independence. The only choices of public transport available in Singapore in the early 60s were buses, taxis and trishaws and the lack of seamless connectivity of the public transport ...
System Maps Over the Years | A Train of Thought by SGTrains
2020年6月15日 · The system map has been constantly updated to reflect changes to the train network, such as the opening of new MRT lines, along with the addition of new stations and interchanges. SEE ALSO: Current MRT/LRT System Map »
[OLD VIDEO] The History of Singapore's MRT: 1987-2017 and …
2017年5月26日 · Taking a look at the history of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit train system from 1987 to 2017 and beyond. Please note, LRTs are not included as this video pr...
Historical Maps: Singapore MRT Map and Diagram, c. 2000
2020年6月27日 · A fascinating map and diagram of the Singapore MRT from the period c. 2000 (after the opening of the Bukit Panjang LRT in 1999, but before the change to a different mapping style in 2001). Both show the original method of using paired colours for each direction of travel along a route – an unconventional…
History of the Singapore MRT - Land Transport Guru
2024年2月5日 · How was the MRT system born? This article explores the events leading to the birth of the first MRT lines in Singapore. In 1967, two years after the Independence of Singapore, a four-year State and City Planning study began to access future land use and transportation needs in light of the Government’s overall development policies.
Tha Mass Rapid Transit - Roots
The initial MRT system was to be 67 km long, across three lines with 42 stations: North-South Line from Yishun to Marina Bay; East-West Line from Pasir Ris to Boon Lay; and the Western Line between Jurong Town and Bukit Panjang.
History of the Mass Rapid Transit - SgWiki
2025年2月28日 · Government decided to build the MRT. 1983: 14 October: Established the then MRT Corporation (Now Land Transport Authority). 22 October: Ground-breaking ceremony at Shan Road. 1987: 6 August: SMRT Corporation was established. 7 November: North–South Line began operation. Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh were opened. 12 …