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Bukit Panjang LRT renewal substantially done, but lift replacement at two stations runs into 2027
The eight-year upgrade that caused years of service adjustments is largely finished, but lifts at Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang stations are still being replaced.
Source: Mothership
Community14 Oct 2026Bus services 80, 86, 87, 372 and 374 move back to Sengkang Bus Interchange from 31 October
After nine months at Compassvale, the five services return to Sengkang and boarding berths change the same day, so check the berth before you queue.
Source: SBS Transit
Community12 Oct 2026Deepavali Festival Village is open every evening on Campbell Lane in Little India until 8 November
A street bazaar a short walk from Little India MRT, open from 7pm every evening until Deepavali on 8 November.
Source: LISHA (Little India Shop Owners and Heritage Association)
Community4 Oct 2026Sengkang West LRT inner loop (via Cheng Lim) reopened 4 October, two weeks early
Sengkang West LRT trains via Cheng Lim are running normally again, so the temporary shuttle buses are no longer needed.
Source: Mothership
Community1 Oct 2026New bus services 873, 874 and 968 to connect Tengah and Woodlands North from 25 October
If you live or work near Tengah or Woodlands, new bus routes from 25 October give you more ways to reach nearby MRT stations.
Source: LTA
Community24 Sept 2026New rules from 23 Sept: eating, loud audio or feet on seats on buses can now cost you up to $500
New LTA rules let bus staff fine passengers up to $500 for eating, playing loud audio, or resting feet on seats — and up to $5,000 for causing danger or soiling the bus.
Source: Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Community13 Sept 2026Bukit Panjang LRT closes Sep 20 and 27 for final renewal works — buses provided
If you use the Bukit Panjang LRT on these two Sundays, plan for a replacement bus instead.
Source: LTA
Community7 Sept 2026How to pay for buses and the MRT — and the $0.60 daily fee on foreign bank cards
You can tap a contactless bank card with no registration, but a foreign-issued Visa or Mastercard costs an extra $0.60 for every day you use it. A local card avoids that.
Source: SimplyGo (TransitLink)
Updates are researched daily and reviewed by an admin before publishing, but always confirm important decisions (visa, legal, large payments) with the official source directly.