Free off-peak rides on NEL and SPLRT services to be extended by 1 more year.
\n\nSengkang-Punggol LRT services will fully resume on Oct. 4 2026.
\n\nAccording to a press release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), full train services will resume on the Sengkang West Inner Loop two weeks ahead of schedule.
\n\nThe loop, via SW1 Cheng Lim from Sengkang LRT station, was temporarily closed from Apr. 19 2026 for major upgrading works.
\n\nIt was initially slated to reopen on Oct. 18 2026.
\n\nHowever, LTA said that the project team was able to expedite the upgrading works on the loop by optimising the sequence of works carried out.
\n\nThe works aimed to facilitate the tripling of the size of the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot, in order to accommodate a larger fleet and meet growing ridership demand.
\n\nSignificant modifications to the existing tracks were made, as well as the connection of new reception tracks from the expanded depot to the existing line.
\n\nNew signalling systems and equipment were also installed.
\n\nLTA also stated that the depot expansion is on track for completion by 2027.
\n\nAs the works on the Sengkang West Inner Loop come to a close, the weekday peak-period shuttle bus…
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