The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, or SMRT, is a rapid transit system forming the major component of the railway system in Singapore, spanning the entire city-state. The initial section of the SMRT, between Toa Payoh and Yio Chu Kang, opened on 7 November 1987, making it the second-oldest metro system in Southeast Asia, after Philippine's. The network has since grown rapidly in accordance with Singapore's aim of developing a comprehensive rail network as the backbone of the public transport system in Singapore, with an average daily ridership of 3.031 million. The SMRT network encompasses 178.2 kilometres of route, with 106 stations in operation, on standard gauge.
Mobile phone and 3G service is available in every part of the network.Underground stations and the trains themselves are air-conditioned, while above-ground stations have ceiling fans installed.
Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
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Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) tours
Visit Changi Chapel and Museum with a professional guide in Changi Village, an ethnic Malay community of Singapore. Learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Malays and see what life was like in a mid-century ‘kampung’ (traditional dwelling) before stopping in Tampines New Town. You’ll...
Take a private tour of Changi Chapel and Museum, and witness World War II history in Changi Village – an ethnic Malay enclave on Singapore’s east coast. With a professional guide, discover the Malays’ rich cultural heritage and witness life in a mid-century ‘kampung’ (traditional dwelling)....
Meet your guide at a central location not far from the Clarke Quay MRT Station, and spend the morning on a 4-hour bike tour of Singapore. You'll visit the housing estate of Tiong Bahru, pedal along the Singapore River, and explore the colorful nooks of Kampong Glam. Your ride is accompanied by...
Join this personalized walking tour by a local guide, kept to a small group size of no more than six people. Discover the eastern shores of Singapore via public bus to the first Heritage Town located at Katong and Joo Chiat, where over 800 decorative buildings in the area have been beautifully...
A twilight trek in a dark forest that conceals dilapidate relics of the city's historical past. The trail leading back into the Colonial Era of Singapore. Highlights are an abandoned reservoir canopied by tall trees at the foothills. Locate a WW2 Japanese Tomb sitting on a buttressed embankment...
You may not have had the chance to taste the famous Durian. This fruit is so well-known for its distinct smell and taste that it has previously been used as a challenge on reality shows. Durian is thorny and hard on the outside, but has soft and creamy flesh. You will most likely have extreme love or...
