In celebration of the Christmas ‘sea-sun’, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in collaboration with SBS Transit (SBST), have decked out trains, buses and an MRT station in a ‘Tropical Christmas’ theme. Themed stations, trains and buses are part of LTA’s efforts to liven up the commuting experience during festive seasons and foster a positive commuter culture.

2.  Starting from today until 31 December, commuters will be greeted by our Graciousness characters in the midst of palm trees, cheery flamingos and nutcrackers dressed in tropical shirts, on trains plying SBST’s Downtown and North East Lines, as well as SMRT’s North-South/East-West Lines. The concourse area in Dhoby Ghaut Station has also been decorated in a similar theme, so that commuters transiting between rail lines can soak in the Christmas holiday atmosphere. Commuters transiting between rail lines can also experience the festivities at Dhoby Ghaut Station concourse. For the first time, five buses on Service numbers 5, 7, 30, 65 and 197 will also be decked out in this year’s merry and bright theme. Please find photos of the themed station, trains and buses appended below.

3.  Together with beneficiaries from the Viriya Family Services Centre, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan took a ride on one of the Tropical Christmas-themed trains on the NEL today. Please refer to the Annex for photos of the themed station, trains and buses.

4.  Minister Khaw also visited the Knackstop Tree of Joy at Suntec City today. Knackstop is a collection of creative and practical keepsakes inspired by our public transport system. The Tree of Joy is a Christmas tree designed with public transport elements, displayed at the pop-up Knackstop store at Suntec City West, North Link 3 (Esplanade MRT station – Exit A / Promenade MRT station – Exit C) to celebrate the holiday season.

5.  Shoppers can spread the festive cheer a little further this Christmas by purchasing gifts for their loved ones from Knackstop. Net proceeds from Knackstop goes to the LTA Cares Fund, a fund dedicated to the transport needs of the disadvantaged. From now till 22 December, shoppers get to redeem a mystery Knackstop keepsake and an exclusive wrapping paper with every $20 spent.  For more information on Knackstop and our full range of merchandise, please visit knackstop.sg.


Annex: Photos of the themed station, trains and buses