Rail Network
Today, more than 160 stations across six MRT lines span the island. This 240km system has over three million daily ridership. In addition, there are more than 40 stations across two LRT lines and this 28km system has over 200 thousand daily ridership. More networks are being built to further expand rail coverage.
The train system is currently run by two public transport operators – SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) and SBS Transit (SBST).
- SMRT operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang LRT.
- SBST operates the North East Line and the Downtown Line, and the Sengkang-Punggol LRT.
Plan your journey by using LTA's journey planner or transport tools.
Maps for Download
System Maps for Download
Maps are available at all stations for your reference, or try our interactive map online.
Train Operation Hours and Frequency
5.30am to around midnight daily. Operating hours are usually extended during festive periods. You may check the SMRT and SBS Transit websites for changes in operating hours, or download the MyTransport app (iOS | Android).
Train frequency is 2 to 3 minutes during the peak hours of 7am to 9am and about 5 to 7 minutes during off-peak times.
Paying for Your Ride
Use a stored value EZ-Link card/NETS FlashPay card/NETS Prepaid card/ Concession card or SimplyGo EZ-Link/Concession card where fares are charged based on distance travelled.
If you are paying adult fare, you may also use your American Express, Mastercard® or Visa contactless credit and debit cards, mobile wallets*, or NETS Tap contactless bank cards to pay for your train and bus fares, and skip top-ups to a separate transit card altogether.
Please note that single trip tickets have been phased out since March 2022.
*ApplePay, Google Pay, SamsungPay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay, Singtel Dash
For more information on accepted forms of payment on Public Transport, please visit Plan Your Journey.
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