History of the MRT (Singapore) | mrt singapore
MapoftheMRTsystemfrom1987to1996ThehistoryoftheMassRapidTransitsystemofSingaporecommencedwithitsplanninginthe1960s,whichfinallyledtoitsopeningin1987withthelaunchofthe6 kmsectionoftheNorthSouthLinefromYioChuKangtoToaPayoh.Atthetime,itwasthelargestinfrastructureprojectundertakenbythecountryduringitsearlydaysofindependence.TheonlychoicesofpublictransportavailableinSingaporeintheearly60swerebuses,taxisandtrishawsandthelackofseamlessconnectivityofthepublictransportsystemresultedinlongandinconvenie...
Map of the MRT system from 1987 to 1996The history of the Mass Rapid Transit system of Singapore commenced with its planning in the 1960s, which finally led to its opening in 1987 with the launch of the 6 km section of the North South Line from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh.
At the time, it was the largest infrastructure project undertaken by the country during its early days of independence. The only choices of public transport available in Singapore in the early 60s were buses, taxis and trishaws and the lack of seamless connectivity of the public transport system resulted in long and inconvenient journeys.
As of 2021, it now has six lines in operation with a total combined route length of 216 km (134 mi) and 127 stations. The Light Rail Transit which first opened in 1999 also acts as a feeder service to the MRT network.
Construction of backbone network[edit] Conceptualisation[edit]The idea of constructing a rapid transit line in the country was initiated...