HISTORY OF THE MASS RAPID TRANSIT(SINGAPORE)

The history of the Mass Rapid Transit(MRT)system of Singapore commences with its planning in the 1960's,leading to its opening in 1987 with the launch of the 6km section of the North South Line(NSL)from Yio Chu Kang station to Toa Payoh station.It now has three lines in operation with a total combined route length of 109km and 64 stations.Another MRT line, the Circle Line(CCL),is also currently under construction.The Light Rail Transit(LRT)which opened in 1999 acts as a feeder service to the MRT network.