Singapore City Centre, which spans from Singapore's central area up to the southern-most part of the city-state, comprises numerous well-established districts each with their own unique identity. This area has some of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment sites within the city-state, and it is just minutes away from Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street as well as Orchard Road. Visitors to Singapore's City Centre will find that it is teeming with scenic landmarks, including the iconic Merlion Park. This is where the historical seat of the government of Singapore is situated as well as some of the city-state's conserved buildings, monuments and educational and architectural facilities such as the Singapore Arts Museum and the National Library. Meanwhile, for those who want to spend some of their time shopping around the City Centre, there are multiple spots within the area which include the Sim Lim Square and the Parco Bugis Junction.

Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 3.00/ 5 1 vote Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Information The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, or the MRT, as it is popularly known as was a small metro network to begin with. Back in the year 1987, it first began operations, thereby becoming the second oldest metro network, when compared with its neighbouring countries.

The city places great emphasis on developing a sound public transportation network, with the MRT, greatly contributing to this. It currently runs on 5 lines, with 1 additional line that’s in its construction stage.

If, things go according to plan, in addition to these 6 lines, 2 more lines will also be constructed. These 5 lines, run across a length of 170.7 km, while serving 102 stations along the way. SMRT Trains and SBS Transit are the two companies responsible for the operations of this massive network. Their dual participation in its operation makes it easy to integrate the metro with the other means of public transportation that are available.

Moovit has an easy-to-download MRT LRT System Map Map, that serves as your offline Singapore map while traveling. This map can be saved in your phone.

As a result of their continuous efforts, the MRT has a daily ridership north of 2 million passengers, as of 2015. Singapore MRT System Map Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Timings and Frequency The metro service starts operations around 5:30 am and runs around midnight daily. The frequency of the trains during peak hours from 7-9 am is 2-3 minutes and about 5-7 minutes during off peak hours. During public holidays like Chinese New Year, and festivals like Deepavali and Hari Raya Puasa, the metro services are extended. Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Fares, Tickets and Cards The fares on subway are distance based and riders pay only for the distance they wish to travel. Standard tickets can be purchased for both single and return journeys. The ticket can be used within 30 days from the date of purchase and can be used up to six times.

A deposit of 10 cents is included in the purchase price of the ticket, which is refunded on the fare of the third trip. A further discount of 10 cents is also given during the sixth trip.

The passengers have the option of payment through a travel card or a ticket. For adults, the fare starts at 83 cents for upto a distance of 1 km and goes upto 228 cents for over a distance of 40 km. These are the travelcard fares, cash tickets are slightly more expensive. Adults have an option of purchasing a monthly travel card for $120. With this card, they can make unlimited use of the metro and bus services in Singapore. The fare system for students is highly subsidised. For upto 3.2 km, they are charged just 38 cents, and for distances over 7.2 km, 59 cents.

Students have various options to choose from when it comes to the purchase of monthly passes. Different passes are available for different students. The price of these passes start at $20 and go upto $85.

Senior citizens are required to pay 59 cents for distances upto 3.2 km. If travelling more than 7.2 km, their fare increases to 92 cents. People with disabilities too, benefit from discounted fares. For more information on the fares, tickets and cards, you can visit the official website at: Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Parking The Singapore Metro offers park and ride facilities to metro passengers in most stations. The standard park and ride timings are between 7.00am to 9.00pm from Monday to Friday. Passengers must pay parking fees SGD$30 for parking their vehicle. The coupon parking system offers a daily park and ride services to metro passengers from 7 am to 9pm and it will cost SGD$3 per coupon.