Several measures are being implemented to improve rail reliability:

1. Additional funding for system upgrades

The government will spend an additional $1 billion over five years to renew and upgrade rail systems, improve technology used to monitor the condition and maintenance of these systems, and uplift the capabilities of workers in the rail sector.

2. Solutions through the Rail Reliability Taskforce

The Taskforce, made up of LTA, rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit, and independent international experts, will develop immediate solutions to improve rail reliability and better coordinate how they respond to service disruptions. This could include bringing forward the renewal of critical systems. The Taskforce will submit final recommendations by end-2025.