The first MRT map of Singapore depicted two main lines stretching east to west and north to south. By the end of 1988, 20 more stations were constructed, and the Boon Lay station on the East West line marked the completion of the initial plan on July 6th, 1990, two years ahead of schedule. Spanning six kilometers (approximately 3.7 miles), this section encompassed five stations. The inaugural section of the MRT, part of the red North South line, began operating on November 7th, 1987. The origins of the MRT can be traced back to the early 1980s. How did the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system come into being, and what does the future hold? Let's delve into some captivating details about the SMRT map and the entire network.
