The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that Singapore’s MRT network will see more planned closures in the coming years as major upgrades and critical maintenance works are carried out.

With the current nightly maintenance window no longer sufficient, authorities say longer shutdowns are necessary to ensure the rail system remains safe, reliable, and future-ready.

But what will these planned closures mean for commuters, businesses, and the wider economy?

And how will Singapore balance immediate inconvenience with long-term rail improvements?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Timothy Wong, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, NUS, to find out more.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that Singapore&rsquo;s MRT network will see more planned closures in the coming years as major upgrades and critical maintenance works are carried out.
With the current nightly maintenance window no longer sufficient, authorities say longer shutdowns are necessary to ensure the rail system remains safe, reliable, and future-ready.
But what will these planned closures mean for commuters, businesses, and the wider economy?
And how will Singapore balance immediate inconvenience with long-term rail improvements?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Timothy Wong, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, NUS, to find out more.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.