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In 1965 , mass rapid transit was not available yet . The main mode of public transport system were buses but there were also trishaws and taxis .

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the government made a decision to build and put in funds to their proposed $5 billion MRT system. The MRT was not only an investment but also means a long-term invest , bringing multiple effects such as increasing land values .

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The MRT system that was approved was 67km long and consisted of three lines , North-South line from Yishun to Marina Bay , East west line from Pasir Ris to Boon Lay , western line between Jurong town and Bukit Panjang .

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Fast forward to 1987, Singapore had their first Mass rapid transit system on November 7 , the first section of the North-South Line (NSL) begun operations which connected five stations from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh . The official launch of the entire MRT system by Prime minister Lee Kuan Yew . The north south line was the first to be made as North south was seen as one of their most badly affected by traffic .

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In the late 1900s, Singapore significantly enhanced its MRT system by focusing on its expansion , improved connectivity , and enhanced infrastructure. The initial MRT network , which began operations in 1987 saw extensions like the woodlands MRT line and the North-East Line , addressing the growing population and demands . Singapore improved station design , capacity and expanded local acces to the MRT.

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In 1990s , the circle line was divided in to 5 stages with stage one forces tied to be operational by 2006 .

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Construction got delayed by a tunnel collapse at a highway on 20 April 2004 as a result the circle line was fully launched in stages with fully complete line opening on 8 October 2011.

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Fast forward to 2011. 3rd of April a 14 year old girl fell onto the MRt tracks at Ang Mo Kio and was hit by a train which caused her to lose both of her legs . As a result of their accident , screen doors were installed in all 36 above-ground MRT stations to prevent commuters from falling on to the tracks

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In 2016,Tuas west extension was completed .

In 2017, down town line old be completed and it was divided into 3 phases .

2018:the Thomson Line was linked to the existing North South line by linking the north to the city .

2020:the eastern region line will link residents in Changi and the East Coast area to Marina Bay that was completed in 2020.

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The Jurong region line would connect residents of Chua Chu Kang , Boon Lay and the future Tengah area to activity hubs in Jurong West . This line was expected to be completed in 2025 back then but it is said to be completed in 2027-2029.

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Thomson East Coast line was completed. MRT was also made more environmentally friendly by including energy-efficient train and system , more green stations , use of sustainable materials in construction . Also prioritises energy efficiency in its operations, with features like regenerative braking and smart energy management systems. Compared to the past , MRT use to operate by human or animal power, through a treadwheel. Now , it is more sustainable, environmentally friendly and better for the environment.