How Does the MRT Move?

The East-West Line

In Episode 8 of Riding the MRT with Jonah & Mama, we explore Singapore's longest MRT line: the East-West Line! Jonah shares the history of this iconic green line, explains the Changi Airport branch, names every station from Pasir Ris to Tuas Link, and talks about why so much of the line runs above ground. We also answer a listener question from Elliot about what happens when people break the rules on the MRT, including the important role of Singapore's Public Transport Security Command (TransCom). Plus, we hear listeners' favorite red things and ask a brand-new question about everyone's favorite green thing!

The North-South Line

Join Jonah and Mama as they begin their deep dive into Singapore's MRT lines with the one that started it all: the North-South Line! In this episode, Jonah shares the history of Singapore's first MRT line, names all 27 stations from Jurong East to Marina South Pier, explores future stations like Brickland and Sungei Kadut, and even performs some of his favorite MRT announcements. Plus, Jonah answers a listener question about the total length of Singapore's rail network and asks listeners to tell him about their favorite red thing!

Inside an MRT Station

Join Jonah and Mama as they explore the fascinating world of Singapore's MRT! In Episode 6, they take listeners on a real-life tour of Siglap and Bayshore stations, learning how ticket gates, EZ-Link cards, platforms, and passenger service centers work. Along the way, Jonah answers a listener question about MRT fares, shares his dream additions for MRT stations, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at all the parts of a station that passengers never get to see.

A Day in the Life of the MRT

Episode 5 takes listeners behind the scenes of the Singapore MRT! Jonah and Mama explore what happens before the first train of the day, where trains go at night, and how the MRT keeps running smoothly every day. Plus, they interview a real MRT station manager and answer a listener question about how many people ride the MRT each day — including which stations and lines are the busiest in Singapore.

The Future of the MRT

In this episode, Jonah and Mama discuss all of the upcoming expansions to the MRT. We also hear from our listeners about different metro systems around the world.