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flag Singapore's first MRT trains retired after 38 years, replaced by newer models by 2026.

flag Singapore’s first-generation MRT trains, which began service in 1987, officially retired on September 26, 2025, after nearly 38 years of operation on the North-South and East-West lines. flag The 66 trains, built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, were a cornerstone of the nation’s transit system and are being replaced by newer seventh-generation trains for improved efficiency and comfort. flag The transition, expected to be complete by 2026, marks the end of an era in Singapore’s urban rail history, with parts of the retired fleet preserved for public display and charitable causes.

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