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SMRT will replace the East-West Line’s third rail starting from next month. The project, which has been contracted to local firm Gates PCM, cost the company $13 million. The third rail, which supplies power to the train, have been blamed for causing massive breakdowns on the North-South Line in 2011. The initial plan was to rid the network of the aged rail last year. However, as there were more pressing issues to resolve, the plan was shelved. Instead, as a precaution, the firm bought sophisticated equipment that could 'detect third-rail failure on a real-time basis', which gave them reason to defer the replacement of the rail. With the sleepers and rails replaced, next on the list for SMRT is to revamp the network’s 3 decade old signalling system. The current system, which allows a train to arrive every 120 seconds, will be ditched for a more modern system which will allow trains to arrive once every 100 seconds. All these, and new trains, should mean a faster and more pleasant journey during peak hours for the commuters. Pictures used for illustration purposes only.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore announced the preparation of a highly Bespoke Ghost Series II in time for Singapore’s Golden Jubilee this year on 9 August 2015. Inspired by Singapore’s culture of excellence, the Bespoke Rolls-Royce will highlight Sir Henry Royce’s call to “take the best that exists and make it better. If it does not exist, design it.” Renee Chua, General Manager of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore, described why a Bespoke Rolls-Royce has been created for the country’s momentous occasion: “Since 2003 when we launched Phantom in Singapore, we have seen the nation grow exponentially which has contributed to the success of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars here. We want to pay tribute to our country with this bespoke car, and hope that Singapore will see continued success in the many years ahead.”

A 47-year old Singaporean man has been arrested after skipping checks at the checkpoint. He was returning to the country from Malaysia at around noon on Tuesday, where he drove past Tuas Checkpoint despite being pulled over for a check. He already cleared immigration at that point; the check was due to authorities believing that there were food products in his car that were not declared. The man apparently misunderstood the instructions and drove off, only to be arrested at Pioneer Road North. Investigations are ongoing. Pictures used for illustration purposes only.