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  • Raffles Place is on the North-south Line. True of False?
    True
  • Why were some ministers and Singaporeans unhappy when the government wanted to build the MRT?
    Land was needed from them
  • The government was afraid of starting the MRT project in Singapore in 1960 because ____________.
    it was too expensive
  • If we add all the MRT tracks today – how long will it be in km?
    216 km
  • MRT stands for ______________
    Mass Rapid Transit
  • There are some stations that we do not use in Singapore. These are known as _________________ stations.
    Phantom
  • How many MRT stations were opened in 1987?
    5
  • In which year did the first MRT start moving?
    1987
  • Eunos station is on the East-east Line. True of False?
    True
  • Which MRT line was the first to open in 1987?
    North-south Line
  • The first MRT train arrived in Singapore by air. True or False?
    False - It was by ship
  • Marine Parade MRT station is now up and running. True of False?
    False
  • Chua Chu Kang was one of the first 5 MRT stations opened in Singapore. True or False?
    False - It was Yio Chu Kang
  • Dhoby Ghaut and ______________ station was built over cemetaries.
    Bishan or Novena
  • Which government agency runs and manages the MRT?
    Land Transport Authority
  • In which year did planning for the MRT begin in Singapore?
    1960
  • Which MRT station was build over a Jewish cemetery?
    Novena
  • Many of the MRT stations can also be used as _____________?
    bomb shelters
  • As of 2021, $150 million has been spent on building the MRT. True or False?
    False - It is $150 billion
  • Which MRT station has the longest escalator?
    Bras Basah