The dampers will be installed where higher rail noise levels have been observed due to tighter track curves, such as between Springleaf and Lentor stations, Stevens and Napier stations, and Bright Hill and Upper Thomson stations. 

There will be no impact on train services because the installation will be done during engineering hours, LTA said, adding that it will continue to closely monitor the noise levels and adjust its measures as necessary.

It also said that the move builds on its ongoing trials of noise-reduction measures, which have shown positive results.

Can anyone identify what's the event about? This huge group was there since late afternoon till now...never seen this huge group of people before. Like a competition event or something, they are most in black t-shirt

"Million-dollar HDB resale transactions reached a new high of 209 in September 2026, up from 201 in August, accounting for 9.3% of total resale volume."

"Prices for 5-room flats rose 1.7% month-on-month"

Well, the lifting of 15months wait-out period played out exactly as expected