Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) Corporation is a public transport operator founded on August 6, 1987. Their major competitor in Singapore's duopoly transport system is SBS Transit, which also operates bus, rail, taxi and other transport services.
On November 7, 1987, SMRT started services on Singapore's first MRT section, consisting of five stations from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh. SMRT would eventually manage MRT services on all MRT lines except the North-East Line. On December 11, 2001, SMRT merged with TIBS Holdings. On May 10, 2004, all of the subsidiaries under the SMRT Corporation adopted the SMRT logo and brand officially.
Image:SMRT HQ.JPG|SMRT Corporation headquarters at City Hall.Image:SMRTJE-Front.JPG|A C651 SMRT train approaching Jurong East MRT StationImage:Smrtbuses.JPG|SMRT Buses parked in one line at Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange.Image:SMRT_Depot.jpg|An SMRT Train Depot in Bishan.
SMRT's primary business is providing public transport services in Singapore. Its more notable operations are the following. * SMRT Trains operates the 51 stations along the North-South and East-West lines of the Mass Rapid Transit network. It uses a third rail for power collection. * SMRT Light Rail operates and manages the 14 stations along the light railBukit Panjang LRT Line. * SMRT Buses operates a fleet of more than 800 buses, serving selected housing estates in northern Singapore. * SMRT Taxis manages about 2,000 taxis.
