Singapore's public transport 'lights up' for Deepavali

Singapore's public transport network is "lighting up" for the Deepavali with specially-decorated trains, buses and MRT stations.

This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Little India Shop Owners and Heritage Association (LISHA), Indian Heritage Centre, as well as public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, Tower Transit Singapore and Go-Ahead Singapore.

From Oct 8 to Nov 11, five trains on all six rail lines — Circle Line, Downtown Line, East-West Line, North-East Line, North-South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line — as well as bus services 23, 65, 97, 99, 147, 166, 188, 960, 963 and 965 will feature these decorations.

Little India, Dhoby Ghaut, Marine Terrace, Serangoon, Stevens and Woodlands MRT stations will also be similarly decorated.

In line with Deepavali being the Festival of Lights, the decorations feature vibrant motifs such as elephants, traditional lamps and colourful rangoli patterns.

"The designs reflect the rich traditions of Deepavali, symbolising prosperity, light and unity," LTA said.

新加坡的公共交通网络在屠妖节期间“灯火辉煌”，火车、巴士和地铁站都进行了特别装饰。

这是陆路交通管理局 (LTA)、小印度店主和文化遗产协会 (LISHA)、印度文化遗产中心以及公共交通运营商 SBS Transit、SMRT、Tower Transit Singapore 和 Go-Ahead Singapore 之间的合作项目。

从 10 月 8 日至 11 月 11 日，所有六条铁路线——环线、市区线、东西线、东北线、南北线和汤申-东海岸线——的五列火车，以及 23、65、97、99、147、166、188、960、963 和 965 路公交车将采用这些装饰。

小印度、多美歌、马林台、实龙岗、史蒂文斯和兀兰地铁站也将进行类似的装饰。

鉴于排灯节是灯节，装饰品以鲜艳的图案为特色，例如大象、传统油灯和色彩缤纷的蓝果丽图案。

“这些设计体现了屠妖节的丰富传统，象征着繁荣、光明和团结，”陆路交通管理局表示。