Trial lets commuters charge mobile devices at four MRT stations

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Train commuters will be able to charge their mobile devices for free at four stations — City Hall, Orchard, Tanjong Pagar and Kent Ridge — under a trial launched by SMRT over the next few weeks.

Having charging points at its stations is one of the new initiatives rolled out by the rail operator to enhance commuters’ travel experience.

The four stations were chosen for the trial due to their high traffic flow, with the first charging point installed at the free concourse area at City Hall MRT station late last week.

There are three low voltage charging outlets at each point. Two of them have USB ports that allow commuters to plug in their own adapters and cables.

Although commuters TODAY spoke to welcomed the latest move by SMRT, some said they will not use the charging points unless they have the time to charge their devices.

Mrs Mandy Lee, a 52-year-old administrator, said: “I won’t go there (to the MRT station) specifically to charge my phone because it means I have to stand and wait. A portable power bank will be more convenient.”

“We will gather feedback and suggestions from commuters through a survey before making a decision on extending this service to more stations across the SMRT rail network,” said Mr Patrick Nathan, SMRT’s vice-president for corporate information and communications.