Ceremony marking the arrival of the first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train in Singapore, 1986



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The photograph shows a group of engineers and reporters witnessing the arrival of the first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train in Singapore as it drives along the track and breaks through a white screen proclaiming "MRT, Moving Ahead". This commemoration ceremony for delivery of the first MRT trains was held on 8 July 1986, at Bishan depot. Title devised by Library staff.