SINGAPORE: It’s still a month to go before Deepavali but some trains and buses are already dressed up for the Hindu festival of lights.
Two Deepavali-themed trains – one on the North East Line and another on the Downtown Line – will run from now until Nov 9, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Saturday (Oct 6).
A rangoli motif on a Deepavali-themed train.
Commuters can catch these festive themed trains until Nov 6, 2018.
A festive motif of an Indian celestial swan, or Annapatchi. (Photo: Land Transport Authority)
Deepavali falls on Nov 6 this year.
Little India MRT station, too, got a festive pop of colour.
The Deepavali decoration at Little India MRT station. (Photo: Land Transport Authority)
Little India station. (Photo: Land Transport Authority)
In addition, Boon Lay Integrated Transport Hub as well as five buses – service numbers 23, 64, 65, 147 and 166 – have also been decorated in a similar theme.
Five bus services also feature the Deepavali decorations. (Photo: Land Transport Authority)
(Photo: Land Transport Authority)
LTA said the themed trains and buses were launched in collaboration with the Little India Shopkeepers & Heritage Association.
