Poems on the MRT
Bringing local poetry to your daily commute
Poems on the MRT is an initiative by the National Arts Council, in partnership with SMRT Trains and Stellar Ace. Produced by Sing Lit Station, a local literary non-profit organisation, this collaboration displays excerpts of Singapore poetry throughout SMRT’s train network, bringing Sing Lit to the daily commute. From 1 November 2024 to 30 October 2025, look out for poems in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil in trains on the East-West, North-South, and Circle Lines, as well as videos created by local artists and featuring local poets in stations and on trains.
Your opinion matters!
If you've read the poems or seen them on the trains, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Please go to go.gov.sg/potmsurvey and complete a short survey. It'll take a few minutes and help us bring exciting literary experiences to you!
Seen the poems on the trains and want to read more? Curious to explore over a hundred Sing Lit poems? You can find all poems and English translations linked below. Happy reading!
PLAY BINGO TO WIN A KOBO eREADER PRELOADED WITH SING LIT TITLES!
HOW TO PLAY
Step 1:
Download the digital bingo card available here and save the file on your phone.
Step 2:
From 1 Nov - 20 Feb 2025 (deadline extended!), take the trains on the East-West, North-South, and Circle lines to spot excerpts of Sing Lit poetry on the train.
Step 3:
Take at least three unique photos of panels on the train that feature Sing Lit poetry.
Step 4:
If you can't find any more, fill out the rest of your card with poems from our campaign website here to complete bingo.
Please note that to complete bingo, you will need one full line completed either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, that includes 1-3 unique images of featured train panels. If you complete bingo using all 4-5 images from the train, you get a shot at winning the top prize!
Step 5:
Once you've completed bingo, submit your photos & the completed bingo card through this form.
Good luck!
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TOP PRIZE (UP TO 3 WINNERS)
A KOBO eREADER PRELOADED WITH SING LIT TITLES
To win, submit 1 x completed bingo card using only images of the train panels to achieve bingo. All images must be submitted to qualify.
CONSOLATION PRIZE (UP TO 10 WINNERS)
A $100 BOOKSTORE VOUCHER
To win, submit 1 x completed bingo card and achieve bingo using at least 1-3 train panels and complete the rest with screenshots from our campaign website. Your submission must include at least 3 images of unique train panels. All images must be submitted to qualify.