History of Express Services
Introduced in May 1997, it was a Peak hour one-way service. From
Hougang Central interchange to Penang Rd in AM peak and from Anson
Rd to Hougang Central interchange in PM peak. In 1999, extended to
ply Marina Centre and converted to loop service. Short route
(Express 501X) was introduced at the same time to loop at Marina
Centre. In Sep 2000, extended to Sengkang interchange. Withdrawn on
Sunday 27 Jul 2003, under NEL rationalisation phase 2.
Introduced in May 1997. Between Hougang Central interchange and
Boon Lay interchange.
In Sep 2000, extended to Sengkang interchange.
On Sunday 27 Jul 2003, shortened to loop at Marina Centre starting
from Boon Lay, under NEL rationalisation phase 2.
On Saturday 02 July 2005, skipped the stop along Orchard Link and
amended to call at the stop along Grange Rd.
On 26 Dec 05, service was enhanced and extended to Pioneer Rd North
and short trips were during peak hours, 502A and 502B with 502A
skipping Jurong West/East Ave 1, Toh Guan Rd and Boon Lay way and
502B starting and ending at Jurong West Ave 1 skipping Pioneer Rd
North, Jurong West Ave 5, St 75, St 64 and Boon Lay Ave.
Double deckers were introduced back recently.
On Sunday 15 Jun 2008, calls at an additional pair of bus stops
along Jurong West St 64.
On 23 Feb 2009, calls at additional bus stops along Soon Lee Road
and Pioneer Road North. On 26 Apr 2010, calls at additional bus
stops along Bayfront Ave and Marina St, skipping Raffles Ave,
Stamford Rd and Orchard area. Service 502B is also withdrawn on the
day itself.
Introduced in May 1997. Peak hours one-way service. From Tampines
interchange to Temasek Ave in AM peak. From Anson Rd to Tampines
interchange in PM peak. In Sep 1999, amended and re-numbered
Express 505.
Re-numbered from Express 503 in Sep 1999. Loop service between
Pasir Ris interchange and Jln Bukit Merah/Telok Blangah Rd. In Sep
2000, amended and re-numbered Express 518.
Introduced in 1998. Between Jurong East interchange and Bedok
interchange. In 2000, extended to Changi Airport PTB. On Sunday 15
Sep 2002, shortened back to Bedok interchange.
On Sunday 12 Nov 2006, was extended to Upp East Coast Ter calling
at additional bus stops along Bedok Nth Ave 3, New Upp Changi Rd
& Bedok Sth Ave 3.
Introduced in 1998. Peak hours one-way service. From Boon Lay
interchange to Shenton Way in AM peak. From Anson Rd to Boon Lay
interchange in PM peak. No route change. Withdrawn on Sunday 22 Aug
2004 due to poor demand.
Peak hours one-way service. From Sengkang terminal to Penang Rd in
AM peak. From Outram Rd to Sengkang terminal in PM peak. In Sep
2000, shortened to Hougang Central interchange with the extension
of Express 501 and re-numbered Express 511.
Re-numbered from Express 508 in Sep 2000. Peak hour one-way
service. From Hougang Central interchange to Penang Rd in AM peak
& from Outram Rd to Hougang Central interchange in PM peak. No
route change. Withdrawn on Sunday 27 Jul 2003, under NEL
rationalisation phase 2.
Introduced in Sep 2000 with the extension of Express 502. Peak hour
one-way service. From Hougang Central Interchange to Orchard Rd in
AM peak & from Moulmein Rd to Hougang Central Interchange in PM
peak. No route change. Withdrawn on Sunday 27 Jul 2003, under NEL
rationalisation phase 2.
Re-numbered from Express 505 in Sep 2000. Loop service between
Pasir Ris interchange and Orchard Rd/Marina Centre.
On 26 Dec 05, service was enhanced to ply past Pasir Ris Dr 12 and
covering more of Pasir Ris Dr 3. At the same time, short trips were
introduced during peak hours, 518A and 518B with 518A skipping
Tampines Ave 7, 2 and 1 while 518B starting and ending at Tampines
Ave 7 skipping Pasir Dr 3, 12, 1 and Loyang Ave.
On 26 Apr 2010, calls at additional bus stops along Temasek Ave and
Bayfront Ave. Service 518B was also withdrawn on the day
itself.
Introduced in May 1997. Peak hours one-way service. From Yishun
interchange to Outram Rd in AM peak. From New Bridge Rd terminal to
Yishun interchange in PM peak. No route change. Withdrawn on Sunday
24 Aug 2003.
Introduced in Sep 1999. Between Bukit Panjang terminal and World
Trade Centre terminal (HarbourFront interchange). Charged normal
trunk fares (for adults) during off-peak hours for a promotional
period. On Sunday 29 Sep 2002, amended and extended to Woodlands
Regional interchange, converted to trunk service and re-numbered
service 963.
