A decommissioned MRT train carriage is set to be up-cycled to be a boutique co-living hotel located at LaunchPad @ one-north. Developed by local startup Tiny Pod, this new hospitality concept will be piloted with the support of JTC.
The train hotel is an extension to their pop-up shipping container hotel at the same place, which was launched in 2020.
Location & Amenities
At LaunchPad @ one-north, the train hotel will be located at the car park next to Block 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent.
A public recreational green space will be developed beside the co-living train hotel. Integrated with food and beverage vending machines and bicycle racks, this new amenity node will also incorporate repurposed train chairs as outdoor public benches.
Rooms
A total of 8 rooms will be housed in the train cabin, each equipped with an attached bathroom.
Additionally, LCD panels mounted inside the driver’s compartment will depict real-life footage of the train’s earlier journey through the tunnel, creating an immersive experience for guests.
The co-living train hotel’s smart lock system will be provided by local start-up Igloo Home.
Construction
Renovation works have commenced in March 2024, with the co-living train hotel anticipated to be operational in September 2024.
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See Also:
- The Bus Collective
- Decommissioning of C151 Trains
- Retired MRT Train featured in local TV Drama Third Rail
- Decommissioning of C651 Trains
- Decommissioning of C751B Trains
References:
- JTC and Tiny Pod to introduce Singapore’s first co-living train hotel in LaunchPad @ one-north – JTC