Travel Smart Journeys Programme
Northeasterners – get rewarded for skipping the morning rush on the North-East Line (NEL) and the Sengkang/Punggol LRT (SPLRT)! The Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ) programme lets you earn rewards when you change your mode and/or time of travel during morning peak hours.
How it works: Register for TSJ (no enrolment criteria) and switch to selected express buses on weekday mornings (excluding public holidays). You’ll earn reward points for every eligible journey, which can be redeemed for cash rebates on your travel card.
Maximise your savings: Stack TSJ rewards with Free Morning Off-Peak Rail Rides (no registration needed) to enjoy even greater benefits.
Note: Seniors and Students can also earn reward points through TSJ.
Two Ways to Earn Reward Points for Cash Rebates
Switch from Taking the NEL to Eligible Bus Services
Earn reward points worth 80% of your morning journey fare when you switch from taking the train on the NEL to an eligible bus service during the morning operating hours. To qualify for the reward points, you must:
- Board and tap in on an eligible bus service at any of the eligible boarding stops; and
- Tap out and alight from the same bus at any of the eligible alighting stops.
Punggol Bus Interchange to Marine Parade Road | |
Hougang MRT station to Tai Seng MRT station | |
Sengkang MRT station to Tai Seng MRT station | |
Punggol MRT station to Tai Seng MRT station | |
Anchorvale Street to Shenton Way | |
Buangkok Green to Shenton Way | |
Buangkok Crescent to Shenton Way | |
Punggol Drive to Marina Boulevard | |
Punggol Road to Marina Boulevard | |
Hougang Street 51 to Marina Boulevard | |
Punggol Way to Temasek Boulevard | |
Yio Chu Kang Road to Temasek Boulevard | |
Upper Serangoon Road to Temasek Boulevard | |
Punggol Road to Temasek Boulevard | |
Punggol Central to Temasek Boulevard | |
Sengkang to Temasek Boulevard | |
Hougang to Orchard | |
Hougang to Orchard | |
Sengkang to Orchard | |
Punggol to Orchard |
Take Connecting Bus Rides Before/After Your Free NEL/SPLRT Ride Outside Peak Hours
Commuters who travel outside the morning peak period can enjoy their first train trip on the NEL or SPLRT for free. You will need to:
1. Tap in before 7:30am, or between 9:00am and 9:45am on weekdays (excluding public holidays);
2. Tap in at any of these stations:
NEL: Punggol Coast, Punggol, Sengkang, Buangkok, Hougang or Kovan; or
Any station on the Sengkang and Punggol LRT (SPLRT) lines; and
3. Tap in and tap out using the same fare card or payment mode.
No registration is required to enjoy Free Morning Off‑Peak Rail Rides.
If you take a connecting bus transfer before or after your free first rail trip, register for TSJ and earn reward points worth 80% of your connecting bus fare(s)!
Examples of how much you can earn and save through TSJ:
Journey Type & Description | Original Adult Fare (Example) | Reward Points (Cash Value) |
1. Eligible Bus Service | $3.07 | 246 points ($2.46) |
2. Connecting Bus Ride (Pre-Peak) | $1.98 | 158 points ($1.58) |
3. Connecting Bus Ride (Post-Peak) | $0.48 | 38 points ($0.38) |
Are you affected by the closure of Sengkang West Inner Loop between 19 Apr and 18 Oct 2026? If you’re taking the Sengkang West Shuttle Bus Service A, register for TSJ to enjoy 100% fare rebates (in reward points) on weekday mornings when you tap on the shuttle bus service – before 7.30am, or between 9.00am and 9.45am. Learn more about the temporary arrangements by LTA and SBS Transit here. |
How to Join & Start Earning
Register now for instant enrolment! Earn reward points as soon as the next working day.
Register for TSJ
1. Download the SimplyGo app (if you haven’t).
2. Sign up or log in to your SimplyGo account.
3. Tap “Services” and select “Travel Smart Journeys”.
4. Tap “Register” and nominate your primary travel card.
You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation via the app or email.
Redeem Your Points for Cash Rewards
1. Visit the “Travel Smart Journeys” dashboard on the SimplyGo app.
2. Redeem in blocks of 500 points, worth $5.00 in cash rebates.
3. Rebates will be credited to the nominated travel card within three calendar weeks to offset your journey fares.
Any Questions?
Read the FAQs and Terms & Conditions on Travel Smart Journeys.