If you’ve always wondered what it was like to live in a MRT for a night, here’s your chance to fulfil that fantasy with Singapore’s first train carriage co-living hotel.
This boutique co-living hotel, housed in a decommissioned MRT train carriage, is located at JTC’s LaunchPad in one-north, offering urban explorers, train enthusiasts and even professionals a unique accommodation experience within a train carriage.
As the latest concept that is part of LaunchPad’s collection of innovation testbeds, Train Pod @ one-north is a collaborative effort with local startups that include Igloohome for the smart lock systems, Ailytics for AI-powered crowd counting and crisis detection, Vouch for self check-in, and GenAI chatbots to enhance the overall co-living experience.
The original train interior for the hotel has been preserved in each of the eight self-contained rooms, alongside real-life footage of the train’s earlier journeys which are meant to immerse you in the hotel’s unique history.
Each fully air-conditioned room comes with Murphy single bunk beds that can accommodate up to two guests, and are equipped with WiFi and Netflix access.
For amenities, you can expect to find a 24/7 food and beverage vending machines, coin-operated washing machine & dryer, fridge/freezer, outdoor kitchen for light cooking, as well as an outdoor dining area that is complete with original MRT train seats and bicycle racks.
