Decommissioned SMRT train-turned hotel in one-north accepting bookings in 2nd half of 2025

Bookings for Train Pod @ one-north, a boutique co-living hotel built from a decommissioned SMRT train carriage, will open in the second half of 2025.

The hotel, located at JTC's Launchpad in one-north, will come with eight ensuite rooms in a single train carriage, according to an Apr. 11 press release issued by Tiny Pod, the hotel's owner, and JTC Corporation.

Mothership understands that the room rates will be confirmed at a later date.

Besides Train Pod, Tiny Pod also operates shipping container hotels at Gardens by the Bay, Haw Par Villa, and One-North.

Original interior of train largely conserved

According to Tiny Pod and JTC, the Train Pod is housed in a Kawasaki-Nippon Sharyo (KNS) C751B train carriage.

The model served as the third generation of trains for the North-South and East-West Lines from 2000 to 2024.

Besides conserving the original train interior, the hotel also retains the driver's seat and a large part of the control panel.

Guests who are keen to learn more about the train's history can also watch real-life footage of the train's earlier journeys at the hotel.

What to expect at Train Pod

Situated at a car park next to Block 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent, the hotel is equipped with various amenities, including food and beverage vending machines, coin-operated washing machines and dryers, and an outdoor kitchen for light cooking.

All hotel rooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with wi-fi, as well as streaming service Netflix.

The rooms have an average size of 7.5 sqm and will each come with a Murphy single bunk bed that can accommodate two guests.

More information about the hotel can be found on Tiny Pod's website and social media platforms.

Top images via Tiny Pod & JTC Corporation