The Singapore MRT appears to be a more established and heavily utilized system with better-defined performance metrics, while the Los Angeles Metro (K Line) is a newer, smaller system with ongoing development and less available data.
| Attribute | Singapore MRT | Los Angeles Metro (K Line) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Singapore MRT | Los Angeles Metro (K Line) |
| System Length (km) | Approximately 242.6 km (expected to double to about 460 km by 2040) | 17.7 |
| Number of Stations | 143 operational stations as of 2024 | 13 |
| Average Daily Ridership | 3.41 million in 2024 | 6,167 weekday boardings as of May 2025 (October 2023 estimates were just over 2,100 passengers on any given weekday) |
| Train Frequency (peak hours) | 2 to 3 minutes during peak hours (7 am to 9 am) | Every 7-10 minutes |
| Accessibility for disabled passengers | All MRT stations have at least one barrier-free route. Wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, and wider fare gates are available. Each train has two wheelchair-accessible carriages. Braille plates in station elevators and tactile paving are provided for visually impaired commuters. Hearing Enhancement Systems are installed at Passenger Service Centres of Thomson-East Coast Line stations and will be available in all future MRT stations. | All Metro Rail lines are accessible to persons in wheelchairs, with every station having a walkway/ramp or elevator. Braille and tactile signs are available at station entrances. |
| Integration with other transit systems | Integrated with buses and Light Rail Transit (LRT). LRT acts as a feeder service to MRT stations. Integrated Transport Hubs (ITHs) link bus interchanges to MRT stations. | Connects with the Metro E Line at Expo/Crenshaw station. Connects with the Metro C Line at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. Links to six bus lines and eight municipal bus lines at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. Future K Line Northern Extension would link to the Metro D and B Lines. |
| Ticket Pricing and Payment Options | Use of stored value cards (EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay, NETS Prepaid) or SimplyGo EZ-Link/Concession cards. Contactless payments are accepted, including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, mobile wallets, and NETS Tap. Single trip tickets have been phased out since March 2022. | The fare is $1.75. Payment can be made via TAP cards at ticket vending machines using cash or credit cards. |
| On-time Performance | Trains clocking an average of 690,000 km between delays. | 81% of riders reported that the Metro K Line arrived on time on their previous trip. |
| Safety Record (incidents per year) | In the first nine months of 2024, there were six service delays of over 30 minutes. The Mean Kilometers Between Failure (MKBF) for the network had improved to nearly 2 million train-km by the end of October 2024. | Not available |
| Air Conditioning effectiveness | The temperature is set at 24 \n | Not available |
| Cleanliness of stations and trains | MRT stations are known for their cleanliness. | Not available |
| Real-time information availability | Screens are located around train platforms to check arrival times and destinations. | Real-time information is available through the Transit app. |