A decommissioned MRT train carriage has been transformed into Singapore’s first co-living hotel, Train Pod @ one-north, set to open at JTC’s LaunchPad on 11 April 2025. This innovative accommodation, developed by Tiny Pod, offers urban explorers, train enthusiasts, and professionals a unique experience within a conserved train interior, complete with footage of its past journeys.
Train Pod is part of LaunchPad’s innovation testbeds, where startups collaborate and pilot new solutions. Tiny Pod partnered with local startups such as Igloohome for smart lock systems, Ailytics for AI-powered crowd counting, and Vouch for self check-in and GenAI chatbots to enhance the guest experience. The hotel features eight self-contained rooms, balancing space efficiency with essential comforts, and includes amenities like a 24/7 vending machine café and outdoor dining area.
The project was officially launched by Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, who praised the initiative as an example of Singapore’s pro-enterprise environment. “Train Pod @ one-north exemplifies how thinking differently about using public assets can create extraordinary and sustainable possibilities,” she stated.
Seah Liang Chiang, Founder of Tiny Pod, highlighted the project’s sustainable approach, saying, “We’re showing how unused urban assets can be transformed into unique hospitality experiences.” The hotel will open for bookings in the second half of 2025, offering a novel addition to Singapore’s hospitality landscape.
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