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{{Infobox
 |title=Service 129
 |img=[[File:SBS3971D 129.jpg|centre|300px]]
 |info=
  {{Infohead|Route Information}}
  {{Infoline|Route|{{Int|Tampines North}} ↔ {{Ter|Saint Michael's}}}}
  {{Infoline|Route Length|22.2 km <small>(towards Saint Michael’s)</small><br>22.4 km <small>(towards Tampines North)</small>}}
  {{Infoline|Travelling Time|70 - 95 mins<br><small>(1 h 10 mins – 1 h 55 mins)</small>}}
  {{Infoline|Operator|{{SBST}}<br>([[Tampines Bus Package]])}}
}}

{{SBST/1| Bus Service 129}} is a trunk route connecting Tampines North to Saint Michael’s. It provides the fastest link between [[Tampines]] and [[Toa Payoh]], running semi-express via Bartley Road and Bartley Road East, which makes it the quickest option for commutes between these towns. Along its route, it serves the residential areas of Tampines, Bartley, Toa Payoh, and Whampoa. The route also connects both ends to the {{CCL}} at {{Stn|Bartley| station}}. 

{{BSEP/1|is|70|th}}

{{Desti/SBS|129|Tampines North Interchange|Saint Michael's Terminal|Whampoa Road, Jalan Bahagia, and Jalan Tenteram}}

==Service Information==
===Bus Duty & Fleet===
{| class='wikitable' style='text-align:center;width:100%'
|+ Service 129/129A/129B
!rowspan=2 style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Depot
!colspan=3 style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Fleet Size
!rowspan=2 colspan=2 style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Fleet
|-
!style='{{CSS/SBST|bgop=c0|xfc=|xbc=}}'|129
!style='{{CSS/SBST|bgop=c0|xfc=|xbc=}}'|129A
!style='{{CSS/SBST|bgop=c0|xfc=|xbc=}}'|129B
|-
!rowspan=2 style='{{CSS/SBST|bgop=c0|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Bedok North Depot (BNDEP)
|rowspan=2|14
|rowspan=2|2
|rowspan=2|2
!4 Single Deckers
!10 Double Deckers
|-
|
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SG1869S<sup>A/B</sup>}}
|model=MAN NL323F
}}
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SBS6709B}}
|model=Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro
}}
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SBS5155E}} {{Col|SBS8832P}}
|model=Scania K230UB
}}
|
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SBS3235X}} {{Col|SG5145X}} {{Col|SG5146T}} {{Col|SG5147R}} {{Col|SG5410E}} {{Col|SG5411C}} <!--{{Col|SG5412A}}--> {{Col|SG5479H}} {{Col|SG5480C}} {{Col|SG5588B}} {{Col|SG5589Z}}
|model=Volvo B9TL
}}
|-
!rowspan=2 style='{{CSS/SBST|bgop=c0|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Hougang Depot (HGDEP) / Braddell Bus Park (BRBP)
|rowspan=2|6
|colspan=2 rowspan=2 {{N/A}}
!2 Single Deckers
!4 Double Deckers
|-
|
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SBS5088R}} {{Col|SBS8395J}}
|model=Scania K230UB
}}
|
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SG6209P}} {{Col|SG6258Y}}
|model=MAN ND323F
}}
{{Fleet
|fleet={{Col|SG5143B}} {{Col|SG5590T}}
|model=Volvo B9TL
}}
|}
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!Notes
|-
|
* This service practises jumpbus on Saturdays.
* '''SBS5155E, SG5588B & SG5589Z''' practise overnight parking at '''Tampines North Interchange'''.
* This service will '''only''' operate on Weekday Sch Hols schedule during Temasek Polytechnic (TP) vacations that coincides with Primary & Secondary School Holidays.
* '''All HGDEP buses''' practise overnight parking at '''Braddell Bus Park (BRBP)'''.
*'''Weekdays:''' Bedok North 8A-8P / 5S / 1E; Hougang 4A-4P / 2S (20 buses)
* '''Saturdays:''' Bedok North 6A-6P / 2T; Hougang 5A-4P / 1T (14 buses)
* '''Sundays & Public Holidays:''' Bedok North 8A-8P / 2T; Hougang 4A-5P (15 buses)
* '''Weekdays Sch Hols:''' Bedok North 9A-8P / 1S; Hougang 4A-4P / 1S (15 buses)
|}

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center"
!colspan=3|Service 129 duty allocation
|-
!colspan=3|Bedok North
|-
!rowspan=3|Weekdays<br>(8A-8P / 5S / 1E)
!scope=col|A/P
|SBS5155E, SBS8832P, SG5145X, SG5146T, SG5147R, SG5410E, SG5588B & SG5589Z
|-
!scope=col|S
|SBS3235X, SBS6709B, SG5411C, SG5479H & SG5480C
|-
!scope=col|E
|SG1869S
|-
!colspan=3|Hougang
|-
!rowspan=2|Weekdays<br>(4A-4P / 2S)
!scope=col|A/P
|SBS8395J, SG5590T, SG6209P & SG6258Y
|-
!scope=col|S
|SBS5088R & SG5143B
|}

===Route Information===
====Frequency====
{| class='wikitable' style='text-align:center;'
!style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Period
!style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|AM Peak<br><small>(First Bus - 08:30)</small>
!style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|AM Off Peak<br><small>(08:31 - 16:59)</small>
!style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|PM Peak<br><small>(17:00 - 19:00)</small>
!style='{{CSS/SBST|xfc=|xbc=}}'|PM Off Peak<br><small>(19:01 - Last Bus)</small>
|-
!towards Saint Michael’s
|08 - 09 minutes
|10 - 15 minutes
|10 - 13 minutes
|16 - 22 minutes
|-
!towards Tampines North
|10 - 11 minutes
|10 - 15 minutes
|10 - 11 minutes
|15 - 24 minutes
|}

====Special Departures====
{| class='wikitable mw-collapsible' style='text-align:center;line-height:1.3'
!colspan=6 style='text-align:initial;font-weight:initial'|{{BS52059|landmark=}} → {{BS52499|landmark=}}<hr><span style='display:block;text-align:center'>'''Departure Time'''</span>
|-
!Weekdays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(HGDEP DD - Duty 1A)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:09}}</div>
|-
!Saturdays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(HGDEP DD - Duty 1A)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:06}}</div>
|-
!Sundays & Public Holidays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(HGDEP DD - Duty 1A)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:07}}</div>
|}
</div>

{| class='wikitable mw-collapsible' style='text-align:center;line-height:1.3'
!colspan=6 style='text-align:initial;font-weight:initial'|{{BS75251|landmark=}} → {{BS74009|landmark=}}<hr><span style='display:block;text-align:center'>'''Departure Time'''</span>
|-
!Weekdays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(SG5588B)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:10<br><small>(SBS5155E)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:20<br><small>(SG5589Z)</small>}}</div>
|-
!Saturdays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(SG5588B)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:13<br><small>(SBS5155E)</small>}}</div>
|-
!Sundays & Public Holidays
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|06:00<br><small>(SG5588B)</small>}} {{Col/1|06:15<br><small>(SBS5155E)</small>}}</div>
|}
</div>

====Short-Trip 129A====
<div style='background-color:#ff000011;padding:0.5em;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:start'>
{| class='wikitable mw-collapsible' style='text-align:center;line-height:1.3'
!colspan=6 style='text-align:initial;font-weight:initial'|{{BS75229|landmark=}} → {{BS62071|landmark=}}<hr><span style='display:block;text-align:center'>'''Departure Time'''</span>
|-
!Weekdays<br><small>(SG1869S & 1 BNDEP SD)</small>
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|07:14}} {{Col/1|07:32}} {{Col/1|08:21}} {{Col/1|08:40}}</div><div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|17:02}} {{Col/1|17:24}} {{Col/1|18:06}} {{Col/1|18:33}}</div>
|}
</div>

====Short-Trip 129B====
<div style='background-color:#0000ff11;padding:0.5em;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:start'>
{| class='wikitable mw-collapsible' style='text-align:center;line-height:1.3'
!colspan=6 style='text-align:initial;font-weight:initial'|{{BS62099|landmark=}} → {{BS75221|landmark=}}<hr><span style='display:block;text-align:center'>'''Departure Time'''</span>
|-
!Weekdays<br><small>(SG1869S & 1 BNDEP SD)</small>
|<div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|07:47}} {{Col/1|08:06}} {{Col/1|08:56}} {{Col/1|09:15}}</div><div style='display:grid;grid-auto-columns:max-content;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto auto auto;'>{{Col/1|17:33}} {{Col/1|17:56}} {{Col/1|18:41}} {{Col/1|19:09}}</div>
|}
</div>
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====Direction 1 (Tampines North → Saint Michael's)====
<div class="mw-collapsible">
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!rowspan=2 colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Bus Stops
!rowspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Point of Interest
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Weekdays
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Saturdays
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Suns / PHs
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!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''
* <div style='display:flex;align-items:start'><span style='margin-right:.5em'><u>06:00</u>: </span><span>Underlined times indicate that the first bus is a down-route rather than one starting from the first stop.</span></div>
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====Direction 2 (Saint Michael's → Tampines North)====
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{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan=2 colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Bus Stops
!rowspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Point of Interest
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Weekdays
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Saturdays
!colspan=2 style='{{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Suns / PHs
|-
!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|First bus!!style='{{CSS/LTA|xfc=|xbc=}}'|Last bus
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''
* <div style='display:flex;align-items:start'><span style='margin-right:.5em'><u>06:00</u>: </span><span>Underlined times indicate that the first bus is a down-route rather than one starting from the first stop.</span></div>
</div>
-->

==Historical Information==
<onlyinclude>{| class="wikitable" style='text-align:center'
!style={{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}|Operator
!style={{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}|Route
!style={{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}|Year
!style={{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}|Date
!style={{CSS/BUS|xfc=|xbc=}}|Service changes
|-
|rowspan=5|{{SBST}}<br>'''(Current)'''
|rowspan=2|Tampines Concourse ↔ St. Michael's
|'''2016'''
|'''18 December'''
|style='text-align:left'|Introduced between Tampines Concourse Int and St. Michael's Ter under the LTA's Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), operating between 0545 hrs and 2330 hrs daily from Tampines Concourse Int and St. Michael's Ter. {{LWAB}}
|-
|'''2017'''
|'''28 May'''
|style='text-align:left'|Serves additional pair of bus stops outside and opposite Gambir Ridge along Bartley Rd.
|-
|Tampines North ↔ St. Michael's
|'''2022'''
|'''27 November'''
|style='text-align:left'|Extended to Tampines Nth Int.<ref>[//www.sbstransit.com.sg/Uploads/Whats%20New/Press%20Release%20Attachments/2022/Poster%20-%20Route%20amendments%20for%20Services%2018%20and%20129%20-%20Copy%201.pdf "Route Amendments for Services 18 and 129"] SBS Transit, 31 October 2022</ref>
|-
|rowspan=2|{{Bus/D|129|note=Tampines North ↔ St. Michael's}}{{Bus/D|129A|note=Tampines Ave 1 → Bartley Rd}}{{Bus/D|129B|note=Bartley Rd → Tampines Ave 1}}
|rowspan=2|'''2024'''
|rowspan=2|'''26 August'''
|style='text-align:left'|{{Bus/D|129A|note=Introduced from Tampines Ave 1 (Temasek Poly East G) to Bartley Rd (Bartley Stn Exit A) during peak hours on weekdays. {{LWAB}}<ref name="129A/B">[//www.sbstransit.com.sg/Uploads/Ops%20Poster%20-%20Introduction%20of%20Services%20129A%20and%20129B.pdf "Introduction of Services 129A and 129B"] SBS Transit, 19 August 2024</ref>}}
|-
|style='text-align:left'|{{Bus/D|129B|note=Introduced from Bartley Rd (Gambir Ridge) to Tampines Ave 1 (Opp Temasek Poly East G) during peak hours on weekdays. {{LWAB}}<ref name="129A/B"/>}}
|}</onlyinclude>

==References==
<references/>

==External Links==
* [https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/Service/BusService?ServiceType=Basic&ServiceNo=129 Service Information (SBS Transit)]
* [https://svc.simplygo.com.sg/eservice/eguide/service_route.php?service=129 SimplyGo eGuide]
* [https://busrouter.sg/#/services/129 Bus Service Route Map]

{{Tampines Bus Package}}