Train fault caused 8.5-minute delay at peak hour
Sep 24, 2011
SINGAPORE - A train fault caused an 8-and-a-half minute delay for passengers at peak hour yesterday evening reported the Straits Times today.
The report said about 2,880 passengers were affected by the delay on the East-West line towards Pasir Ris that happened around 7.25pm last night.
An SMRT spokesman said passengers on an east-bound train were asked to alight at City Hall MRT station due to a train fault.
To minimise disruption, passengers on a west-bound train were asked to alight at Bugis MRT station so the train could turn around and serve east-bound passengers, the spokesman added.
SMRT must explain exactly what when wrong and the passenger are to be compensated.
The hint for the fault actually begun much earlier.
I happened to be at Pasir Ris at about 6.50pm and I waited about 10min for the train during peak hour. When I arrived at the platform, there were like already lots of people so I don’t even know how long have the waited.
As usual the train was really packed when it left the station. I have to literally squeeze my way out when I reach Outram Park Station.
So much for world class transport system.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, January 22, 2007
Yet another MRT Rambling.
I was at Orchard MRT station on Saturday at about 17:40.
It was rainy and it was rather crowded.
Heard this pre-recorded announcement over the station’s PA system.
“For faster boarding and alighting, please processed to the less crowded area of the platform”
“For faster boarding and alighting, please processed to the less crowded area of the platform”
“For faster boarding and alighting, please processed to the less crowded area of the platform”
The irony is that when I look around, think the platform is equally crowded everywhere.
How clever is that.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
MRT Rambling
ST Nov 27, 2006
Jam-packed trains here? It's worse in other major cities
I refer to the article 'Complaints about overcrowded trains', (Sunday Times, Nov 19).
When it comes to public transportation, Singaporeans have it good here. The trains in Singapore are far less packed during peak hours when compared to other cities around the world.
In my travels in London, Paris and Rome last year, some trains were so congested that security personnel were placed at every gate to ensure that passengers did not get trampled on or pushed onto the open tracks.
There were many signs that warn people of pickpockets.
The commuters overseas do not have the luxury of personal space as we Singaporeans have.
Yet, some of us show our selfishness in ways that I cannot comprehend.
Why block the exit of alighting passengers? Why stand on the right side of the escalator and block another person's way? If a busy city like London can do it, why not us? Overcrowded trains here? I doubt it. But a little consideration would be nice.
Siti Aisha Mostafa (Ms)
Singapore's train system is neither the best nor the worst in the world. However I got to say that there are lots of improvements needed.
Ms Siti obviously did not travel well enough. I can only say she happened to be in places where the train system just happened to be worst then Singapore’s.
I personally had been to London, Paris and Rome and I find that they are not too bad after all.
Yes they are dirtier but at least their trains run on time and I didn’t see the congestion as suggested by Ms Siti.
Well it all depends on what time and which station you are in too. But again I hope Ms Siti don’t forget that the London Tube started operation in 1863, Paris Metro in the 1900s and Rome Metro in 1955 and our dear SMRT begin operation in Nov 1987, a good 32years behind Rome.
So what’s wrong with signs warning people of pickpockets? There are similar signs in Singapore's shopping centres too. And our trains these days do have signs and public announcements warning people of suspicious character with unidentified bags which threatens to bomb our SMRT.
How about the efficiency of Hong Kong's MTR? Tokyo's and Osaka's train systems? Seoul's underground? Bangkok's Skytrain? Christchurch's Tram? Manchester’s Tram system? Etc etc…… There are so many public transport systems that are better run then our small Mass Transit system. I do hope Ms Siti increase her sampling size before commenting.
I suggest Ms Siti to visit Raffles Place or City Hall during the morning and evening rush hours and she will be in no doubt that overcrowded trains DO EXIST in dear Singapore.
Finally what I am trying to say is we must first accept the problem before we could even solve it.
If the authority keep denying that there is a problem with overcrowded train, saying Singaporeans are just spolit, then this problem will never go away.
PS : How many people in the cabinet commute by public transport daily? I will be surprised if there is any.
Jam-packed trains here? It's worse in other major cities
I refer to the article 'Complaints about overcrowded trains', (Sunday Times, Nov 19).
When it comes to public transportation, Singaporeans have it good here. The trains in Singapore are far less packed during peak hours when compared to other cities around the world.
In my travels in London, Paris and Rome last year, some trains were so congested that security personnel were placed at every gate to ensure that passengers did not get trampled on or pushed onto the open tracks.
There were many signs that warn people of pickpockets.
The commuters overseas do not have the luxury of personal space as we Singaporeans have.
Yet, some of us show our selfishness in ways that I cannot comprehend.
Why block the exit of alighting passengers? Why stand on the right side of the escalator and block another person's way? If a busy city like London can do it, why not us? Overcrowded trains here? I doubt it. But a little consideration would be nice.
Siti Aisha Mostafa (Ms)
Singapore's train system is neither the best nor the worst in the world. However I got to say that there are lots of improvements needed.
Ms Siti obviously did not travel well enough. I can only say she happened to be in places where the train system just happened to be worst then Singapore’s.
I personally had been to London, Paris and Rome and I find that they are not too bad after all.
Yes they are dirtier but at least their trains run on time and I didn’t see the congestion as suggested by Ms Siti.
Well it all depends on what time and which station you are in too. But again I hope Ms Siti don’t forget that the London Tube started operation in 1863, Paris Metro in the 1900s and Rome Metro in 1955 and our dear SMRT begin operation in Nov 1987, a good 32years behind Rome.
So what’s wrong with signs warning people of pickpockets? There are similar signs in Singapore's shopping centres too. And our trains these days do have signs and public announcements warning people of suspicious character with unidentified bags which threatens to bomb our SMRT.
How about the efficiency of Hong Kong's MTR? Tokyo's and Osaka's train systems? Seoul's underground? Bangkok's Skytrain? Christchurch's Tram? Manchester’s Tram system? Etc etc…… There are so many public transport systems that are better run then our small Mass Transit system. I do hope Ms Siti increase her sampling size before commenting.
I suggest Ms Siti to visit Raffles Place or City Hall during the morning and evening rush hours and she will be in no doubt that overcrowded trains DO EXIST in dear Singapore.
Finally what I am trying to say is we must first accept the problem before we could even solve it.
If the authority keep denying that there is a problem with overcrowded train, saying Singaporeans are just spolit, then this problem will never go away.
PS : How many people in the cabinet commute by public transport daily? I will be surprised if there is any.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Standard of out Public Transport
Read this on TODAY newspaper.
(The above link had been "removed" from ST website. Basically is someone who wrote in to complain about a train which failed to stop at a station.)
Personally I had encountered the same experience on the MRT. These happened quite a few years back and I would expect their service to improve after all these years.
Not to forget that they keep increase their fare too and judging from things that are happeing on their trains, E.g Dirty Seats, Long interval betwen trains (try Tanah Merah to the airport or Raffles place or City hall on weekend, Over Crowded Cabins during peak hours, Smelly Cabins, Escalator which took a week to maintains (work was STOP over weekend too!)
One just have to wonder how did they justified the fare hike? Note that their profit before Tax this year was $124.1M up from $83.9M in 2005.
The only improvment I've seen over the years are the free toilets and Lift Access to the platform. Maybe the recording CCTV? But don't forget they took away all the dustbins and the fine for littering still stands, how clever is that.
(The above link had been "removed" from ST website. Basically is someone who wrote in to complain about a train which failed to stop at a station.)
Personally I had encountered the same experience on the MRT. These happened quite a few years back and I would expect their service to improve after all these years.
Not to forget that they keep increase their fare too and judging from things that are happeing on their trains, E.g Dirty Seats, Long interval betwen trains (try Tanah Merah to the airport or Raffles place or City hall on weekend, Over Crowded Cabins during peak hours, Smelly Cabins, Escalator which took a week to maintains (work was STOP over weekend too!)
One just have to wonder how did they justified the fare hike? Note that their profit before Tax this year was $124.1M up from $83.9M in 2005.
The only improvment I've seen over the years are the free toilets and Lift Access to the platform. Maybe the recording CCTV? But don't forget they took away all the dustbins and the fine for littering still stands, how clever is that.
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