Kovan Interstate Bus Terminal opens 01/06/05
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Used by KKKL Express I think
Location: The place where Sv 112, 113, 119 stops and 115 terminates -
wow SgBuses now include private inter-state buses... Lets discuss about the buses hereOriginally posted by sbst275:Used by KKKL Express I think
Location: The place where Sv 112, 113, 119 stops and 115 terminates
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NP
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Isn't it the former Hougang South bus interchange? Finally, it is being put to good use. East siders don't have to head down to Golden Mile to take the express bus.
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there were plans to convert part of turf city into a mini malaysia bus depot, but failed as its near residential areas.Originally posted by iveco:Isn't it the former Hougang South bus interchange? Finally, it is being put to good use. East siders don't have to head down to Golden Mile to take the express bus.
now, hougang south is also near residential area and they still let it go on.. IMO, if this malaysia bus is going on, then they shouldnt had closed the interchange earlier. whats the use of chasing out one group of buses and asking another to come in, aftyer citing reasons like wastage of land of the interchange? -
Express buses are allowed to pick up passengers at BNL Garden MacDonalds. I don't see why there can't be a similar facility in the East.Originally posted by 105090:there were plans to convert part of turf city into a mini malaysia bus depot, but failed as its near residential areas.
now, hougang south is also near residential area and they still let it go on.. IMO, if this malaysia bus is going on, then they shouldnt had closed the interchange earlier. whats the use of chasing out one group of buses and asking another to come in, aftyer citing reasons like wastage of land of the interchange?
Furthermore, there is already Hougang Central Interchange. The authorities probably felt it was better to consolidate city bus services in one area. But they could also allow Kovan terminal to operate in a similar capacity as that of Yio Chu Kang. -
This will indirectly bring back the liveliness of former Hougang South Int into Kovan Hub, which is a good news for the shops and stalls around Kovan Hub.
At the mean time, it also provide some form of convenience to the residents of Northeast.
Hougang Central looks a bit crowded nowadays, can't used for Malaysian buses, Kovan Hub is better. -
Translated directly from the following Chinese language newspaper article (24 May, Shin Min Daily News): http://sg.geocities.com/tranquilice/kovanhub.jpg
The former Hougang South interchange will be transformed into an interchange for Singapore-Malaysia express coaches.
Situated at Kovan Hub, the interchange will be operational from Wednesday 01 June. The interchange is equipped with checkpoint and ticketing booths, altogether there are 8 long-journey berths.
From then, the coaches will be plying between Singapore and Malaysia, Thailand. Singaporeans and tourists who wish to travel to Malaysia or Thailand will no need to limit themselves to board at Beach Rd or Queen St.
It is estimated that with the commencement of operation, commuters will be attracted to Paya Lebar and Kovan, the shops and restaurants nearby will be more lively.
From the understanding, this is a plan by MP for Aljunied GRC Mdm Cynthia Phua and Paya Lebar Grassroot Organisation. The aim is to attract more crowd to the area.
In February 2004, with the closure of Hougang South interchange, there has been a decrease in crowd in the area. With the set up of the interchange, it has been estimated that there will be an increase in human traffic.
Mdm Cynthia Phua said: "This interchange will brings convenience to many people. With the North East Line nearby, commuters will find it convenient to board the coach at Kovan to go to Malaysia."
The set up of the interchange is the important part of the group of Kovan upgrading programme, the programme includes the upgrading of Kovan Heartland Mall, building up of Paya Lebar-Kovan Community Club and setting up of flea market. -
so when this terminal opens where will SBST services 112,113,115 and 119 stop. is it going to stop at the bus stop outside.
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Wat other buses other than kkkl stops there? And wat expressway the fastest to courseway?
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No change.Originally posted by 5454:so when this terminal opens where will SBST services 112,113,115 and 119 stop. is it going to stop at the bus stop outside.
But when the place is closed for functions, where will the coaches park?
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Hougang St 21Originally posted by SBS9828X:Wat other buses other than kkkl stops there? And wat expressway the fastest to courseway?
Upp Serangoon Rd Hougang Ave 2 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 CTE SLE BKE Woodlands Crossing. -
Road side terminal lorOriginally posted by tranquilice:No change.
But when the place is closed for functions, where will the coaches park? 
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Possible chances of using 2nd link too.Originally posted by tranquilice:Hougang St 21 Upp Serangoon Rd Hougang Ave 2 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 CTE SLE BKE Woodlands Crossing. -
That will be too longOriginally posted by PJ_Quek:Possible chances of using 2nd link too. -
2nd Link is much faster to Malacca or up North...Originally posted by Volvo Olympian:That will be too long -
Was thinking bout dat too... And maybe sbs can make a new service maybe 150 or 180(dunno wether used b4) from the east to JBOriginally posted by sbst275:2nd Link is much faster to Malacca or up North...
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oh..icOriginally posted by sbst275:2nd Link is much faster to Malacca or up North... -
Extension of 950 would be better. Hate to see monopoly by SBST.Originally posted by SBS9828X:Was thinking bout dat too... And maybe sbs can make a new service maybe 150 or 180(dunno wether used b4) from the east to JB
180 is already a SMRT service, unlikely SBST will use 180 as a service number. -
How can SBST use 180?Originally posted by SBS9828X:Was thinking bout dat too... And maybe sbs can make a new service maybe 150 or 180(dunno wether used b4) from the east to JB Unless SMRT renumber it.
Take service 168 to Woodlands, transfer to service 950 will be enough. -
How about this:Originally posted by tranquilice:Hougang St 21 Upp Serangoon Rd Hougang Ave 2 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 CTE SLE BKE Woodlands Crossing.
Hougang St 21 Ave 1 Tampines Rd Upp S'goon Rd Sengkang East Ave Punggol Rd TPE SLE BKE W'lands Checkpt -
or thisOriginally posted by iveco:How about this:
Hougang St 21 Ave 1 Tampines Rd Upp S'goon Rd Sengkang East Ave Punggol Rd TPE SLE BKE W'lands Checkpt
Hougang St 21 Ave 1 Tampines Rd TPE SLE Woodlands Ave 2 WDL Ave 1 WDL Ctr Rd WDL Checkpt -
Anyway... 950 got lots of seats available on weekdays... Weekend, hard as they only leave when bus is fullOriginally posted by tranquilice:How can SBST use 180? Unless SMRT renumber it.
Take service 168 to Woodlands, transfer to service 950 will be enough. -
Seems rather strange location to me to site an outstation coach station, although i'll definitely say such a facility is long overdue in Singapore !!
Why strange ? Because with the 3rd link still NOT yet in existence, i find it quite a considerable distance to Causeway or 2nd link from Kovan !
I'll expected a more geographically centralised site instead, where people from all over Singapore can reach travelling about the same distance from their locations.
When the 3rd link materialises, then Kovan would make more sense.
Because then from Kovan the coaches travel along Upper Serangoon Road all the way to the (now) dead end where they then head to Malaysia via the 3rd link bridges from there. But that's some years from now i'll say. Maybe this time they really plan years in advance !!
What are all the operators there ? Would they all be re-located from Beach Road & Lavender Street to Kovan ??
Anyway, it's good to know finally Singapore is on the way towards having (hopefully) an outstation coach station of the same standards as the Victoria Coach Station in London in time to come !Originally posted by tranquilice:Translated directly from the following Chinese language newspaper article (24 May, Shin Min Daily News): http://sg.geocities.com/tranquilice/kovanhub.jpg
The former Hougang South interchange will be transformed into an interchange for Singapore-Malaysia express coaches.
Situated at Kovan Hub, the interchange will be operational from Wednesday 01 June. The interchange is equipped with checkpoint and ticketing booths, altogether there are 8 long-journey berths.
From then, the coaches will be plying between Singapore and Malaysia, Thailand. Singaporeans and tourists who wish to travel to Malaysia or Thailand will no need to limit themselves to board at Beach Rd or Queen St.
It is estimated that with the commencement of operation, commuters will be attracted to Paya Lebar and Kovan, the shops and restaurants nearby will be more lively.
From the understanding, this is a plan by MP for Aljunied GRC Mdm Cynthia Phua and Paya Lebar Grassroot Organisation. The aim is to attract more crowd to the area.
In February 2004, with the closure of Hougang South interchange, there has been a decrease in crowd in the area. With the set up of the interchange, it has been estimated that there will be an increase in human traffic.
Mdm Cynthia Phua said: "This interchange will brings convenience to many people. With the North East Line nearby, commuters will find it convenient to board the coach at Kovan to go to Malaysia."
The set up of the interchange is the important part of the group of Kovan upgrading programme, the programme includes the upgrading of Kovan Heartland Mall, building up of Paya Lebar-Kovan Community Club and setting up of flea market. -
Hahaha..Originally posted by hseochin:Seems rather strange location to me to site an outstation coach station, although i'll definitely say such a facility is long overdue in Singapore !!
Why strange ? Because with the 3rd link still NOT yet in existence, i find it quite a considerable distance to Causeway or 2nd link from Kovan !
I'll expected a more geographically centralised site instead, where people from all over Singapore can reach travelling about the same distance from their locations.
When the 3rd link materialises, then Kovan would make more sense.
Because then from Kovan the coaches travel along Upper Serangoon Road all the way to the (now) dead end where they then head to Malaysia via the 3rd link bridges from there. But that's some years from now i'll say. Maybe this time they really plan years in advance !!
.. 3RD LINK.. ?? You are joking.. thinking too much le bahx...
