Swapping of SMRT Buses and NEL?
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But also SBS is getting better and better as the year go by, unlike SMRT getting from bad to worse. Bad bus service to longer MRT frequencyOriginally posted by sbst275:Hey but SBS monopoly days in 1970's was OK -
Well, the sector swap put a strain on Tibs Holdings, but they still got by with capable guys like Ng Ser Miang and Tan Hup Foi at the helm. After the rebranding of last year with Iron Lady consolidating her hold, things got worse. The bus operations seem to be taking the parent company down with them.Originally posted by joelwinston2005:But also SBS is getting better and better as the year go by, unlike SMRT getting from bad to worse. Bad bus service to longer MRT frequency -
Now the profit dragged them down as wellOriginally posted by iveco:Well, the sector swap put a strain on Tibs Holdings, but they still got by with capable guys like Ng Ser Miang and Tan Hup Foi at the helm. After the rebranding of last year with Iron Lady consolidating her hold, things got worse. The bus operations seem to be taking the parent company down with them. -
I think it is also about time to let SBS to take over SMRT Bus.Originally posted by sbst275:Now the profit dragged them down as well -
I find it surprising that SMRT Buses H1 profit can plunge by 60%. Their Sv 67, 852, 961 are very popular
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What about 851? Isn't it one of their cash cows?Originally posted by sbst275:I find it surprising that SMRT Buses H1 profit can plunge by 60%. Their Sv 67, 852, 961 are very popular -
Don't forget SVC 190Originally posted by iveco:What about 851? Isn't it one of their cash cows? -
SMRT has fewer advertisements, which is true.. (see those few full-body ads on 2nd link, speak good english). it also has less ad-hoc and contract charters as compared to SBS. also, SBS is still in the green due to its high turnover rate, high number of advertisements (thanks to its Superbuses), and of cos, overseas (Shen Yang/ London) revenue (makes up more than 50% !!)..
if not for these, SBS sure will be facing red... also, i daresay SBS manage their assets like buses better, due to experience..
and yes.. dont forget.. SMRT is government owned, while Comfort Delgro isnt really.. -
Ha ha ! There are many confusion of the CCL and NEL, isn't it ?Originally posted by sBs_boy:but NELs is beginning to make money liao... just give them a few more yrs.. ridership had went passed the 200,000 mark..
What I know is that:
--CCL will be operated by SMRT
--CCL will be using the same train as the NEL one, and it is driverless
--CCL will be using 6 carriage train
Quoted form the ALSTOM website:
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CBTC Singapore, CCL
Continuing Metro Automatisation
Contract: Singapore, Circle Line
Customer: Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Main features: Automatic Train Supervision, CBTC Automatic Train Control, Conventional Products, Communication system and Computer-based Interlocking
Delivery date: from 2006 to 2008
The total route length will be 32 km in tunnel comprising 29 stations with one depot. The complete automation of train operations is made possible by its signaling system, which constantly monitors and safely controls the movements and locations of the trains. ALSTOM provided URBALIS 300 CBTC, a fully proven Driverless Signaling system that comprises: the Automatic Trains Supervision system ICONIS, the Automatic Train Control MASTRIA, some conventional products SMARTWAY and the Interlocking SMARTLOCK.
Moreover ALSTOM supply on-board Passenger Information system and ensures the transmission of on-board CCTV through its bi directional Train to Track transmission system (IAGO).
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Some pictures form the ALSTOM website on the CCL train
Singapore Metropolis (circle line) on Valenciennes test track -
3 carriage broOriginally posted by CAIX:Ha ha ! There are many confusion of the CCL and NEL, isn't it ?
What I know is that:
--CCL will be operated by SMRT
--CCL will be using the same train as the NEL one, and it is driverless
--CCL will be using 6 carriage train
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If you read yesterday ST business section, another former TIBS member have resigned from his post. It seem that SMRT is not interested in bus service. Sacking a TIBS veteran show it. Maybe the iron lady think that keeping him is a surplus. SMRT bus is going to rot because of her. I have a feeling that some big changes is going to happen in the near future.
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Well, even though things might be what it was like in 1980s, (Only 1 company for bus and 1 for train), i think is good as we can expect much,much better service because the two companies are going to be focused on one area of transportation. I would be very happy if SBS really takes over SMRT Buses as it would mean much,much better service in the Northwest SIngapore just like in the pre merger era.
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I too hope to see SBST taking over SMRT BUSES.
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Tan Hup FoiOriginally posted by joelwinston2005:If you read yesterday ST business section, another former TIBS member have resigned from his post. It seem that SMRT is not interested in bus service. Sacking a TIBS veteran show it. Maybe the iron lady think that keeping him is a surplus. SMRT bus is going to rot because of her. I have a feeling that some big changes is going to happen in the near future.
Anyway, how she run the co now, is just a typical GLC - profits -
Now qn goes
What went wrong in SMRT Buses until profit plunge by 60%? -
LTA brought one lahOriginally posted by iveco:SBST was smart. They brought in fully automatic trains for the NEL. SMRT's CCL will still be driver-operated.
Still govt expect return from operator -
How is she going to run the company i don't know. But i do know that SMRT doesn't have a group of people who are capable of running the bus division.
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Even train...Originally posted by joelwinston2005:How is she going to run the company i don't know. But i do know that SMRT doesn't have a group of people who are capable of running the bus division. -
excessive neglect on the buses and customer interestsOriginally posted by sbst275:Now qn goes
What went wrong in SMRT Buses until profit plunge by 60%?
increase in diesel prices
higher salary demanded from workers
a boycott?
reduction in fleet (and service staff size)
accounting department gone haywire
or embezzlement of funds? -
MaintenanceOriginally posted by 105090:excessive neglect on the buses and customer interests
increase in diesel prices
higher salary demanded from workers
a boycott?
reduction in fleet (and service staff size)
accounting department gone haywire
or embezzlement of funds?
Hmm... Loading fig reported wrongly everywhere have -
1) The price of oil have been sky rocketing since beginning of this year. So it is eating the profit away.Originally posted by sbst275:Now qn goes
What went wrong in SMRT Buses until profit plunge by 60%?
2) Stiff competition from SBST. SBST have been introducing new services. But i believe the impact is quite small from this.
3) Mismanagement. -
But SBS profit not that so much hit..Originally posted by joelwinston2005:1) The price of oil have been sky rocketing since beginning of this year. So it is eating the profit away.
2) Stiff competition from SBST. SBST have been introducing new services. But i believe the impact is quite small from this.
3) Mismanagement.
Because peak hr buses are now only runned during the high demand time -
I think SBST have good relationship with other private company. So their customer keep going back to them.Originally posted by sbst275:But SBS profit not that so much hit..
Because peak hr buses are now only runned during the high demand time -
Nope... They squeeze for Ind Svs...Originally posted by joelwinston2005:I think SBST have good relationship with other private company. So their customer keep going back to them. -
Can u please elaborate?Originally posted by sbst275:Nope... They squeeze for Ind Svs...