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Very accurate info.Originally posted by samtlk:All buses are washed daily (not sure about those with 3D ads). Buses without 3D ads will go through the buswash machine, which takes only abt a min to wash. Buses with 3D ads are parked in separate lots & sub-contracted out for manual washing I think.
At the same time bus internals are also washed manually. I sometimes join in the washing even though I'm the T.O. Washing the bus is not as simple as many think. I've even seen newspapers of a lady demanding the buses to be washed at crazy intervals. If doing at that level, it'll only create a catastrophic situations where many buses are stuck while waiting to be washed & disinfectanted. -
Can someone tell me the history of the bus services avaliable in Hougang Central Interchange today?
From 1970/1980 onwards until now...
Like, most buses are from Ang Mo Kio lenthen to Hougang.
E.g 74, 165 and 132. -
Is there any security checks if i take sv170, alight at Woodlands Checkpoint and board another service back?
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Once you alight at the checkpoint (Singapore side), you'll have to go up already right? Not really sure on this one. But I know JB side is only something like a bus stop - can walk out to JB City Centre.
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Hougang Central Interchange started ONLY in the year 1994.. Before that, it was Hougang INt (Hougang South Interchange). When hougang Central Interchange opened in the year 1994, Upp Serangoon Rd Terminal was closed down and all services were diverted into Hougang Central Interchange.Originally posted by Y_Shun:Can someone tell me the history of the bus services avaliable in Hougang Central Interchange today?
From 1970/1980 onwards until now...
Like, most buses are from Ang Mo Kio lenthen to Hougang.
E.g 74, 165 and 132.
During the construction of the NorthEast Line in the year 1997, Hougang Central Interchange was then being affected. A temporary interchange was built beside the Hougang Plaza. At the same time, the original Hougang Central Interchange then became Hougang Central Terminal as the Temp Int couldnt fit in so many services. After the completion of the NEL, Hougang Central Terminal and Hougang Central Interchange then reunited and they remain on the current site ever since. -
97 and 111 was extended to HG Central Interchange when it opened. and 151 was introduced..
97 occupied the berths nearest to HG South interchange comtrol office, aka 51's berths if m not mistaken -
no, theres no security checks, but u better dont do so.. theres a lot of hassle. Firstly, upon alighting from 170, u gota take the escalators up, to the entrance of the departure hall. you can walk away to the pedestrian bridge. But theres police manning the gate..Originally posted by choww:Is there any security checks if i take sv170, alight at Woodlands Checkpoint and board another service back?
means if u walk from Woodlands up to customs, u gota pass through a one-way door. if u want to walk back to woodlands centre (ie. like if u wanna chabge your mind and dont leave singapore) then u have to tell the police who will open a gate and let you through.
not advisable still..
alternatively, u can walk back down woodlands crossing. this is the road which the bus and cars etc uses when coming from Woodlands rd to the checkpoint.. -
How about JB Side ( Like you change your mind and dowan come SG) and also what if you reach SG Checkpoint then want to go back MY?Originally posted by 105090:no, theres no security checks, but u better dont do so.. theres a lot of hassle. Firstly, upon alighting from 170, u gota take the escalators up, to the entrance of the departure hall. you can walk away to the pedestrian bridge. But theres police manning the gate..
means if u walk from Woodlands up to customs, u gota pass through a one-way door. if u want to walk back to woodlands centre (ie. like if u wanna chabge your mind and dont leave singapore) then u have to tell the police who will open a gate and let you through.
not advisable still..
alternatively, u can walk back down woodlands crossing. this is the road which the bus and cars etc uses when coming from Woodlands rd to the checkpoint.. -
Oh okay, then how about Services to Hougang South Int which is now shut down? Thx
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Extended to Hougang Central Interchange.. 62 was the special case.. went over to punggol instead.. all feeders were either axed or being merged together to form your 112 113.Originally posted by Y_Shun:Oh okay, then how about Services to Hougang South Int which is now shut down? Thx -
Seems troublesome..I think i better not go..Thanks..Originally posted by 105090:no, theres no security checks, but u better dont do so.. theres a lot of hassle. Firstly, upon alighting from 170, u gota take the escalators up, to the entrance of the departure hall. you can walk away to the pedestrian bridge. But theres police manning the gate..
means if u walk from Woodlands up to customs, u gota pass through a one-way door. if u want to walk back to woodlands centre (ie. like if u wanna chabge your mind and dont leave singapore) then u have to tell the police who will open a gate and let you through.
not advisable still..
alternatively, u can walk back down woodlands crossing. this is the road which the bus and cars etc uses when coming from Woodlands rd to the checkpoint.. -
In 1985, the first services in Hougang (South) Int were 85, 97, 111, 321, 323 and 329. Before the interchange was opened, 85 and 111 terminated at Upp Serangoon Rd (10.5 km), which in somewhere between Valley Rd and Jln Rengkam, near Glad Tidings Church. 97 was a new service which went to another new interchange at Jurong East.Originally posted by Y_Shun:Oh okay, then how about Services to Hougang South Int which is now shut down? Thx
In 1986 came 54, which loops at what is now Eunos Int/MRT. More feeders were added; 322 and 327.
In 1988, 54 was integrated with 51 and that is how 51 came to Hougang. New Aircon service 118 to Orchard Rd was introduced. 329 was withdrawn and 328 was introduced.
In 1989, 62 was extended to Hougang from MacPherson. 132 was extended from Ang Mo Kio. By this time, the services in Hougang Int were 51, 62, 85, 97, 111, 118, 132, 321, 322, 323, 327 and 328.
The MRT rationalisations in the early 1990s saw services 85 and 118 withdrawn but the rest of the trunk services remained, along with a new addition, 151. -
you can walk back along the causeway or risk your "life" by walking back to the re-boarding concourse towards JB side.. u can be accused of "trying to be funny" or jaywalking.. theres many cameras police and Gurkhas here and there..Originally posted by SBS9889U:How about JB Side ( Like you change your mind and dowan come SG) and also what if you reach SG Checkpoint then want to go back MY?
anyway, Woodlands checkpoint isnt a place to walk around or loiter..
everyone only hope to clear customs fast and leave the place -
So i guess most of the buses they use is MK2's , B57 (got any?) and OF1417 ... correct me if im wrong , thanks.Originally posted by The_Bus_Guide:In 1985, the first services in Hougang (South) Int were 85, 97, 111, 321, 323 and 329. Before the interchange was opened, 85 and 111 terminated at Upp Serangoon Rd (10.5 km), which in somewhere between Valley Rd and Jln Rengkam, near Glad Tidings Church. 97 was a new service which went to another new interchange at Jurong East.
In 1986 came 54, which loops at what is now Eunos Int/MRT. More feeders were added; 322 and 327.
In 1988, 54 was integrated with 51 and that is how 51 came to Hougang. New Aircon service 118 to Orchard Rd was introduced. 329 was withdrawn and 328 was introduced.
In 1989, 62 was extended to Hougang from MacPherson. 132 was extended from Ang Mo Kio. By this time, the services in Hougang Int were 51, 62, 85, 97, 111, 118, 132, 321, 322, 323, 327 and 328.
The MRT rationalisations in the early 1990s saw services 85 and 118 withdrawn but the rest of the trunk services remained, along with a new addition, 151. -
Those MB 0405 CAC buses their interior looks unatttractive then those WA and DM. The problem would be those A/C outlet, they looks veri dirty especially the one in SBS 3755L that had black finger prints all around it. It is because of the grey colour applied. For those WA and DM ones, they are red in colours, so they does not look dirty. Mabe those A/C vents should also be cleaned..Originally posted by MS:Very accurate info.
At the same time bus internals are also washed manually. I sometimes join in the washing even though I'm the T.O. Washing the bus is not as simple as many think. I've even seen newspapers of a lady demanding the buses to be washed at crazy intervals. If doing at that level, it'll only create a catastrophic situations where many buses are stuck while waiting to be washed & disinfectanted. -
Which is the most "cheap" , "budget" and kiam siap bus operator here? SBST or SMRT?
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i'm thinking if SBST will countinue to buy SD buses anot? Because next year the Scanias and O405WA and some DM O405 as they are going to retire next year
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what does non user lay up status means?
Can someone tell me what happen to SBS691G? -
anyone knows when SBS691G is back on the roads again? i really miss the sight of that bus?
in te bus deployment list , some buses are stated as "non- user lay up status" what does this mean and where are these buses? -
what kind of buses do u think SMRT & SBST will buy in the future?
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Maybe sleeping at BBDEP? Hmm , not sure about this.Originally posted by swee_heng:what does non user lay up status means?
Can someone tell me what happen to SBS691G? -
why is it that so many Scania NACs were scrapped while the OACs and CACs were not scrapped?
What happened to TIB900K , 1004R ? What svc they serve & why are they scrapped? -
Maybe their lifespan has ended? There are some NAC Scania's leftOriginally posted by swee_heng:why is it that so many Scania NACs were scrapped while the OACs and CACs were not scrapped?
What happened to TIB900K , 1004R ? What svc they serve & why are they scrapped?
TIB900K was burn when it was serving Sv 67 few years ago and it was scrapped. TIB1004R also burn if im not mistaken but the full front can be found on TIB928G (AM Spare Bus) -
SMRT...Originally posted by swee_heng:Which is the most "cheap" , "budget" and kiam siap bus operator here? SBST or SMRT?
They will buy SD buses eventually since not all routes can take DDs. (i.e. Changi Airport services)Originally posted by swee_heng:i'm thinking if SBST will countinue to buy SD buses anot? Because next year the Scanias and O405WA and some DM O405 as they are going to retire next year -
Ask me about TIB1110S, and I will speak so much your com gets flooded.
I will get so interested about the-bendy-that-burned less than 3-4 years of op life.
I think I can smell 691G from my house... Seriously, I stay 100-200 metres away from BBDEP.