SMRT to get DDs soon
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Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:
I don't agree with your statement at all, bro.PM peak huge crowds from Tanah Merah MRT and again from Marine Parade / Little India.
AM peak heavy loading from Marine Parade as well.
For both sides, there is significant loading. Observed this multiple times.
If you observe closely, the KUBs on 48 aren't even filled during peak. The back has neary zero standees.
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Originally posted by SMB128B:
If you observe closely, the KUBs on 48 aren't even filled during peak. The back has neary zero standees.
Don't think that's a fair statement, there is significant loading from Marine Parade to Little India MRT during AM Peak and the opposite during PM Peak, The demand is also mid to high for those xfering to and from Tanah Merah MRT daily during Peak Hours.
Don't think 48 will be considered for DDs not only because of the high trees but also the climb to Benjamin Sheares Bridge?
Cheers
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Originally posted by SinkTel:
Don't think that's a fair statement, there is significant loading from Marine Parade to Little India MRT during AM Peak and the opposite during PM Peak, The demand is also mid to high for those xfering to and from Tanah Merah MRT daily during Peak Hours.
Don't think 48 will be considered for DDs not only because of the high trees but also the climb to Benjamin Sheares Bridge?
Cheers
then how service 30 DDs last time can survive the climb? haha
or u meant the slip road form ophir rd entering the bridge is it ?
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Originally posted by azharjj:
then how service 30 DDs last time can survive the climb? haha
or u meant the slip road form ophir rd entering the bridge is it ?
Yea, it's more steep compared to the Keppel Road entrance although i aint sure if that's a deal breaker for 48.
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Originally posted by SinkTel:
Yea, it's more steep compared to the Keppel Road entrance although i aint sure if that's a deal breaker for 48.
sv48 freq has improved a lot weekday morning peak from 0730 onwards twds BNV, buses if no traffic arrives ev 6 mins...
Ah, DDs can climb the slope, if HK DDs can climb the steep flyover connecting to Ap Lei Chau, it shldnt be a problem -
Originally posted by SinkTel:
Yea, it's more steep compared to the Keppel Road entrance although i aint sure if that's a deal breaker for 48.
Didn't the LAs on the former Route 8 manage fine? -
Originally posted by SinkTel:
Don't think that's a fair statement, there is significant loading from Marine Parade to Little India MRT during AM Peak and the opposite during PM Peak, The demand is also mid to high for those xfering to and from Tanah Merah MRT daily during Peak Hours.
Don't think 48 will be considered for DDs not only because of the high trees but also the climb to Benjamin Sheares Bridge?
Cheers
You echoed exactly my observation on the loading. Regarding use of DDs, the high trees point is valid... climbing bridge should not be a problem.
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Originally posted by SinkTel:
Don't think that's a fair statement, there is significant loading from Marine Parade to Little India MRT during AM Peak and the opposite during PM Peak, The demand is also mid to high for those xfering to and from Tanah Merah MRT daily during Peak Hours.
Don't think 48 will be considered for DDs not only because of the high trees but also the climb to Benjamin Sheares Bridge?
Cheers
You echoed exactly my observation on sv 48 loading. Regarding use of DDs, the point of trees is valid, DDs can climb bridge with no problem.
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Originally posted by Acx1688:
sv48 freq has improved a lot weekday morning peak from 0730 onwards twds BNV, buses if no traffic arrives ev 6 mins...
Ah, DDs can climb the slope, if HK DDs can climb the steep flyover connecting to Ap Lei Chau, it shldnt be a problem
Yes as DDs cannot be used, they have been adding buses over the past 2 years just like they are doing to sv 36 and sv 39 but if DDs come, you dont need so many buses. -
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:
Yes as DDs cannot be used, they have been adding buses over the past 2 years just like they are doing to sv 36 and sv 39 but if DDs come, you dont need so many buses.Bro ask ah, old sv8(CBD to Bedok express svc)used DD climb up BJB before leh...
36 i understand due to height at CGA, 39 not sure but other than tt, no logic to not deploy DDs...
Even 43 has DDs to cope with demand...
sv48 non peak is really manageable... morning peak too as i am at the Mountbatten Rd(one amber bus stop) -
Originally posted by No_10_Tomas:
cos i only come in and post when i got confirmed source, i don't post for fun
trust me
the first 2 units will arrive next week
Hmm seems like u are right. 2 units arrived alre yesterday.
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Originally posted by Tranzort08:
Hmm seems like u are right. 2 units arrived alre yesterday.
any picture of them? by the way is that mandy still around?
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Originally posted by wsy1234:
any picture of them? by the way is that mandy still around?
It is not advisable to post any pictures(if anyone has it) as it violates a lot of rules/regulations and may get the person who took the picture into trouble...
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Originally posted by wsy1234:
any picture of them? by the way is that mandy still around?
Yes, but I cannot post it (or rather share it from the source as the source obtained the image illegally). But the source is not local.
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Patience...
There are enough Enviro500 MMC buses to go around.
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maybe go to woodlands HQ depot to camp there
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Originally posted by Acx1688:
Bro ask ah, old sv8(CBD to Bedok express svc)used DD climb up BJB before leh...
36 i understand due to height at CGA, 39 not sure but other than tt, no logic to not deploy DDs...
Even 43 has DDs to cope with demand...
sv48 non peak is really manageable... morning peak too as i am at the Mountbatten Rd(one amber bus stop)39 for sure gets DDs once Yishun interchange gets moved. But when is yishun interchange moving to new location. Press release came around a year back announcing the move for a new integrated interchange.
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Originally posted by Tranzort08:
Yes, but I cannot post it (or rather share it from the source as the source obtained the image illegally). But the source is not local.
Yes please don't post.. Maybe we both have the same source... I was told in April that first two units will arrive in last week of May.
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Probably the LA didnt have low end restrictor(and no AC unit) thats why it can manage to climb steep slopes unlike current 3 axles DDs...And the LA is semi automatic if im not wrong
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It will be on the roads tomorrow
trust me
North to South
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no new bus opening by the minster? guess 190 or 985?
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Originally posted by No_10_Tomas:
It will be on the roads tomorrow
trust me
North to South
what? so fast?
hmm... i think it should be 963.
I thought of 171 & 855 but those 2 from yishun so... lol
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On the roads? I am guessing probably a test run like how the MAN bendy.. It wouldn't be possible to do service that fast right?
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Originally posted by No_10_Tomas:
It will be on the roads tomorrow
trust me
North to South
Woodlands to CBD?