Originally posted by carbikebus:I am sure a couple of Punggol service will be amended to start from Sengkang instead..83 & 84?
Hi mr carbikebus, from what we know, no need to move any services over. We all know punggol interchange will be expanded by yr 2018 which was announced already in newsletters and press some time earlier. The current interchange still can squeeze some buses along the stretch furtherest away from boarding. This is where I think they are going to park from 20 dec onwards. Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by array88:
They should have built a permanent interchange or ITH to cater to more services... Current temporary interchange is totally unsatisfactory and I don't think it can accommodate more services. This is not in line at all with the plans to make Punggol the biggest town...
Hi mr array88, they already announced going to expand across the field next to it. Sengkang interchange will start first and complete by end yr 2016. Next up is punggol to complete by yr 2018 according to the newsletters issued. Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:No need for 84. Just 2 buses anyway. 83 is a good candidate to move base to Sengkang.
Hi mr busanalyser, sbs 83 and sbs 84 will definitely not be moved to sengkang. The 2 services are earmarked to be transferred to 'Go-ahead group' with effect from Q3 2016. If shifted to sengkang, this will not be possible. 22 services from changi village, changi airport terminal, pasir ris and punggol are already earmarked to be transferred. 3 more services which should be 117, 118 and 382G/W are the 3 remaining services to make up 25 bus services for Loyang depot. Cheers. Thanks.
Actually they should have revived Punggol Road End roadside terminal and make 84 terminate there and loop at Punggol Temp Int instead...
Apologise,I forgot that 83 & 84 is going over to Go Ahead..Thanks for informing.
Originally posted by array88:Actually they should have revived Punggol Road End roadside terminal and make 84 terminate there and loop at Punggol Temp Int instead...
The operating costs don't make sense just for 1 service (that too only 2 buses).
Originally posted by SMB145B:Punggol ITH isn't happening anytime soon.
what about the proposed Waterway Point? Is it anywhere near PGL MRT? Could that be a possible ITH?
Originally posted by iveco:what about the proposed Waterway Point? Is it anywhere near PGL MRT? Could that be a possible ITH?
next to mrt, done by frasers, completing in Q1 2016, no ITH, just mall + condo
for 84 can do 115 style... but only mealbreak terminate at punggol int
Originally posted by SBS2652G:for 84 can do 115 style... but only mealbreak terminate at punggol int
Hi mr SBS2652G, the 2 buses sbs 84 has are almost always out on the roads already. So no point. Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by Sbs6750E:OT.
I heard got new church in punggol is it? Where is it located? Mr Dupdup77 have info?
Hi mr Sbs6750E, yes there is a new church in between the 2 private condos opposife Punggol 21 CC near the junction of Punggol field walk and punggol east. Cheers. Thanks.
i excited. this week 118 and 47 close to my house. 47 not so close but still my area. 118 is 2 stop away. i excited.
Originally posted by proudtobeme:i excited. this week 118 and 47 close to my house. 47 not so close but still my area. 118 is 2 stop away. i excited.
Hi mr proudtobeme, congrats. I am equally excited. This is first time LTA launched 2 trunk services at the same town on the same day. Not feeders. Moreover, this is first time 1 service went into unchartered territories (sembawang-smrt stronghold) and 1 went into a new terminal (CBP). Anybody know if sbs 47 and sbs 117 and sbs 118 will be free on 1st day of service (Sunday)? I want to joyride! Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by dupdup77:Hi mr proudtobeme, congrats. I am equally excited. This is first time LTA launched 2 trunk services at the same town on the same day. Not feeders. Moreover, this is first time 1 service went into unchartered territories (sembawang-smrt stronghold) and 1 went into a new terminal (CBP). Anybody know if sbs 47 and sbs 117 and sbs 118 will be free on 1st day of service (Sunday)? I want to joyride! Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by Sbs6750E:From Dec 20 Punggol Plaza NTUC less crowded liao. All move to Giant.
Hi mr Sbs6750E, I doubt so. 3 condos around Punggol plaza are coming up. Anyway if crowd disperse, many people will be happy. By the way, the new giant has already opened on 12/12. Not 20/12. Cheers. Thanks.
Originally posted by Sbs6750E:
yah they are birthday gift from LTA too. By today my birthday. Cheers!
Hi mr sbs6750E, happy birthday. Cheers. Thanks.
All, there is no announcement of free rides on sbs 117 and sbs 118 on the first day tomorrow yet. Think they are going to start collecting revenue fares from Day 1. Previously when sbs 386 is extended, it is free for first day. Anybody having any updates, please feel free to share. Cheers. Thanks.
Surprisingly 47's frequency is much better than 117/118...
Originally posted by array88:Surprisingly 47's frequency is much better than 117/118...
Hi mr array88, not surprised. Sbs 47 goes through densely populated areas. Sbs 117 route is quite sparsely populated in the middle, except for Punggol, khatib, yishun and sembawang. Shocked to see sembawang interchange also has empty spaces and berths just now. Cheers. Thanks.
Spotted 47 fleet(partial)
6315,6316,6408
47 follows sv48 v closely xcept along Mountbatten, East Coast, Still Rd South wic is sim to CSS608
Originally posted by Acx1688:Spotted 47 fleet(partial)
6315,6316,6408
No DDs? I thought there would be a few..
Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:No DDs? I thought there would be a few..
shld ve bah, i yet to see yet