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why sometimes train so fast come so slow come de
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Merger of SBS and SMRT ?
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The lines which uses human drivers have to vary their timing coz they use their eyes to make sure no one kiap at the doors. The NEL on the other hand, don't say lah, emotionless machines that only do what they are made to do.Originally posted by martin_lim85:why sometimes train so fast come so slow come de 
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Our trains are made by Kawasaki, esp the first batch.I'm wondering why the JR Line in Japan uses trains whose interior is decidedly older and smaller than ours.It feels rickety, even on their intra region routes which can be up to 1 hour.Strange eh.I feel we have the nicer looking subway train carraiges as compard to the rest of the world.
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If we are gonna include our gripes about MRT systems, I believe the time is right for a name change. We can rename this forum "Singapore's Public Transport" from the current name.
On a side note. KL's PutraLine LRT is also driverless and covers a greater distance than NEL. I have also noticed its trains move very quickly and if anybody falls on the tracks, he is a goner. The Putraline elevated platforms have no rails at all. -
Hmm.Yeah, might be good to have a public transport forum.
KL has no railings for its train systems' elevated line?That's pretty dangerous. -
Do you think there is a need to build doors along the plaform of elevated station? My opinion is that there is not a need, ppl just have to try to be careful and don't ever think of commiting suicide. Commiting suicide is something SINFUL, you know.
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Tell you lah... Make a door that is like Sentosa Monorail
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I don't think there is a need either. Coz one group will end up complaining about their fare increases going towards building and maintaining such knick knacks when education and common sense is enough.Originally posted by sbs&tibs:Do you think there is a need to build doors along the plaform of elevated station? My opinion is that there is not a need, ppl just have to try to be careful and don't ever think of commiting suicide. Commiting suicide is something SINFUL, you know.
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London underground is one of the oldest subways, being built in the 1800s. It is much much lousier than singapores MRT, so we have no reason to complain abt the trains. I feel that SMRT and SBST has done a good choice in purchasing the trains, like alstom, kawasaki and siemens.
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Taken from http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_new_content.asp?start=63
Getting around the MRT system
An average 2.5 million MRT rides are made daily. For passengers who take the MRT frequently, the rail system maps and signage may not be noticeable, as they do not need to refer to them. However, the system map plays an important role in guiding tourists who are unfamiliar with our MRT system, as well as passengers who are travelling to a destination for the first time and may need help in moving around the MRT system.
System maps should display a complex range of information in a simple, brief and consistent manner, whilst allowing flexibility for future expansion of the rail network. Repetition or too much information can be confusing. Our rail system map and the accompanying locality maps are designed to cater for future additions, such as Circle Line, using the same principles of simplicity, brevity and consistency.
In Singapore, each rail line is represented by one colour. For example, the North South Line is represented by the colour red, East West Line represented by green and all LRT lines by grey. We use an alphanumeric code comprising two letters - representing the name of the line, and a number to identify each station. For example, "EW" represents the East West Line and "NS" represents the North South Line. So Orchard station, which is located on the North South Line, has been assigned the code NS22.
By assigning a unique alphanumeric code that is displayed alongside the English station name in all system maps and station signage, this helps non-English-speaking passengers identify the stations.
Finding their way around the rail system will also be made easier when multi-lingual signs are added to stations by 2005. Names of stations will be displayed in three languages at various parts of the station and on the system maps. Commuters who are conversant in Mandarin and Tamil will be able to read the signs at the entrances to stations and along the platforms. Fare charts on the concourse will also display station names in these languages.
The principles of designing rail system maps are universal. For example, the various rail lines in system maps in Paris and Tokyo are identified by name and colour. However, minor differences do exist, e.g. information in Tokyo's system map is presented in both Japanese and English, while information in Paris' system map is in French only.
Interested to know more about the latest developments within LTA? Read the latest issue of Journeys! -
Originally posted by tranquilice:
Journeys can be found at NRL inside JRL.
Taken from http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_new_content.asp?start=63
[b]Getting around the MRT system
An average 2.5 million MRT rides are made daily. For passengers who take the MRT frequently, the rail system maps and signage may not be noticeable, as they do not need to refer to them. However, the system map plays an important role in guiding tourists who are unfamiliar with our MRT system, as well as passengers who are travelling to a destination for the first time and may need help in moving around the MRT system.
System maps should display a complex range of information in a simple, brief and consistent manner, whilst allowing flexibility for future expansion of the rail network. Repetition or too much information can be confusing. Our rail system map and the accompanying locality maps are designed to cater for future additions, such as Circle Line, using the same principles of simplicity, brevity and consistency.
In Singapore, each rail line is represented by one colour. For example, the North South Line is represented by the colour red, East West Line represented by green and all LRT lines by grey. We use an alphanumeric code comprising two letters - representing the name of the line, and a number to identify each station. For example, "EW" represents the East West Line and "NS" represents the North South Line. So Orchard station, which is located on the North South Line, has been assigned the code NS22.
By assigning a unique alphanumeric code that is displayed alongside the English station name in all system maps and station signage, this helps non-English-speaking passengers identify the stations.
Finding their way around the rail system will also be made easier when multi-lingual signs are added to stations by 2005. Names of stations will be displayed in three languages at various parts of the station and on the system maps. Commuters who are conversant in Mandarin and Tamil will be able to read the signs at the entrances to stations and along the platforms. Fare charts on the concourse will also display station names in these languages.
The principles of designing rail system maps are universal. For example, the various rail lines in system maps in Paris and Tokyo are identified by name and colour. However, minor differences do exist, e.g. information in Tokyo's system map is presented in both Japanese and English, while information in Paris' system map is in French only.
Interested to know more about the latest developments within LTA? Read the latest issue of Journeys![/b] -
yAp.. i do must agree that Singapore MRT system is one of the BEST in the world.. but theres something that i would like to share.. just this June.. i went to HongKong.. yap.. although they do not have those platform screen doors like what we have in Singapore.. but they are constantly improving.. while riding the MTR(this is what thy call for their MRt system..) when a train is approching an interchange station.. there will be announcement made in three different lauguage.. and.. whats amazes mi is that they do make announcement on whether which side of the door will be opening.. yAp.. this might be useless to the locals.. but.. to tourists like me.. it do makes alot of difference.. do hope that Singapore Can do the same thing.. i think.. this is something that Singapore can learn from other countries..
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"xis zham hai: Tsim Sha Shui. zhoe bin ka che mon juang hui da hoi"Originally posted by sBs_boy:yAp.. i do must agree that Singapore MRT system is one of the BEST in the world.. but theres something that i would like to share.. just this June.. i went to HongKong.. yap.. although they do not have those platform screen doors like what we have in Singapore.. but they are constantly improving.. while riding the MTR(this is what thy call for their MRt system..) when a train is approching an interchange station.. there will be announcement made in three different lauguage.. and.. whats amazes mi is that they do make announcement on whether which side of the door will be opening.. yAp.. this might be useless to the locals.. but.. to tourists like me.. it do makes alot of difference.. do hope that Singapore Can do the same thing.. i think.. this is something that Singapore can learn from other countries..
"Xia yi zhan shi: Tsim Sha Shui. zuo bian de che men jiang hui da kai"
"Next station: Tsim Sha Shui. Doors will open on the left"
the system map on top of the door is interactive also. It shows the system map with the lights and all.. cool
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Yap.. thats the reason that i like HongKong's MTR.. its so cool... hAha.. juSt hope that the circle line will follow suit.. bEtter still if iT is LCD screen.. Wow.. 1st in the world.. haha.. SubWay Fans all round the world will be flocking in to Singapore.. Well.. tOurists coming in to singapore.. then some way or so.. it helps Singapore's Economic as well...
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Are the new Kawasaki black trains ZF gearboxed? THere was also a time when they disappeared. Why?
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Yes, the gearboxes are manufactured by ZF Hurth Bahntechnik GmbH.Originally posted by SBS9845X:Are the new Kawasaki black trains ZF gearboxed? THere was also a time when they disappeared. Why?
Taken out of services due to faulty gearboxes.
http://www.smrt.com.sg/pressrele_arch59bussvc.htm
http://www.smrt.com.sg/pressrele_arch60.htm
http://www.smrt.com.sg/pressrele_arch61.htm
http://www.smrt.com.sg/pressrele_arch62.htm
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The MRT stations where train doors open on both sides is Jurong East and Tanah Merah, but they are elevated stations. Is there any underground stations in the world which like Jurong East and Tanah Merah where train doors open on both sides?
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yAp.. iF im not wrong.. you can find it in Japan and Korea.. not sure bout China..Originally posted by disappear:The MRT stations where train doors open on both sides is Jurong East and Tanah Merah, but they are elevated stations. Is there any underground stations in the world which like Jurong East and Tanah Merah where train doors open on both sides? -
When will they start to built the MRT extension from Boon Lay to Tuas?
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BoonLay to Tuas.. ?? i dont not so fast.. maybe another 10 years bahx... ?? i think.. right now.. LTA is only busy with the circle line.. maybe the circle line is fully up and running before LTA will decides whether or not they wanna extend the BoonLay-Tuas line..Originally posted by disappear:When will they start to built the MRT extension from Boon Lay to Tuas? -
I read from my sec school textbook illustrations that the Boon Lay to Tuas extension might be just a LRT..
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Sometimes.. i just HATE taking NEL.. Tunnel all the way.. nothing to see.. BORING....
