SINGAPORE: Transport operator SMRT, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and French train maker Alstom are investigating the three disruptions which hit the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) in a week. Engineers are looking into the root causes of the incidents on Dec 27, Dec 29 and Jan 2, SMRT said in a Facebook post late on Friday … Read more
SINGAPORE: Regular train service between Tanah Merah and Tampines MRT stations along the East-West Line (EWL) will resume on Tuesday (Dec 10), a day ahead of schedule after the completion of track works. The stretch of stations has been closed since Saturday to facilitate the connection of tracks between the EWL and the new East Coast … Read more
As part of the review, the workgroup will conduct a peer benchmarking exercise with the Guangzhou Metro Corporation and the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation. “This will allow us to exchange insights, and benchmark against the two leading metro operators with world-class safety and reliability records,” SMRT said. “SMRT remains committed to making continual improvements … for the … Read more
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SINGAPORE: Train services on the East-West Line will fully resume from the start of passenger hours on Tuesday (Oct 1), nearly a week after a faulty train caused a power trip and damage to the track and other equipment. This comes after the successful replacement of rail segments that had developed new cracks, the Land Transport … Read more
LTA and SMRT said rigorous checks and tests will be carried out and they will ensure strict safety requirements are met before resuming full passenger service. “We seek commuters’ kind understanding and patience while our workers do their best to safely resume service as soon as we can,” said LTA and SMRT. President of SMRT Trains Lam … Read more
SINGAPORE: Recovery works on the East-West Line are progressing, following the days-long disruption that has hit Singapore’s second-oldest train line. In a Facebook update, rail operator SMRT said “as of Saturday (Sep 28), we have successfully recovered and completed functionality tests on three track point machines and associated trackside equipment”. “Power rails have also been … Read more
On Thursday, the authorities said that engineers had found “extensive damage” to the track and trackside equipment, caused by a faulty train as it was returning to Ulu Pandan depot. A defective component known as an axle box had dropped onto the train tracks, causing one bogie – or an undercarriage with wheels – to … Read more
Likewise, the queue for bridging bus services at Jurong East stretched to about 300m along the sheltered walkway from the bus stop outside Block 201 Jurong East Street 21 to opposite Westgate mall. The waiting time for buses was at least 15 to 20 minutes but passengers were observed to be waiting in an orderly … Read more
SINGAPORE: A construction worker at a Jurong Region Line work site died in the early hours of Jan 4 after he fell about 7.5m over the edge of the uncompleted platform. The accident occurred at about 2.30am along Jurong West Street 75, where the upcoming Gek Poh station will be located. The worker, a 27-year-old … Read more
LOW RISK OF EXCESSIVE USE One consideration that strengthens the case for further subsidising public transport is the lower risk of excessive consumption. For any public subsidy, there is a need to consider its impact on incentives and fiscal sustainability. Subsidising fuel, electricity or water may encourage inefficient use and excessive consumption. Even healthcare, another … Read more
