if you were to close 3 stations...
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No...Originally posted by fouf_cfk:You must as well ask our late former president Mr Ong Teng cheong why he wanted MRT system despite majority's opposition against the idea of having MRT? Use your brains.
Think of it again, what improvement had it made...
Reduce the buses, back to square 1 in capacity and end up higher fares -
Do not edit my post to propagate people. I didnt start any flame wars did I? Or are you guilty?
Yes, expenses are higher, but the time taken is reduced. This you have to agree.
And to SBS9889U: if you feel that my post is offensive, kindly send me a private message and kindly pin point to me WHICH PART of my post is offensive. or else you have to admit that you are gibberishing. Period.
Mod Notes: If you continue to make flaming post, we will have to suspend. You want to carry the mess aleady @ Chit Chat, go ahead -
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Anyway, if say I in no position... Think of this, hasn't the arrival of MRT made daily expenses higher? -
Since the infrastructure is already there, I'd not consider closing any stations. Instead, to work with other authorities to increase usage of these stations; eg developing or improving developments around these stations.
But I'm wondering if SMRT try using 3-car train sets for the Changi Airport line, when demand is lower, to save on electricity and costs. (Of course use back the six-car trains when there's exhibition at Expo). The shorter train can stop in the middle of the station's platform. That's what Melbourne's suburban railway is doing. And these Melbourne trains consists of typical 3-car sets, and can be easily attached to another 3-car sets to form a 6-car train during peak hours, and easily detached for off-peak service. -
It would look quite weird to the tourist @ Changi Airport finding that only part of the station being utilised. Maybe the 6 carriage trains gives a better impression?
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Definitely wouldn't be weird for Australian tourists, as its very common for suburban railways to use short trains during off-peak and then couple 2 trains together for peak hour svc, to save on utilities. I believe such savings can amount to a lot in the long run.Originally posted by SBS9889U:It would look quite weird to the tourist @ Changi Airport finding that only part of the station being utilised. Maybe the 6 carriage trains gives a better impression?
btw, the LRT in Changi Airport also uses only one-car instead of two-car. (the second platform door always been left unused) -
Instead of closing stations due to poorer demand, can try improve instead.
I was wondering why LTA didn't thought of linking Little India to Waterloo Street region & Sim Lim area ("Si Beh Lor" area) with an underpass? I believe by doing that, Little India stn would be much better utilised. That will also increase usage of the NEL. eg more passengers will switch from svc 147 to NEL. -
Then how are we gonna get to Marina Bay open area for shoots and steamboat?Originally posted by SBS9889U:Maybe Dover only open during the school term while the other times, the station can close to cut operating costs. (Like what i have suggested for Marina Bay.)
However, the suggestion for Marina Bay is easier to carry out as the SMRT personell can ask all passengers to clear at Raffles Place while the train driver continues on to Marina Bay or change at Raffles Place.
The Dover one may be harder to carry out as the public needed more education on when the station closes as there are much more passengers going to/from Dover than Marina Bay. -
Ermm They did have 2 cars together in the past...Originally posted by SBS3688Y:Definitely wouldn't be weird for Australian tourists, as its very common for suburban railways to use short trains during off-peak and then couple 2 trains together for peak hour svc, to save on utilities. I believe such savings can amount to a lot in the long run.
btw, the LRT in Changi Airport also uses only one-car instead of two-car. (the second platform door always been left unused) -
Perth Metropolitan trains also uses 2-car sets currently (eg Fremantle Line)Originally posted by sBs_boy:Ermm They did have 2 cars together in the past... -
i think they use two cars on weekends...Originally posted by sBs_boy:Ermm They did have 2 cars together in the past... -
They Have STOPPED using the two Cars since a few years ago... reason being is still Unknown..Originally posted by sinicker:i think they use two cars on weekends... -
my choice will be:
marina bay
chinese garden
braddell
chinese garden: no ones go dere nowadays.......
marina bay: obvious.....onli shld be opened when dere are more developments around.........
braddell: not much pple take leh from wad i see...........n the station structure also quite weird right if i nt wrong?......... -
i need chinese garden to get to the swimming complex there. and a lot of other singaporeans too.Originally posted by hiphop2009:my choice will be:
chinese garden
braddell
chinese garden: no ones go dere nowadays.......
braddell: not much pple take leh from wad i see...........n the station structure also quite weird right if i nt wrong?.........
braddell station structure similar to dover. just that there is a wall between the two tracks.