Singapore's MRT
May 14, 2016, 12:59 pm
#16
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May 14, 2016, 9:40 pm
#17
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Crowds on weekends in the city are less comparing to crowds on weekdays from sleeping quarters towards downtown - I did not remember case when I could not get into the car on weekends, while couple times I had such cases on weekdays on green line.
May 22, 2016, 7:00 pm
#18
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That was my point...
Should it? It would be reasonable objection if public transport in the city would be running 24/7, but it does not. Night basses should not be considered as standard public transport, especially for the faresh they charge. So just because it is airport you want MRT to run 24/7? I do not think you can win that argument.
Considering that you still have shuttle buses and Uber can take you from Changi to Jurong East for less than $30 - the situation is not that bad.
Considering that you still have shuttle buses and Uber can take you from Changi to Jurong East for less than $30 - the situation is not that bad.
Lots of the stations double as shopping centers. It's easy to get lost in the commercial hubbub (hence, the collusion comment).
May 24, 2016, 3:11 am
#19
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I wasn't that impressed with the Singapore MRT both from a value for money standpoint and the timing of the trains. Then again I get to take what I consider the best subway system in Asia to work everyday, the Shanghai Metro.
May 24, 2016, 7:42 am
#20
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Explain on example please. The quintessential case could be Orchard station with 5-6 shopping malls on both side of the street. As long as you know where you are going getting there is no problem because every exit ins numbered with signs showing what is there.