One of the things you must try when you're in Singapore is the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). The first line was completed in the 1987 and from there, the number of MRT stations around Singapore has grown leaps and bounds.
There are alot of pluses about taking the MRT and they are definitely good reasons why you should try out our trains.
1. No messy train cabins
The one thing the government meted out was a No drinking, no eating and no smoking rule. We did not have any problem with that as the people in Singapore has been primed not to do all these even in our public buses. The great thing about the trains are that they are pretty new and that the older trains (Most of them are at most 15 years) have been phased out. So the air-con filters in the trains are well maintained.
2. It's Safe
I have never heard of train robberies in the MRT. It's pretty safe and the train stations are very well managed. Also, there's no need to worry about which cabin is safer. I still remembered taking a train in Europe where there're safe train cabins where there are guards to protect you. If you ride in other cabins, you're left to your own perogative.
3. Not Crowded if Travels Are Done Off-Peak
Don't rush with the working crowd during the 7-9am and 6-8pm timebelts. Other than that, travelling in the train is a breeze. Still, there's enough standing space even during peak hours and yes, there are no official "pushers" to help you into the train such as in Japan.
4. It's Efficient
There are no confusing signs nor major train delays. You'll know that you'll get to your station safe and sound.
Do note that you can even take a train from the airport to city. Totally cost effective!http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/getting_around/transportation/mrt.html
There are alot of pluses about taking the MRT and they are definitely good reasons why you should try out our trains.
1. No messy train cabins
The one thing the government meted out was a No drinking, no eating and no smoking rule. We did not have any problem with that as the people in Singapore has been primed not to do all these even in our public buses. The great thing about the trains are that they are pretty new and that the older trains (Most of them are at most 15 years) have been phased out. So the air-con filters in the trains are well maintained.
2. It's Safe
I have never heard of train robberies in the MRT. It's pretty safe and the train stations are very well managed. Also, there's no need to worry about which cabin is safer. I still remembered taking a train in Europe where there're safe train cabins where there are guards to protect you. If you ride in other cabins, you're left to your own perogative.
3. Not Crowded if Travels Are Done Off-Peak
Don't rush with the working crowd during the 7-9am and 6-8pm timebelts. Other than that, travelling in the train is a breeze. Still, there's enough standing space even during peak hours and yes, there are no official "pushers" to help you into the train such as in Japan.
4. It's Efficient
There are no confusing signs nor major train delays. You'll know that you'll get to your station safe and sound.
Do note that you can even take a train from the airport to city. Totally cost effective!http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/getting_around/transportation/mrt.html
4 comments:
Adrian the Singapore MRT network wasn't quite conceptualizer by LKY but by our visionary former President Ong.
Adrian the Singapore MRT network wasn't quite conceptualized by LKY but by our visionary former President Ong.
And our dear current President opposed the building of the MRT (pe2011facts.wordpress.com) calling it "foolish".
Thank goodness better sense prevailed and we now have MRT system to move us all. En-mass. I wonder how Tony feels when he rides on the MRT. Or maybe he never feels anything 'vows he never rides in one to begin with.
Hian Meng, You are correct. I'm planning to correct this with an edited version of this write-up. Thanks for pointing this out.
I've also removed the factually incorrect statement. Thanks for point ing it out.
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