Why is the Toa Payoh Bus Plan of 1983 important for us to look at? Based on what I can find, it is the most well-documented example of the feeder system in which many current elements of our bus network were introduced, with several still existing even today, nearly 40…

How do the disabled ride public transport? Things might be easier for us with all five senses and full freedom of movement. What about those without? Among the firsts that the Bukit Panjang LRT introduced was full lift accessibility throughout the line. This was accompanied with the Changi Airport Extension…

The numbers are out; what do they show? It’s been two months since TEL3 opened on November 13, and the LTA’s monthly statistics dumps also dropped recently. I had to wait for the December dumps before writing this post, because the LTA’s statistics for November don’t have TEL3 included in…

The issue of construction cost alone cannot be examined by itself. We have to talk about whether we’re getting our money’s worth. After all, 25 billion dollars, which is the rated cost of the entire TEL, is a lot of money. And it’s not like there’s no problem with this…

Working on incentives and disincentives. One thing that is apparently common in Japan is the “commuter’s allowance” where the employer pays up to a certain sum for your commute to work. This comes as part of the benefits suite that Japanese employers provide to their employees. Likewise, in the West…

One sinkhole can cause so many problems. On the 15th of November 2022, a sinkhole developed near the junction of Farrer Road, Holland Road, and Queensway. It wouldn’t be fixed until the 20th or so. Slip road from Holland Road to Farrer Road closed to traffic since Nov 15 for 'urgent' repairs PUB carrying out urgent repair works after damage to the road was detected. Read more at straitstimes.com.www.straitstimes.com

It’s the holiday season and much of Changi Airport is back in business. This didn’t come without drama, though. When the reopening of T4 was announced, even Jetstar was caught by surprise by the announcement; which said that they, too, would be required to move to T4. There was plenty…

The LTA has some hard choices to make about the BPLRT. No, that doesn’t mean tearing it down, unfortunately for some people. But recent news that the renewal project is extended all the way to 2026 should provide some pause for rethinking of the project scope and policies. Bukit Panjang LRT upgrade delayed by 2 years to 2026: Iswaran SINGAPORE - The upgrading of the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) system, which was awarded in 2018, has been delayed by two…www.straitstimes.com

SBS Transit has apparently announced that they will use “AI” to control train service levels on the DTL. Downtown Line to trial AI that can adjust train timings based on demand Trains can be deployed more efficiently based on factors such as average waiting times at train platforms. Read more at…www.straitstimes.com This is being done in partnership with Siemens, the supplier of the DTL’s signalling system. Siemens has a webpage describing their Controlguide Airo MT solution which will power this new system. …