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SMRT's report on breakdowns delayed
It will submit its report on the two severe train disruptions early next month instead of today. -myp
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Delays on two MRT lines yesterday
Trains on both the North-South and East-West lines were disrupted for 25 minutes. -AsiaOne
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More trains for North East and Circle lines
The additions will increase peak capacity on the NEL by about 70 per cent, and by about 40 per cent on the CCL. -AsiaOne
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Four new members appointed to Public Transport Council
The council will play an important role in regulating public transportation services such as bus services and their operators, ticket payment services, and bus and rapid transit system fares. -AsiaOne
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New iPhone app gives real-time train and bus arrival times
Called SMRTConnect, the free app will provide commuters with information on SMRT's network of trains, buses and taxis. -AsiaOne
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SBS bus services to be diverted due to CNY celebrations
The diversions will take place on Feb 5 from 3pm to 11pm. -AsiaOne
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300 affected by Circle Line disruption at newly opened stations
A fault in signalling equipment resulted in the disruption of services. -AsiaOne
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More than $400m collected from ERP over 3 years
This was revealed in Parliament on Wednesday when Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew responded to a question by NCMP Lina Chiam. -AsiaOne
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Time needed to train bus drivers for more routes
Bus captains may take wrong turns because they were deployed on routes they are not familiar with. -myp
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Slower bus rides due to increased ridership
Average bus speeds fell to 17.8kmh last year from 19.1kmh in 2007 despite the measures to give buses priority on roads. -myp
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Shorter cab wait after fare hike: Lui
Extended taxi peak surcharge beyond 8pm has helped more commuters flag down cabs, says Transport Minister. -myp
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Off-peak MRT plan may not be realistic
Writer says the plan appears to be rather idealistic because of inflexible working hours. -myp
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Trains also packed during non-peak period
Reader says longer interval between trains during non-peak period results in build-up of commuters and crowded trains. -myp
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See small bus-company fines 'in context'
Any penalty has to be commensurate with the nature of the non-compliance and its degree of impact on commuters: minister. -myp
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Diversion of SMRT bus services on Chinese New Year eve
Services 61, 190, 851, 961 and 970 will be temporarily diverted this Sunday. -AsiaOne
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Better access to Marina Bay with two new stations
The opening of the Marina Bay interchange and the Bayfront station adds another 2.4km to Singapore's rail network. -AsiaOne
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Free rides on SMRT buses during train breakdowns
In event of train breakdowns, commuters will be able to travel for free on SMRT buses that call at the affected stations. -AsiaOne
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Take the MRT at these times to earn money
NUS and Stanford University have launched today a joint study on travel demand management to reduce overcrowding during peak periods. -AsiaOne
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Public invited to suggest ideas on travel demand management
LTA seeks ideas to spread out peak-period travel and reduce over-crowding on public transport. -AsiaOne
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Improvement measures put in place, says minister
For instance, staff at SMRT's Operations Control Centre can now broadcast announcements directly to passengers in a stalled train. -myp
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MRT disruptions expose gaps in crisis response
Transport Minister says SMRT could have better handled the evacuation of passengers to reduce the sense of distress. -myp
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Ministerial statement on the disruption of MRT train services
Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew said Monday that the Dec 15 and 17 train disruptions exposed gaps in emergency preparedness and crisis response. -AsiaOne
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Bayfront and Marina Bay stations to open next Saturday
But journeys will be complicated with alternate trains going to the stations during peak hours. -AsiaOne
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After colourful stint, Saw axes herself
She quits just before tough questions on MRT operations are asked in Parliament on Monday. -BT
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Train and bus services extended in lead-up to Lunar New Year
SBS Transit will be extending the operating hours for its trains and buses, besides adding more train trips. -AsiaOne
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SMRT unveils 7-man team to investigate train disruptions
Train operator SMRT has named the seven individuals which will sit on its panel, The Straits Times reported. -AsiaOne
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Prime Taxi to raise fares from Friday, Jan 6
The last taxi operator which has not yet raised its fares will now do so from Friday. -AsiaOne
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Nine-minute delay on North-South Line this morning
Trains on the North-South Line were delayed up to nine minutes on Monday morning due to a track glitch. -AsiaOne
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More frequent train service during peak hours: SMRT
At the height of the morning peak from 7am to 9am, trains will arrive at intervals of between 2.14 and 2.5 minutes. -AsiaOne
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Ten Mile Junction LRT station reopens
Bukit Panjang LRT Service C will resume with the re-opening. -myp
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