Morning peak hour ERP rate at 4 expressway gantries to increase
POSTED: 28 Oct 2013 15:03
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is increasing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at four expressway gantries from 4 November 2013. The affected gantries are on the southbound Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) slip road into southbound CTE.
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is increasing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at four expressway gantries from 4 November 2013.
In a statement on Monday, LTA said it is making the adjustments following its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways priced under the ERP system.
The affected gantries are on the southbound Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) slip road into southbound CTE.
The rate will go up from S$5 to S$6 from 8.30am to 9am.
LTA said the rates for other gantries remain unchanged.
It added that the next ERP review will take place in November 2013 for the December school holiday period.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Testing underway before DTL1 opens
Testing underway before DTL1 opens
POSTED: 09 Aug 2013 5:44 PM
Downtown Line Stage 1, which connects Chinatown to Bugis directly, will open by the end of the year. Testing of the train system is underway to ensure smooth travel.
SINGAPORE: Downtown Line Stage 1, which connects Chinatown to Bugis directly, will open by the end of the year.
Testing of the train system is underway to ensure smooth travel.
Basic functions of the train system are tested.
These include emergency call buttons, route map displays, train stopping accuracy as well as the live announcement system.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has to complete about 800 test cases.
So far, about 50% of the tests have been completed.
LTA has moved on from testing the core functions of the trains to scenario testing.
LTA's deputy director (rolling stock and depot equipment), Chia Choon Poh, said: "The team has been conducting tests from the operations control centre down to each individual train for the last eight months to test the various functions of the train while in motion. What we are doing now is the carousel train testing, where we replicate normal train operations."
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POSTED: 09 Aug 2013 5:44 PM
Downtown Line Stage 1, which connects Chinatown to Bugis directly, will open by the end of the year. Testing of the train system is underway to ensure smooth travel.
SINGAPORE: Downtown Line Stage 1, which connects Chinatown to Bugis directly, will open by the end of the year.
Testing of the train system is underway to ensure smooth travel.
Basic functions of the train system are tested.
These include emergency call buttons, route map displays, train stopping accuracy as well as the live announcement system.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has to complete about 800 test cases.
So far, about 50% of the tests have been completed.
LTA has moved on from testing the core functions of the trains to scenario testing.
LTA's deputy director (rolling stock and depot equipment), Chia Choon Poh, said: "The team has been conducting tests from the operations control centre down to each individual train for the last eight months to test the various functions of the train while in motion. What we are doing now is the carousel train testing, where we replicate normal train operations."
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- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Caldecott station to be new MRT interchange
Caldecott station to be new MRT interchange
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a S$285 million contract to Samsung C&T Corporation to expand Caldecott station into an interchange.
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the S$285 million contract for the construction of Thomson Line Caldecott station and associated tunnels to Samsung C&T Corporation.
Construction of the station and tunnels will start in August 2013.
When completed in 2020, Caldecott station will become an interchange station connecting the future Thomson Line with the Circle Line.
When the Thomson Line Caldecott station is completed in 2020, commuters will be able to enjoy a direct route between Woodlands and Caldecott stations in 25 minutes.
Currently, it takes about 40 minutes to travel along the North-South Line and transfer to the Circle Line at Bishan.The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the S$285 million contract to Samsung C&T Corporation to expand Caldecott station into an interchange.
LTA has also awarded a S$421-million contract to Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd for the construction and completion of Thomson Line tunnels in Woodlands.
The contract includes tunnels linking Woodlands station to the Mandai depot.
Construction of the tunnels will start in August 2013 and is targeted for completion in 2019.
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a S$285 million contract to Samsung C&T Corporation to expand Caldecott station into an interchange.
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the S$285 million contract for the construction of Thomson Line Caldecott station and associated tunnels to Samsung C&T Corporation.
Construction of the station and tunnels will start in August 2013.
When completed in 2020, Caldecott station will become an interchange station connecting the future Thomson Line with the Circle Line.
When the Thomson Line Caldecott station is completed in 2020, commuters will be able to enjoy a direct route between Woodlands and Caldecott stations in 25 minutes.
Currently, it takes about 40 minutes to travel along the North-South Line and transfer to the Circle Line at Bishan.The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the S$285 million contract to Samsung C&T Corporation to expand Caldecott station into an interchange.
LTA has also awarded a S$421-million contract to Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd for the construction and completion of Thomson Line tunnels in Woodlands.
The contract includes tunnels linking Woodlands station to the Mandai depot.
Construction of the tunnels will start in August 2013 and is targeted for completion in 2019.
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Work on three DTL2 stations delayed
Work on three DTL2 stations delayed
By Dylan Loh
POSTED: 24 Jun 2013 9:27 PM
Work has stopped on the King Albert Park, Sixth Avenue and Tan Kah Kee stations, after Alpine Bau GmbH, the main contractor, filed for insolvency on June 19.
SINGAPORE: It will take some three to six months for new contractors to resume work on three stations on the upcoming Downtown Line Stage 2 (DTL2).
This is according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Work has stopped on the King Albert Park, Sixth Avenue and Tan Kah Kee stations, after Alpine Bau GmbH, the previous main contractor, filed for insolvency on June 19.
LTA said there are legal and contractual matters to be resolved with the insolvency administrator before the newly-appointed completion contractors can start work.
Measures have been put in place to safeguard the station sites and equipment, which was the immediate priority for authorities.
About half of the total works required for the stations and tunnels has been completed.
LTA said it will work closely with relevant parties to minimise the impact on the completion timeline, and assess if any delays are expected.
Contracts to build the stations were awarded in September 2009, when it was assessed, based on the available financial information then, that Alpine Bau had the financial resources to undertake the projects.
The contracts awarded to Alpine Bau have a total approximate value of S$670.74 million.
Authorities said the events that resulted in the firm's current financial difficulties could not have been anticipated then.
Furthermore, as recent as mid-June this year, just days before Alpine Bau filed for insolvency, the company had given authorities the assurance and underlined its commitment to completing the station and tunnelling works.
Authorities said there had also been no signs of any slowing down of works on site, with works on the three stations in full swing.
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By Dylan Loh
POSTED: 24 Jun 2013 9:27 PM
Work has stopped on the King Albert Park, Sixth Avenue and Tan Kah Kee stations, after Alpine Bau GmbH, the main contractor, filed for insolvency on June 19.
SINGAPORE: It will take some three to six months for new contractors to resume work on three stations on the upcoming Downtown Line Stage 2 (DTL2).
This is according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Work has stopped on the King Albert Park, Sixth Avenue and Tan Kah Kee stations, after Alpine Bau GmbH, the previous main contractor, filed for insolvency on June 19.
LTA said there are legal and contractual matters to be resolved with the insolvency administrator before the newly-appointed completion contractors can start work.
Measures have been put in place to safeguard the station sites and equipment, which was the immediate priority for authorities.
About half of the total works required for the stations and tunnels has been completed.
LTA said it will work closely with relevant parties to minimise the impact on the completion timeline, and assess if any delays are expected.
Contracts to build the stations were awarded in September 2009, when it was assessed, based on the available financial information then, that Alpine Bau had the financial resources to undertake the projects.
The contracts awarded to Alpine Bau have a total approximate value of S$670.74 million.
Authorities said the events that resulted in the firm's current financial difficulties could not have been anticipated then.
Furthermore, as recent as mid-June this year, just days before Alpine Bau filed for insolvency, the company had given authorities the assurance and underlined its commitment to completing the station and tunnelling works.
Authorities said there had also been no signs of any slowing down of works on site, with works on the three stations in full swing.
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- wong chee tat :)
Monday, May 20, 2013
SMRT investigating root cause of recent rail crack incidents
SMRT investigating root cause of recent rail crack incidents
POSTED: 20 May 2013 5:44 PM
SMRT will carry out a full investigation to determine the root cause of the two rail crack incidents that occurred on the North-South Line on April 29 and May 18 this year.
SINGAPORE: SMRT will carry out a full investigation to determine the root cause of the two rail crack incidents that occurred on the North-South Line on April 29 and May 18 this year.
The incidents caused delays for commuters.
SMRT said its preliminary findings revealed that both incidents bore several similarities.
Both rail cracks occurred at rail joints that were welded between old and new rails located on high rails of a curve track.
Both incidents happened on concrete tracks, at locations that were close to the tail wall of the underground stations.
The tail wall refers to the end of the station where the train pulls in.
Both affected rail joints had been welded by the same contractor in June last year and February this year.
SMRT said it will focus on the material, workmanship, stress factors, and welding process in its investigation.
It will send materials used for welding of the two cracked rails for full laboratory tests to determine their content, quality, and condition.
As for workmanship, SMRT will identify, inspect and conduct tests on all rail joints in the system that were welded by the same contractor. This is to determine the integrity of the rail joints.
SMRT will also study the possible stress factors that may have contributed to the rail cracks.
One possible stress could have resulted from a height difference formed between the welded rails.
Additional stress to the rail joints may have been caused by braking forces of passing trains at the tail wall tracks of underground stations.
To ensure that similar incidents do not occur again, SMRT said it will conduct a thorough inspection of all suspected rail joints on the entire network (North-South Line and East-West Line) and will take appropriate remedial actions.
It said this is in addition to its regular patrols and tests carried out on all its tracks to detect rail flaws in order to ensure rail integrity.
SMRT added that train services would not have been allowed to continue if it was assessed that passenger safety may be compromised in any way.
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POSTED: 20 May 2013 5:44 PM
SMRT will carry out a full investigation to determine the root cause of the two rail crack incidents that occurred on the North-South Line on April 29 and May 18 this year.
SINGAPORE: SMRT will carry out a full investigation to determine the root cause of the two rail crack incidents that occurred on the North-South Line on April 29 and May 18 this year.
The incidents caused delays for commuters.
SMRT said its preliminary findings revealed that both incidents bore several similarities.
Both rail cracks occurred at rail joints that were welded between old and new rails located on high rails of a curve track.
Both incidents happened on concrete tracks, at locations that were close to the tail wall of the underground stations.
The tail wall refers to the end of the station where the train pulls in.
Both affected rail joints had been welded by the same contractor in June last year and February this year.
SMRT said it will focus on the material, workmanship, stress factors, and welding process in its investigation.
It will send materials used for welding of the two cracked rails for full laboratory tests to determine their content, quality, and condition.
As for workmanship, SMRT will identify, inspect and conduct tests on all rail joints in the system that were welded by the same contractor. This is to determine the integrity of the rail joints.
SMRT will also study the possible stress factors that may have contributed to the rail cracks.
One possible stress could have resulted from a height difference formed between the welded rails.
Additional stress to the rail joints may have been caused by braking forces of passing trains at the tail wall tracks of underground stations.
To ensure that similar incidents do not occur again, SMRT said it will conduct a thorough inspection of all suspected rail joints on the entire network (North-South Line and East-West Line) and will take appropriate remedial actions.
It said this is in addition to its regular patrols and tests carried out on all its tracks to detect rail flaws in order to ensure rail integrity.
SMRT added that train services would not have been allowed to continue if it was assessed that passenger safety may be compromised in any way.
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- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
More gantries on AYE by mid-2014
More gantries on AYE by mid-2014
By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid
POSTED: 16 May 2013 11:12 AM
To further ease traffic congestion, the Ayer Rajah Expressway will have four more ERP gantries come mid-2014.
SINGAPORE: To further ease traffic congestion, the Ayer Rajah Expressway will have four more ERP gantries come mid-2014.
Three new gantries towards the city between Jurong Town Hall Road and Clementi Road will be operational during the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays.
The first gantry will be located just before Clementi Avenue 6 exit, while the other two gantries will be located at the slip roads into AYE from Clementi Avenue 6 and Clementi Avenue 2.
The fourth gantry located just before the Clementi Road exit towards Tuas (between North Buona Vista and Clementi Road) will be operational only during the weekday evening peak hours.
The Land Transport Authority said over the past one and a half years, traffic speeds at both locations have dipped, going as low as 35 kilometres per hour.
This is below the optimal speed range of 45 to 65 kilometres per hour for expressways.
Traffic conditions along the corridor are also expected to worsen when traffic demand goes up with future developments such as the Jurong Gateway.
Construction of the ERP gantries will start in the later part of this year.
LTA said it will announce the operating hours and charges closer to the implementation of the gantries.
LTA said motorists who wish to avoid paying the ERP charges can make use of alternative routes including the West Coast Highway and Commonwealth Avenue-Tiong Bahru Road corridor.
Public transport alternatives in the west will also be ramped up for motorist who wants to make the switch.
From the third quarter of 2013, commuters in Jurong West will have a City Direct bus service during peak hours.
LTA is also looking at having a similar service from Clementi.
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By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid
POSTED: 16 May 2013 11:12 AM
To further ease traffic congestion, the Ayer Rajah Expressway will have four more ERP gantries come mid-2014.
SINGAPORE: To further ease traffic congestion, the Ayer Rajah Expressway will have four more ERP gantries come mid-2014.
Three new gantries towards the city between Jurong Town Hall Road and Clementi Road will be operational during the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays.
The first gantry will be located just before Clementi Avenue 6 exit, while the other two gantries will be located at the slip roads into AYE from Clementi Avenue 6 and Clementi Avenue 2.
The fourth gantry located just before the Clementi Road exit towards Tuas (between North Buona Vista and Clementi Road) will be operational only during the weekday evening peak hours.
The Land Transport Authority said over the past one and a half years, traffic speeds at both locations have dipped, going as low as 35 kilometres per hour.
This is below the optimal speed range of 45 to 65 kilometres per hour for expressways.
Traffic conditions along the corridor are also expected to worsen when traffic demand goes up with future developments such as the Jurong Gateway.
Construction of the ERP gantries will start in the later part of this year.
LTA said it will announce the operating hours and charges closer to the implementation of the gantries.
LTA said motorists who wish to avoid paying the ERP charges can make use of alternative routes including the West Coast Highway and Commonwealth Avenue-Tiong Bahru Road corridor.
Public transport alternatives in the west will also be ramped up for motorist who wants to make the switch.
From the third quarter of 2013, commuters in Jurong West will have a City Direct bus service during peak hours.
LTA is also looking at having a similar service from Clementi.
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- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Value every cabbie to meet taxi availability targets: NTA
Value every cabbie to meet taxi availability targets: NTA
POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 12:16 AM
The National Taxi Association regrets the premature action taken by some taxi operators who have recently informed their drivers that their hiring agreement could cease if they are unable to meet the Taxi Availability standards.
SINGAPORE: The National Taxi Association regrets the premature action taken by some taxi operators who have recently informed their drivers that their hiring agreement could cease if they are unable to meet the Taxi Availability standards.
Advisor to the Association Ang Hin Kee said drivers have been working hard to meet the mileage requirements since the standards were introduced over the last four months.
He said operators should value every driver and not simply pass the blame on drivers who are unable to meet the standards.
The Association has asked the operators and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to develop reasonable incentive schemes to motivate drivers as well as assistance programmes such as helping drivers find relief drivers.
It called on the LTA to play a more proactive role to ensure that taxi drivers are fairly treated as they work to meet the standards.
It also urged operators to instead work alongside drivers so that together, the target can be met.
Since January, cab companies have had to meet new standards for taxi availability.
These include requiring 70 per cent of all taxis - per cab company - to reach a minimum daily mileage of 250 kilometres.
They must also ensure that 70 per cent of the fleet is on the road during the morning and evening peak periods.
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POSTED: 21 Apr 2013 12:16 AM
The National Taxi Association regrets the premature action taken by some taxi operators who have recently informed their drivers that their hiring agreement could cease if they are unable to meet the Taxi Availability standards.
SINGAPORE: The National Taxi Association regrets the premature action taken by some taxi operators who have recently informed their drivers that their hiring agreement could cease if they are unable to meet the Taxi Availability standards.
Advisor to the Association Ang Hin Kee said drivers have been working hard to meet the mileage requirements since the standards were introduced over the last four months.
He said operators should value every driver and not simply pass the blame on drivers who are unable to meet the standards.
The Association has asked the operators and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to develop reasonable incentive schemes to motivate drivers as well as assistance programmes such as helping drivers find relief drivers.
It called on the LTA to play a more proactive role to ensure that taxi drivers are fairly treated as they work to meet the standards.
It also urged operators to instead work alongside drivers so that together, the target can be met.
Since January, cab companies have had to meet new standards for taxi availability.
These include requiring 70 per cent of all taxis - per cab company - to reach a minimum daily mileage of 250 kilometres.
They must also ensure that 70 per cent of the fleet is on the road during the morning and evening peak periods.
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- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ex-SMRT bus drivers report abuse allegations in online video
Ex-SMRT bus drivers report abuse allegations in online video
By Saifulbahri Ismail | Posted: 30 January 2013 1044 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police said two defendants who had been charged for their roles in an SMRT bus strike in November 2012 have made serious allegations in a video online that they been assaulted while in police custody.
Police said in a statement on Tuesday night that they are aware of the video interviews.
They urged the two men, 32-year-old He Jun Ling and 33-year-old Liu Xiang Ying, to make a police report so that they can investigate the case.
Police said the defendants' lawyers can also raise this matter in court when the case against them is heard.
Police added that as the case is currently before the court, it is not appropriate for them to comment on it.
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By Saifulbahri Ismail | Posted: 30 January 2013 1044 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police said two defendants who had been charged for their roles in an SMRT bus strike in November 2012 have made serious allegations in a video online that they been assaulted while in police custody.
Police said in a statement on Tuesday night that they are aware of the video interviews.
They urged the two men, 32-year-old He Jun Ling and 33-year-old Liu Xiang Ying, to make a police report so that they can investigate the case.
Police said the defendants' lawyers can also raise this matter in court when the case against them is heard.
Police added that as the case is currently before the court, it is not appropriate for them to comment on it.
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- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, January 24, 2013
SMRT sacks 3 drivers allegedly involved in Nov strike
SMRT sacks 3 drivers allegedly involved in Nov strike
Posted: 23 January 2013 1629 hrs
SINGAPORE: SMRT has terminated the services of three bus drivers who are facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in a strike last November - for absence from work without valid reasons.
It said He Jun Ling, Gao Yue Qiang and Liu Xiang Ying breached the terms of their employment contracts.
The contract of a fourth driver, Wang Xianjie, who had also been charged and had not reported for work, expired on 14 January.
He is no longer employed by SMRT.
SMRT said in a statement on Wednesday that the four drivers had not reported for work since they were released on bail on 6 December 2012.
In the past six weeks, it had actively sought to maintain contact with them.
They had, until recently, refused direct communication with SMRT even though they were still employed and paid by SMRT.
They also moved out of the accommodation provided by the company and rejected SMRT's offers of alternate accommodation.
SMRT said their continued absence from work without official leave is a breach of the company's policy, as well as the terms of their employment contracts.
It suspended them from their duties, pending an internal disciplinary inquiry.
Notices of the inquiry were sent to their lawyers.
The inquiry was held on 17 January for He, Gao and Liu but the three were absent.
After considering the facts and evidence, the SMRT disciplinary board found that the three were absent from work without prior leave or reasonable explanation.
They also failed to inform or attempt to inform SMRT of the reasons for their absence.
Though the men's work permits have been revoked, they will have to remain in Singapore as their case is before the courts.
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Posted: 23 January 2013 1629 hrs
SINGAPORE: SMRT has terminated the services of three bus drivers who are facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in a strike last November - for absence from work without valid reasons.
It said He Jun Ling, Gao Yue Qiang and Liu Xiang Ying breached the terms of their employment contracts.
The contract of a fourth driver, Wang Xianjie, who had also been charged and had not reported for work, expired on 14 January.
He is no longer employed by SMRT.
SMRT said in a statement on Wednesday that the four drivers had not reported for work since they were released on bail on 6 December 2012.
In the past six weeks, it had actively sought to maintain contact with them.
They had, until recently, refused direct communication with SMRT even though they were still employed and paid by SMRT.
They also moved out of the accommodation provided by the company and rejected SMRT's offers of alternate accommodation.
SMRT said their continued absence from work without official leave is a breach of the company's policy, as well as the terms of their employment contracts.
It suspended them from their duties, pending an internal disciplinary inquiry.
Notices of the inquiry were sent to their lawyers.
The inquiry was held on 17 January for He, Gao and Liu but the three were absent.
After considering the facts and evidence, the SMRT disciplinary board found that the three were absent from work without prior leave or reasonable explanation.
They also failed to inform or attempt to inform SMRT of the reasons for their absence.
Though the men's work permits have been revoked, they will have to remain in Singapore as their case is before the courts.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Rate of faulty trains pulled out of service continues to drop: LTA, SMRT
Rate of faulty trains pulled out of service continues to drop: LTA, SMRT
By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 14 December 2012 2017 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT said the rate of faulty trains pulled out of service dropped to 2.6 (per 100,000 km) in the last six months, from 3.2 last year.
In a joint statement, they said they are on track to meet the 30 percent reduction in withdrawal rate of 2.1 for next year.
From January next year, SMRT will retrofit two North South East West Line (NSEWL) trains with sensors to improve the timely detection of third rail sags.
These displacement sensors can detect abnormalities so that they can be rectified immediately.
LTA added that it has stepped up its audits on the public transport operators' (PTO) maintenance systems and processes even as SMRT adopts more condition monitoring and strengthens predictive maintenance.
To further boost train safety and reliability, LTA and SMRT will engage an independent consultant every three years to review and enhance its asset maintenance.
An independent consultancy study on its asset management framework will also be done and completed in the second quarter of next year.
With regards to improving emergency response, LTA has been conducting random surprise audits at train stations to ensure PTO duty officers are adequately prepared to deal with train service disruptions and are familiar with their incident management roles and responsibilities.
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- wong chee tat :)
By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 14 December 2012 2017 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT said the rate of faulty trains pulled out of service dropped to 2.6 (per 100,000 km) in the last six months, from 3.2 last year.
In a joint statement, they said they are on track to meet the 30 percent reduction in withdrawal rate of 2.1 for next year.
From January next year, SMRT will retrofit two North South East West Line (NSEWL) trains with sensors to improve the timely detection of third rail sags.
These displacement sensors can detect abnormalities so that they can be rectified immediately.
LTA added that it has stepped up its audits on the public transport operators' (PTO) maintenance systems and processes even as SMRT adopts more condition monitoring and strengthens predictive maintenance.
To further boost train safety and reliability, LTA and SMRT will engage an independent consultant every three years to review and enhance its asset maintenance.
An independent consultancy study on its asset management framework will also be done and completed in the second quarter of next year.
With regards to improving emergency response, LTA has been conducting random surprise audits at train stations to ensure PTO duty officers are adequately prepared to deal with train service disruptions and are familiar with their incident management roles and responsibilities.
- CNA/lp
- wong chee tat :)
Friday, November 23, 2012
LTA sets operating requirements for taxi companies
LTA sets operating requirements for taxi companies
By Dylan Loh | Posted: 23 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has set minimum standards for taxi availability.
From January 2013, 70 per cent of all taxis, per cab company, will have to reach a minimum daily mileage of 250 kilometres.
This translates to around eight to nine hours on the road per day, five days a week.
Cab companies will also need to ensure that 70 per cent of their entire fleet are on the roads during the morning and evening peak periods.
Based on these indicators, authorities will evaluate if taxi firms are allowed to grow their fleet.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
By Dylan Loh | Posted: 23 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has set minimum standards for taxi availability.
From January 2013, 70 per cent of all taxis, per cab company, will have to reach a minimum daily mileage of 250 kilometres.
This translates to around eight to nine hours on the road per day, five days a week.
Cab companies will also need to ensure that 70 per cent of their entire fleet are on the roads during the morning and evening peak periods.
Based on these indicators, authorities will evaluate if taxi firms are allowed to grow their fleet.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Friday, November 9, 2012
New trains for DTL boast wider seats, more standing room
New trains for DTL boast wider seats, more standing room
By Melissa Chong | Posted: 09 November 2012 1222 hrs
SINGAPORE: The new trains for the Downtown Line (DTL) have been unveiled, boasting improved designs and features in the cabins.
To create more standing room, the two-seater sections at the end of each cabin have been converted to 'perch seats', allowing commuters to lean comfortably on the seats while standing.
Commuters can also expect wider seats and different colour themes for each of the three cabins.
Overhead handrails have also been increased to three rows, compared with older trains which only have one or two.
To better inform commuters of the status of their journey, the new route map display panel will feature flashing green arrows to denote the direction of travel, and indicators displaying which side the doors will open.
During emergency situations, when there is no power supply from the third rail, the train is able to keep minimal lighting and air ventilation going for up to an hour.
Reserved seats for commuters who are less mobile are coloured red and the gap between the train and the platform has been reduced - from 75 to 40 centimetres.
Many of the new features were developed after a consultation process with the public.
The Land Transport Authority said the public had a good impression of its new interior design and features, but gave suggestions on how to further improve the seats and hanging straps.
The first train arrived on 12 October from Changchun, China.
Thereafter, 72 more trains will be shipped to Singapore before the opening of the Downtown Line's by the end of 2013.
- CNA/ck
- wong chee tat :)
By Melissa Chong | Posted: 09 November 2012 1222 hrs
SINGAPORE: The new trains for the Downtown Line (DTL) have been unveiled, boasting improved designs and features in the cabins.
To create more standing room, the two-seater sections at the end of each cabin have been converted to 'perch seats', allowing commuters to lean comfortably on the seats while standing.
Commuters can also expect wider seats and different colour themes for each of the three cabins.
Overhead handrails have also been increased to three rows, compared with older trains which only have one or two.
To better inform commuters of the status of their journey, the new route map display panel will feature flashing green arrows to denote the direction of travel, and indicators displaying which side the doors will open.
During emergency situations, when there is no power supply from the third rail, the train is able to keep minimal lighting and air ventilation going for up to an hour.
Reserved seats for commuters who are less mobile are coloured red and the gap between the train and the platform has been reduced - from 75 to 40 centimetres.
Many of the new features were developed after a consultation process with the public.
The Land Transport Authority said the public had a good impression of its new interior design and features, but gave suggestions on how to further improve the seats and hanging straps.
The first train arrived on 12 October from Changchun, China.
Thereafter, 72 more trains will be shipped to Singapore before the opening of the Downtown Line's by the end of 2013.
- CNA/ck
- wong chee tat :)
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