Wind30 Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 I just think if you have a CEO from DFS running the SMRT, what do you expect??? The thing she is the most famous for is setting up "shops" in MRT station. Common do you expect her to place emphasis on Engineering staff??? The board of directors should have anticipated this when they placed her on the helm. The CEO will be focused on revenue, opening retail spaces in MRT stations. What about the trains? What about maintenance? Same for Chartered Semi conductor. They put an accountant as CEO so all he could do is to count money.... Look at where our Chartered Semi ended up.... I believe the background of the CEO is very impt. Different people will emphasize different things. If you put an Accountant as CEO, don't expect your company to have leading technology. simple as that. If you put a CEO from DFS to run SMRT, you can expect better service, more shops in your MRT stations. Maintenance??? Technical Stuff??? common, who are you kidding... You win some you lose some. It all depends on what your priorities are. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 For those who rely on the trains for their commuting, this seems like a recurring nightmare... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1172232/1/.html MRT trains delayed again: commuters Posted: 19 December 2011 1937 hrs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedsun Clutched December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1172232/1/.html It's conformed, train services delay again. Haiz It has become part of the features of MRT. An experience you must have otherwise you do not consider have taken MRT before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pchmj Clutched December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 Our govt always need something big to wake up their f*ing idea. Like the GE, need to lose 1 GRC then wake up a bit. On the ground we keep complaining but they ignored, now is MRT turn. I hope MRT will kena big prolonged problem, then only we can see improvements. But not during peak hours please, I rely solely on MRT for work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 (edited) Anyway latest update from facebook @ Channel newsasia connect from some of the comments by people, apparently it is delay not disruptions, train still moving but with some delay and jerk. So train still moving, but just took longer than usual time to reach destination. Edited December 19, 2011 by Yewheng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 Anyway latest update from facebook @ Channel newsasia connect from some of the comments by people, apparently it is delay not disruptions, train still moving but with some delay and jerk. So train still moving, but just took longer than usual time to reach destination. Delay and jerky.........communters can seek for refund/discount on fare? :angry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedz76 2nd Gear December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 CEO earn multi million dollar pay but when things happen, no accountability? same thing for the ministers.. if one earn millions and takes care of our "world class transport" systems, we would expect "world class" standards as well... seems like all we got is increase in fare prices, more overcrowding... and "world class" taiji standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind30 Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 (edited) the government should not fine SMRT for lapses... because in the End SMRT will just raise prices when they cannot meet bottomline. They should fine the SMRT management.... so SMRT no need to pay. What is the point of fining SMRT???? stupid.... you fine SOMEONE so that guy is afraid of making the same mistake again. Government fine SMRT for what??? SMRT is who??? in the end, SMRT just raise fares lor... Edited December 19, 2011 by Wind30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleknown Clutched December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 The bloody CEO need to be made an example. Otherwise all our 'privatised' public services will just be a joke. With NO ACCOUNTABILITY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDuck 1st Gear December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...V5LTCUs.twitter Woman in coma after falling onboard SMRT bus By Hoe Yeen Nie | Posted: 19 December 2011 2141 hrs SINGAPORE : A 54-year-old woman is in a coma after falling onboard an SMRT bus on Sunday night. It is believed that Madam Ding Weibo fractured her skull after hitting her head on a seat. The bus driver had apparently applied the brakes suddenly. Madam Ding and her daughter had just boarded bus 167 at about 8pm at Orchard Road, near Heeren shopping centre, when the driver jammed the brakes. Both made a grab for the handrails, but the force of the brake threw Madam Ding onto the floor. She was sent unconscious to the Singapore General Hospital. Her daughter, Ding Xiao Sui, told Channel NewsAsia that Madam Ding suffered internal bleeding, and had to have an operation. She is still in critical condition. The family plans to lodge a complaint against the driver. Her daughter said: "I was so scared and panicked, I did not know what to do. I kept calling for her, but there was no response. She was fine in the afternoon, she was shopping, and now she is in this state." In a statement, SMRT said "We are sorry the incident happened and investigations is on-going. We will be in touch with the family..." - CNA/ms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdfaz 2nd Gear December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 The news simply love SMRT.. Or is it the other way round.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 Watch the video. It says the slabs have a lifespan of 50 years. Seems that 50 is a 'lucky' figure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 Anyway latest update from facebook @ Channel newsasia connect from some of the comments by people, apparently it is delay not disruptions, train still moving but with some delay and jerk. So train still moving, but just took longer than usual time to reach destination. I heard there was a signal problem in Orchard, not delay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 haha... just saw the news on TV SMRT claims the delays in NS and EW lines are only 5 mins, but the reporters took the timings in this afternoon and recorded more than 8 mins kudos to them in their persistence to find out the truth shame to SMRT for anyhow making claims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 haha... just saw the news on TV SMRT claims the delays in NS and EW lines are only 5 mins, but the reporters took the timings in this afternoon and recorded more than 8 mins kudos to them in their persistence to find out the truth shame to SMRT for anyhow making claims 3 minutes of difference is still acceptable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berncsp76 6th Gear December 19, 2011 Share December 19, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroAlan Neutral Newbie December 20, 2011 Share December 20, 2011 I wonder if anyone see this STOMPer puay spotted the Transport Minister, Lui Tuck Yew, on an MRT train this morning (Dec 19) The STOMPer wrote: "I saw him boarding the train towards City Hall at Eunos at about 8.40am this morning (Dec 19). "Minister, IT WAS VERY CROWDED!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged December 20, 2011 Share December 20, 2011 Why the hell did the govt privatize the subway in the first place? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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