Our public transport system is really still very good.

[Mllcg]

 

Seoul subway started operating in 1974, now it is 960km long with 400+ stations.

 

Our MRT started out 12 years late at 1986, but at the present, is only 148km long with 106 stations.

 

I just came back from Seoul 3 weeks ago, in the city centre, you basically are within 5 mins walking distance of at least 2 to 3 stations at any one time. That's how dense their subway system is.

 

dense is one thing.

 

their travelling time comparing the same distance here(in km), theirs is still faster

[Baal]

http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/02/17/smrt-were-ranked-10th-in-the-world/

 

 

SMRT: We’re ranked 10th in the world

February 17th, 2014 | Author: Editorial

LG (NS) Desmond Kuek, SMRT President and CEO

In a recent interview, SMRT CEO LG (NS) Desmond Kuek told the media that SMRT was ranked 10th in 2012, in terms of performance among the world’s metro operators in the CoMET Nova Group.

 

The CoMET Nova Group [Link] has a comprehensive programme of international urban railway benchmarking. The group is currently represented by metro systems from some 30 cities around the world:

1. Beijing Subway (Beijing Mass Transit Railway Operation Corporation – BMTROC)
2. Berlin U-Bahn (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe – BVG)
3. Guangzhou Metro (Guangzhou Metro Corporation – GMC)
4. Hong Kong MTR (MTR Corporation Limited)
5. London Underground (London Underground Limited – LUL)
6. London DLR (Docklands Light Railway Limited)
7. Mexico City Metro (Sistema de Transporte Colectivo – STC)
8. Metro de Madrid
9. Moscow Metro
10. New York City Subway (MTA New York City Transit – NYCT)
11. Paris Metro and Paris RER (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens – RATP)
12. Metro de Santiago
13. Shanghai Metro (Shanghai Shentong Metro Group – SSMG)
14. Metro São Paulo (Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo – MSP)
15. Taipei Metro (Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation – TRTC)
16. Bangkok MRT (Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited – BMCL)
17. Metro de Barcelona (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona – TMB)
18. Buenos Aires Metrovias
19. Brussels Metro (Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles – STIB)
20. Delhi Metro (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation – DMRC)
21. Istanbul Metro (Istanbul Ulasim)
22. Kuala Lumpur RapidKL Rail (RapidKL / Prasarana)
23. Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa – ML)
24. Montréal Metro (Societe de Transport de Montréal – STM)
25. Nanjing Metro (Nanjing Metro Operation Company Limited – NMOC)
26. Naples Metro (Metronapoli)
27. Newcastle Tyne & Wear Metro (Nexus)
28. Metro Rio
29. Singapore MRT (Singapore Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Ltd – SMRT)
30. Sydney City Rail (Rail Corporation New South Wales)
31. Toronto Subway (Toronto Transit Commission – TTC)

Its benchmarking process is designed to compare performance and identify lines of inquiry. It uses a KPI system with approximately 30 top-level indicators, which are designed to measure the overall performance of the organisation in several areas.

 

LG (NS) Kuek gave the assurance that SMRT will continue to do “everything possible” to improve the reliability of its rail network.

His assurance comes after several service disruptions occurred last month, which prompted Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew to express his disappointment with the rail operator.

 

LG (NS) Kuek said that SMRT has invested “significant resources” to improve reliability on the ageing North-South and East-West lines. It is refurbishing all major systems on older trains.

 

For instance, it has replaced the power supply units on its first-generation trains and upgraded software on third-generation trains to reduce propulsion faults, which accounted for nearly a third of trains withdrawn from service in 2011 and 2012. Signalling issues, another significant cause of withdrawals in the past 3 years, are also being addressed.

 

“Every delay or disruption is investigated, and we do this to address the root cause of every incident so that we can bring out the relevant lessons to be learnt to avert future occurrence,” he said.

 

The number of trains withdrawn due to technical faults has decreased by 32%, he revealed.

 

SMRT will also beef up its technical workforce by about 100 to 200 engineers in the next few years, to complement the more than 100 already on board. More technicians will also be brought in. LG (NS) Kuek did not, however, reveal if more engineers will be hired from Singapore or overseas.

 

The renewal programme is being co-funded by the government to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.

 

Looks like better PT for Sin. Unsure if the above is listed in any order with regards to meeting KPIs.

 

Edited February 18, 2014 by Baal

[Baal]

http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/04/22/lui-number-of-train-breakdowns-has-come-down/

 

 

Lui: Number of train breakdowns has come down

April 22nd, 2014 | Author: Editorial

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew

 

 

Last Thursday (17 Apr), at the Land Transport Excellence Awards, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said train breakdowns have come down in terms of overall numbers.

 

He indicated that his ministry is moving in the right direction.

 

He said that government investments have brought improvements in bus services, and that train services should also see more improvements as new trains arrive.

 

He added that although the ministry cannot guarantee zero defects and breakdowns, it is sparing no effort to minimise such disruptions.

Mr Lui said, “It is important that even as we work to resolve today’s problems, we also have an eye on the future and continue to build up and improve the land transport system in a way which is sustainable and able to meet the long-term needs of Singapore.”

 

“This includes encouraging the public to shift from private to public transport and to other sustainable modes of travel such as cycling and walking, and introducing initiatives to make transportation in Singapore more environmentally friendly.”

 

At the award ceremony, some 27 individuals and organisations were honoured across 16 categories. The biannual Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) was inaugurated in 2008 by the Land Transport Authority to recognise industry partners and individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore land transport.

 

PTC chairman Gerard Ee

 

The inaugural Best Green Transport Partner Award was presented to BP Singapore, IBM and URA for their commitment towards encouraging green and sustainable transport.

 

This year, the Transport Thought Leader Award was presented to Mr Gerard Ee for his leadership in enhancing Singapore’s land transport development.

 

“Under his stewardship as the Chairman of the Public Transport Council (PTC), the PTC has established a robust framework to regulate bus and train fares, and keep fares affordable for general commuters. He played an active role in the revamp of the public transport fare structure to a distance-based system, so that commuters no longer incur additional costs for making transfers.

 

He also led the charge in promoting good social behaviour on public transport, launching the Graciousness Programme on Public Transport in May 2009,” LTA said.

 

The full list of Award Categories and Winners – [Link].

 

[Kb27]

World class mrt today 7 Aug 2014 at circle line

 

 

[TVT]

World class mrt today 7 Aug 2014 at circle line

 

 

 

 

Another breakdown ??

 

[Carnoob]

 

Another breakdown ??

 

And no media coverage? I guess everyone is already used to it so dun even bothered to report...

[Kangadrool]

It's the norm. If it's soon soon, it's the exception.

And no media coverage? I guess everyone is already used to it so dun even bothered to report...

 

[Celicar]

Another breakdown ??

At any other time of the year. This time, it is many people standing up for Singapore.

[Ktglfc]

World class mrt today 7 Aug 2014 at circle line

 

 

Nothing unusual

Maybe the trains go in "circles" in Circle Line, that's why ppl wait lot

[Wt_know]

alamak ... tonight got national day rally message leh

 

what a timing ... lol

Edited August 8, 2014 by Wt_know

[13177]

Is those picture real? You mean even when the train has no problem, such crowded situation also same on everyday?

[Qpik]

Yes, this is the situation that BMW users faced everyday.

 

Off peak slightly better.

 

So, do send ur DW / DD / DS for self defence class. It is so easy to be grope. Accidentally or intentionally is up to victim to decide.

[Kb27]

 

Another breakdown ??

 

 

Apparently, Circle Line at Serangoon.

https://twitter.com/dyantannn/status/497537792470048768

CNA also ask permission to use pikture.

So we'll probably see report soon.

Edited August 8, 2014 by Kb27

[Vid]

Without all these passengers squeezing, you think SMRT can earn their millions? To them, the more squeeze the better.

 

[Jamesc]

 

Being contented easily and that is this word "complacency" comes into place.

 

I have tried everything to stop complancency but it hasn't worked.

 

I can only say if you are complancent like me there is nothing that can be done about it.

 

all the lapses, bonus still gao gao leh.

no one that matters is penalized.

fine them? they just translate that to operational cost and apply for fare increase.

 

good job~! good pay~!

 

This is eactly the kind of job I am looking for.

 

[Macrosszero]

Without all these passengers squeezing, you think SMRT can earn their millions? To them, the more squeeze the better.

 

 

 

That is actually true for anything with a sunk-in infrastructure investment. So long as the service is charged on a per-use basis, the greater the percentage of occupancy the more profitable it is - even if it means more frequent maintenance required.

 

Therefore the bean counters will say that it is wasteful to run buses with 10% capacity and suggest taking buses off the route during offpeak hours. MRT frequency and number of trains are managed to ensure full carriages since there is little added cost. Because commuters' comfort and wait times aren't factored into their equations.

 

Same for roads - we won't get back the smooth spacious roads as before, given the value of land in Singapore, the roads will only be as wide as is needed to be to avoid gridlock.

[Ahgong]

This is eactly the kind of job I am looking for.

 

 

sorry. filled. you can wait till the cows come home, unless you know some one who knows some one who knows someone... will never be yours in this lifetime~!

[Vid]

 

That is actually true for anything with a sunk-in infrastructure investment. So long as the service is charged on a per-use basis, the greater the percentage of occupancy the more profitable it is - even if it means more frequent maintenance required.

 

Therefore the bean counters will say that it is wasteful to run buses with 10% capacity and suggest taking buses off the route during offpeak hours. MRT frequency and number of trains are managed to ensure full carriages since there is little added cost. Because commuters' comfort and wait times aren't factored into their equations.

 

Same for roads - we won't get back the smooth spacious roads as before, given the value of land in Singapore, the roads will only be as wide as is needed to be to avoid gridlock.

 

Well said! Couldn't have said it any better myself.

 

Passengers are always at the receiving end... at least it is the case in Singapore