ALL consolidated SMRT/NEL/KT.. simisai BREAKDOWNS here!

[Ktglfc]

You die, I die, everybody die

 

yesterday down, today down, everyday down

 

Nothing unusual liao

[Kb27]

Just read LRT also down

 

 

Edited September 24, 2014 by Kb27

[Jeffc]

They are investing to make our mrt better?

 

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2014--Singapore Rail Engineering Pte. Ltd. (SRE) and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) have decided to setup a joint venture to market and supply propulsion systems using Toshiba's Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) technology. The joint venture agreement was signed today at InnoTrans, the international transport technology trade fair taking place in Berlin this week. The new company will be called Railise Ptd. Ltd.

Tests have confirmed that Toshiba's PMSM technology will cut the power consumption of SMRT's first generation trains by 30%. The technology is also maintenance friendly, and Toshiba is targeting noise level reductions of up to 12 dB.

Mr. Toshio Masaki, Senior Executive Vice President, Toshiba Corporation, noted, "This move sets the stage for working with SMRT and SRE to take our PMSM system into the global market. PMSM is a significant advance in train drive systems that cuts energy consumption and noise while minimizing maintenance downtime. Today's agreement will allow us to work closely together to develop new markets for earth-friendly transportation."

Incorporated in June 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd (S53.SG), SRE offers a full suite of products, solutions and services that aim to help mass transit operators run their network better. SRE operates under the founding principle that it will only market products and solutions that are validated and used by Singapore's leading operator SMRT.

Mr. Mario Favaits, Managing Director of SRE, said, "We are excited that SMRT is relying on Railise to re-traction its first and second generation trains using PMSM technology. Through these projects, Railise will acquire unique systems integration skills allowing Singapore to develop an indigenous rail engineering capability. The first train is expected to hit the commercial tracks in Q2 2015 and from Q4 2015 onwards we will be looking at securing field trials abroad."

Mr. Desmond Kuek, President and Group CEO, SMRT Corporation, said, "As Asian countries enlarge their rail networks to meet the urgent transportation needs of their rapidly growing urban populations, we see significant potential across the entire rail engineering value chain. Setting up SRE as an independent company positions SMRT favourably, both in terms of leading the growth of Singapore's indigenous rail engineering capability to meet the needs of an expanding domestic rail network, and in seizing global market opportunities. Our partnership with Toshiba is an important step in this direction, and we are pleased to be able to work jointly to promote the PMSM system to operators."

[Evillusion]

All this down time is to prepare for a better future.

 

休息是為了走更長的路.

most probably they are testing how many passengers can the mrt train carry without causing it to breakdown. Testing....testing.......for a more efficient public transport. In MRT we t(h)rust!

[Kyrios]

They are investing to make our mrt better?

 

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2014--Singapore Rail Engineering Pte. Ltd. (SRE) and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) have decided to setup a joint venture to market and supply propulsion systems using Toshiba's Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) technology. The joint venture agreement was signed today at InnoTrans, the international transport technology trade fair taking place in Berlin this week. The new company will be called Railise Ptd. Ltd.

Tests have confirmed that Toshiba's PMSM technology will cut the power consumption of SMRT's first generation trains by 30%. The technology is also maintenance friendly, and Toshiba is targeting noise level reductions of up to 12 dB.

Mr. Toshio Masaki, Senior Executive Vice President, Toshiba Corporation, noted, "This move sets the stage for working with SMRT and SRE to take our PMSM system into the global market. PMSM is a significant advance in train drive systems that cuts energy consumption and noise while minimizing maintenance downtime. Today's agreement will allow us to work closely together to develop new markets for earth-friendly transportation."

Incorporated in June 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd (S53.SG), SRE offers a full suite of products, solutions and services that aim to help mass transit operators run their network better. SRE operates under the founding principle that it will only market products and solutions that are validated and used by Singapore's leading operator SMRT.

Mr. Mario Favaits, Managing Director of SRE, said, "We are excited that SMRT is relying on Railise to re-traction its first and second generation trains using PMSM technology. Through these projects, Railise will acquire unique systems integration skills allowing Singapore to develop an indigenous rail engineering capability. The first train is expected to hit the commercial tracks in Q2 2015 and from Q4 2015 onwards we will be looking at securing field trials abroad."

Mr. Desmond Kuek, President and Group CEO, SMRT Corporation, said, "As Asian countries enlarge their rail networks to meet the urgent transportation needs of their rapidly growing urban populations, we see significant potential across the entire rail engineering value chain. Setting up SRE as an independent company positions SMRT favourably, both in terms of leading the growth of Singapore's indigenous rail engineering capability to meet the needs of an expanding domestic rail network, and in seizing global market opportunities. Our partnership with Toshiba is an important step in this direction, and we are pleased to be able to work jointly to promote the PMSM system to operators."

Fare hikes coming again for the better technology?

[Jeffc]

Fare hikes coming again for the better technology?

Should stabilise operating cost since power consumption will be cut by 30%.

[Holdenutessv]

PMSM... I accidentally read it as "PASM".

[Camrysfa]

This one was said to be Aug 7 around 8am Serangoon station:

 

[Nonpareil]

http://news.sky.com/story/1351097/singapores-smrt-steers-800m-addison-lee-bid

 

 

One of Singapore's largest transport groups is examining an £800m takeover bid for Addison Lee, London's biggest minicab operator.

Sky News has learnt that SMRT Corporation, which is listed on the Asian city state's stock exchange, is at the early stages of considering an offer.

Addison Lee's owner, the private equity group Carlyle, has kicked off an auction of the company for which it paid £300m just 18 months ago.

Credit Suisse, the investment bank handling the sale, has asked bidders to lodge initial proposals next week.

SMRT, which runs bus, train and taxi services in Singapore, is expected to be joined in the bidding by up to half a dozen buyout firms, including BC Partners, Charterhouse and CVC Capital Partners.

Addison Lee, which was founded by former cab driver John Griffin with a single car in 1975, now handles 10m passenger journeys annually, with more than 4,000 drivers on its books.

Its rapid ascent has not been without controversy, however.

The company's boss enraged rivals when he suggested that its drivers should use bus lanes, and accused cyclists of causing many of the road accidents in London which have prompted concern among safety groups.

Addison Lee has dismissed suggestions that the emergence of new economy companies such as Uber will diminish its growth prospects, arguing that the two companies serve separate customer bases.

If SMRT does proceed with an offer, it would represent the second offer from a Singaporean entity for a Carlyle-owned motoring business in as many months.

In September, the private equity group sold a 50% stake in the RAC, Britain's second-largest roadside recovery group, in a transaction valuing the company at more than £2bn.

Bidders for Addison Lee are likely to be attracted to the prospect of international expansion, although one private equity firm suggested there was some anxiety about the encroachment of so many technology-based start-ups.

News of SMRT's interest in Addison Lee comes just a month after it announced a joint venture agreement with Hailo, the London-based taxi mobile application developer.

Carlyle declined to comment.

 

Still got money to throw around ah?!!

[Porker]

http://news.sky.com/story/1351097/singapores-smrt-steers-800m-addison-lee-bid

 

 

Still got money to throw around ah?!!

Cannot even get its own operations right still wanna buy a foreign transport company. Buy for financial engineering and restructuring or just as silent shareholder? Jesus Edited October 11, 2014 by Porker

[Camrysfa]

http://news.sky.com/story/1351097/singapores-smrt-steers-800m-addison-lee-bid

 

 

Still got money to throw around ah?!!

 

They said they can't do more;

LTY believed and gave them tons of $$$ to buy buses and pay wages ....

 

Don't think they will have it so good operating over there.

 

Cheers, cheers, cheers . . . that's what I hear the stock holders.

 

 

 

http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/450-buses-road-govt-funding

 

In March, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced that BSEP would be enhanced.

 

The Government, he said, would fund 1,000 new buses instead of the original 550. All 1,000 buses will be on the road by 2017.

 

The cost of the programme is expected to double from the original $1.1 billion.

 

Besides purchasing the buses,

 

the programme pays for operating costs, such as driver salary, for 10 years. - See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/450-buses-road-govt-funding#sthash.71Cz1R6c.dpuf

[Camrysfa]

Singaporeans that complain about being packed like sardines every morning should be grateful that our MRT system is maintained at high standards.

 

Delays and frequent break downs are safety measures, designed into our MRT to avoid overstressing the trains.

 

Sincerely

Future MRT CEO (hopefully)

 

 

 

 

more links

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=337_1329926091

 

LOL, a day in the MRT . . .

 

 

A pregnant woman got into a heated argument with another female commuter on board an MRT travelling from Yio Chu Kang toward Ang Mo Kio two days ago (22 Sep).

According to Shin Min Daily News, the pregnant woman was seated in front of the other commuter who was standing in a crowded carriage.

The feet of pregnant woman then brushed against the feet of the other commuter.

In response, the standing commuter asked the pregnant woman to move her feet away.

Instead of moving her feet away however, the pregnant woman proceeded to take a picture of the position of her feet along with the legs of the other commuter.

The standing commuter was extremely unhappy that she was photographed and the two women started shouting at one another.

 

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/mrt-commuters-in-heated-argument-over-photo-taken-during-dispute

 

 

 

[Gizmore]

Wow... like that also can start an argument? Are Singaporeans really that free?

[Toothiewabbit]

We are turning into combustible people, PEOPLE!!!!

[Kangadrool]

pregnant still want to angry for what? Try to calm down lah. Otherwise, baby comes out will have bad temper also. Vicious cycle.

 

 

[Hamburger]

now i truly know why singa resigned. He simply gave up.

[Ktglfc]

 

LOL, a day in the MRT . . .

 

 

A pregnant woman got into a heated argument with another female commuter on board an MRT travelling from Yio Chu Kang toward Ang Mo Kio two days ago (22 Sep).

According to Shin Min Daily News, the pregnant woman was seated in front of the other commuter who was standing in a crowded carriage.

The feet of pregnant woman then brushed against the feet of the other commuter.

In response, the standing commuter asked the pregnant woman to move her feet away.

Instead of moving her feet away however, the pregnant woman proceeded to take a picture of the position of her feet along with the legs of the other commuter.

The standing commuter was extremely unhappy that she was photographed and the two women started shouting at one another.

 

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/mrt-commuters-in-heated-argument-over-photo-taken-during-dispute

 

 

 

All cramped up in a small confined space, air stale, and a little thing will just ignite the unpleasant feelings in body.....

If we can put down our ego, and apologize sincerely with a word "sorry", the outcome would have been totally different..

A little bit of graciousness would make both parties happy, and even the BB in the womb would have been happy giggling in his sleep :)

[OmOm]

All cramped up in a small confined space, air stale, and a little thing will just ignite the unpleasant feelings in body.....

If we can put down our ego, and apologize sincerely with a word "sorry", the outcome would have been totally different..

A little bit of graciousness would make both parties happy, and even the BB in the womb would have been happy giggling in his sleep :)

 

Citing from:

 

http://www.psychlotron.org.uk/resources/environmental/a2_ocr_env_crowdinganimals.pdf

 

"These findings suggest that overcrowding leads to physiological and behavioural abnormality."

 

"... were highly aggressive and showed a poorer quality of offspring care (there was a 96% offspring mortality rate)."

 

Crowding negatively affects the behaviour of insects and animals. Aggression increases and rates of conflict rise.

 

I feel the saddest part of the whole situation is that no one who has the necessary influence to change things is aware and/or is bothered about these negative effects.