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CNA
5 days ago
- CNA
Series of recent train incidents 'disappointing', says Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
SINGAPORE: The series of recent rail disruptions in the last few months is "disappointing", said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on Wednesday (Aug 6). 'This series of recent incidents is disappointing for all of us, and we can and will do better,' Mr Siow wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon. 'The One Transport family will continue to work hard to strengthen our rail system.' His comments come after train services on the East-West Line were disrupted for five hours on Wednesday morning, causing frustration among morning peak-hour commuters. SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai said the fault was due to a point machine fault near Jurong East station. A point machine is used to control train movements at rail junctions when trains move from one track to another. On Jul 1, train services on the Thomson-East Coast Line were also disrupted for over an hour due to a signalling fault. Twice in July, train services on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) system were also disrupted due to a power fault. Mr Siow noted that the causes of all the incidents were unrelated and occurred on different lines. 'I understand commuters' frustration whenever there is a delay or disruption in train service, because it messes up your day and throws off your plans,' he said. But Mr Siow said train delays cannot be eliminated entirely, and will happen from time to time. "What can improve is how we get information to commuters during a delay, and guide commuters to find alternative routes to their destinations, both onsite and online," he said.
Malay Mail
03-08-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Johor, Singapore propose cross-border e-hailing service for commuters
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Johor and Singapore have proposed introducing cross-border e-hailing services as an alternative mode of transport for commuters. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the proposal was among the matters discussed during his meeting with Singapore's Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on Friday. 'This service not only offers more flexible, on-demand mobility options for users but also has the potential to ease congestion on major routes and create income opportunities for local drivers,' he said in a statement yesterday. 'It could also serve as a catalyst for a more user-friendly, safe and competitive transport system, while strengthening integration between both countries' public transport networks.' Onn Hafiz said discussions also touched on the progress of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, which is scheduled to begin operations in January 2027. 'This includes the physical development of the project, coordination of operating schedules, determination of fare structures, and integration of public transport systems between Johor and Singapore. 'There were also proposals to align operating hours and increase the number of cross-border buses, with services starting earlier than the current 5am schedule, to ease congestion and ensure smoother traffic flow at the Johor Causeway and immigration complexes,' he said.
