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Train breakdown along CCL on Saturday evening, massive confusion for passengers affected by service disruption

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Train service was disrupted along the Circle Line (CCL)  on Saturday evening due to signaling fault, starting with trains being stuck between Tai Seng – Mac Pherson stations, and Paya Lebar – Dakota stations.

About 6pm tweets from affected and worried passengers started to post questions about their stalled trains on the social media platform:

https://twitter.com/_m_ichae_l/status/1025683227757838336

https://twitter.com/Raashplayer/status/1025683726271823872

https://twitter.com/ToxicConsort/status/1025688869558136832

At 6:21pm SMRT officially informed that due to signaling fault there was no train service between Tai Seng and Mac Pherson in both directions; free regular bus services were offered:

And at 6:35pm SMRT also tweeted there was no train service between Tai Seng and Mountbatten on both bounds, free bus regular services were available between Bartley and Stadium:

Not long after, TYH complained why trains not serving the affected stations were also not moving; and Mark Zuckervurg explained it was a domino effect:

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025691826315964416

Other commuters complained about the announcement on the trains – or the lack of useful information:

https://twitter.com/born_in_august_/status/1025692293875912705

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025692707803385859

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025694189369978880

https://twitter.com/born_in_august_/status/1025694306378498048

https://twitter.com/born_in_august_/status/1025694597404487680

And Mark Zuckervurg posted some photos of crowds caused by the breakdown outside the station:

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025695567958011904

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025695853967626241

At 6:52pm SMRT informed that train service was already available between Tai Seng and Mountbatten, while additional time between Stadium and Bartley was expected:

But Mark Zuckervurg questioned the promised free bus services, while Eiram tweeted that the buses (drivers) were not informed about it:

https://twitter.com/MarkZuckervurg/status/1025696377362235393

At 7:02pm and 7:13pm SMRT repeated that the CCL train service between Tai Seng and Mountbatten has resumed, stating that additional 5 minutes travel time between Stadium and  Bartley was expected and that free regular bus services were still available between Stadium and  Bartley till 7:30pm:

Michelle Hiew explained the reasons of confused information at Tai Seng:

https://twitter.com/hiew_michelle/status/1025704878172041216

And Shahron expressed dissatisfaction with a tweeted photo:

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SMRT cleans ‘spotty’ train flooring after Lim Tean’s public complaint

SMRT addressed concerns about train flooring in a Facebook post, sharing photos of workers cleaning the fourth-generation C151A trains. The operator noted that this cleaning has been completed on most trains in the C151A fleet. Netizens pointed out the timing, as the cleaning followed a complaint from Peoples Voice chief Lim Tean about “speckled” flooring observed while riding the East-West Line.

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7 October 2024

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SINGAPORE: Last Friday (4 Oct), SMRT addressed concerns regarding the flooring in some of its trains through a Facebook post, explaining that the surfaces may appear “dull and spotty” due to dirt accumulation trapped within the sealant.

The train operator outlined the steps being taken to restore the flooring to a cleaner condition.

Accompanying the post were photos showing SMRT workers cleaning the fourth-generation C151A trains.

After the initial cleaning is done, workers will then apply a fresh layer of sealant on the floor.

The cleaning process involves two steps: first, scrubbing away the trapped dirt, followed by the application of a fresh layer of sealant.

SMRT also noted that this process has been completed on most trains in the C151A fleet.

While many netizens expressed appreciation for SMRT’s efforts to enhance the appearance of train floors, some suggested extending cleaning maintenance to various stations.

One user pointed out the presence of thick dust and grime, particularly in high-traffic areas such as Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut, Little India, and Farrer Park.

The discussion also referenced a recent Facebook post by Lim Tean, the leader of the Peoples Voice (PV), who first raised the concern about the train floors.

On 1 October, Lim shared an image taken while riding the East-West Line, highlighting the “speckled flooring” he claims is a common sight.

“Doesn’t this look like a train in a third-world country? Has SMRT gone Bohemian, thinking that the trains they operate should exhibit a ‘natural wear and tear’ look, in line with their philosophy of not over-maintaining?” he questioned.

Lim further critiqued the privatisation of public services, alleging that corporate shareholders reap generous returns year after year at the expense of everyday commuters.

Lim’s post has since attracted over 220 shares, sparking further conversation about the state of public transportation in Singapore.

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LTA announces 3.6% increase in COE quota to 15,834 for November 2024 to January 2025

The Land Transport Authority has announced a 3.6% increase in Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) for the period from November 2024 to January 2025. The new total will be 15,834, including more COEs for smaller cars, larger vehicles, and commercial use, along with a redistribution from deregistrations to enhance supply.

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SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Friday (4 October) that the number of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) available for bidding between November 2024 and January 2025 will rise to 15,834.

This represents a 3.6 per cent increase from the 15,283 available in the current bidding period from August to October.

In the upcoming three months, there will be 6,190 Category A COEs, which are designated for smaller and less powerful cars, as well as electric vehicles (EVs).

This is a notable increase of 5.6 per cent from the 5,864 pieces available in the previous period, translating to 54 more Category A COEs at each tender exercise.

Category B COEs, meant for larger and more powerful cars and EVs, will see their supply rise to 4,060 – a 2 per cent increase from the current 3,980 pieces.

The supply of Open category (Category E) COEs will also increase by 3.6 per cent, going from 1,035 certificates to 1,072.

When combined, the supply of Category B and E COEs represents a total increase of 2.3 per cent, amounting to 117 additional certificates compared to the previous three-month period.

Additionally, the supply of commercial vehicle (Category C) COEs will climb by 8.3 per cent to 1,407 pieces, up from 1,299. This results in an increase of 18 more COEs at each tender exercise. Meanwhile, the number of COEs for motorcycles (Category D) remains unchanged at 3,105 pieces.

The announced COE supply also factors in 3,315 certificates that have been redistributed from identified guaranteed deregistrations.

This includes 1,390 Category A COEs, 1,060 Category B certificates, and 865 motorcycle COEs.

This redistribution practice, initiated from the second tender exercise of May 2023, allows COEs set to expire in the next projected supply peak to be brought forward for allocation.

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