How Singapore's MRT Train System Silently Became World-Class

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@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Check out the next video on how Singapore beat the U.S with its insane subway project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOleIt_aNyWqbs
@elijahrebancos7672
@elijahrebancos7672 Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, im proud of our MRT system. But honestly, nothing will beat the vibe and experience of Japan's subway 💯
@shamshulanuar7718
@shamshulanuar7718 Жыл бұрын
I must say Singapore has excellent public transport system
@dillonyeo9608
@dillonyeo9608 Жыл бұрын
And then we have the price gap. As a Singaporean who has been to Tokyo multiple times, I must say I am so grateful for the low price of public transport
@badllama4554
@badllama4554 Жыл бұрын
Yeah just using the Tokyo 'Subway' length is silly (and which one, there are two). Tokyo has almost 5000 kms of rail transport all up, and some of the trains run straight into the Subway tunnels. The MRT is great but no one beats Tokyo.
@globetrotterca
@globetrotterca Жыл бұрын
💯
@arnoldcobarrubias6593
@arnoldcobarrubias6593 Жыл бұрын
there're good, I live in SG but apprently a single trainset won't last for anymore than 20, whereas other countries' trains have a better lifespan
@DarkMeyer777
@DarkMeyer777 Жыл бұрын
I like how you include 90s MRT Map of Singapore. The nostalgia. As a young boy growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, I love taking the train ride as it means delightful views & journey whenever my mom brought me and my brother out especially back then we had to travel from the North to East of Singapore to visit our granparents.
@azabujuban-hito8085
@azabujuban-hito8085 Жыл бұрын
Yes Singapore ! I came from Switzerland and living in Tokyo. Been lived in Singapore before and a few years before was granted a Singapore PR. I believe that Singapore will go from strength to strength.
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
We think Singapore will certainly surpass itself looking at its rate of progress!
@JellGExplorer
@JellGExplorer Жыл бұрын
​It's amazing what Singapore is has done, and is continuing to do with its MRT network!
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
We absolutely agree!
@tangt4860
@tangt4860 Жыл бұрын
Come ride on it especially those lines passing Little India and Jurong to experience copious amounts of fresh air thanks to Heng Swee Kiat"s CECA.
@mattw6922
@mattw6922 Жыл бұрын
@@tangt4860i guess we have now moved to the point that outright racism is fine as long as you are against the government
@jamesliauw7572
@jamesliauw7572 Жыл бұрын
In the early 80s, many of us were against the government's idea of MRT, claiming what a waste of money. 40 years later, now in our late 60s, we are so glad that our government went ahead with it. We need to use MRT every other day. For those who prefer Tokyo subways, try climbing and going down the stairs every day and tell me you like it when you are old. Not to mention that sometimes you need to walk 15 mins from one platform to another.
@londonberry2180
@londonberry2180 10 ай бұрын
Well said! I read your comment some time ago which made me a bit skeptical but nontheless gave me some mental preparation for my upcoming trip. But Tokyo's subway stations are on a whole new level of complexicity. The trains are about 10 cars long, and it takes 5 mins to walk from end to end. Not every station is fully equipped with escalators. If you want to take the lift, GOOD LUCK. Even a small station has 4 exits, each being around 100-200 m apart, but the lift only serves one exit. Which means that to get to if you need to exit by Exit A but the lift is at Exit D, then you need to travel all the way to exit D, take the lift to street level, then navigate all the way back to Exit A which may be a few streets apart. It's unthinkable for a wheelchair bound person to navigate this. Singapore's MRT stations beats Tokyo's subway stations hands down. However, the Tokyo's trains are more comfortable as they have cushioned seats and even has heating in the winter.
@hengjunlim7199
@hengjunlim7199 Жыл бұрын
as a singaporean, IM PROUD
@shadowj3311
@shadowj3311 Жыл бұрын
Singapore first MRT line was build by Japan after that is build by Singapore itself and overcome the original.
@stefni7245
@stefni7245 Жыл бұрын
Wow the content research for this n video overall is remarkable 👍
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the compliments! It is feedback like yours that keep the channel going :) Do remember to like and subscribe if you haven’t already done so. Cheers!
@Cascada194
@Cascada194 Жыл бұрын
Tried both and will always prefer Japan over Singapore.
@ExileRicochet13
@ExileRicochet13 Жыл бұрын
So proud to be a Singaporean! 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 I just wish we get to host the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup one day so thay more people will get to know us! ❤ Unfortumately some Americans and Europeans still think Singapore is a part of China which is not true at all. (China have amazing subway too btw)
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Singapore is indeed an amazing country! We’re really impressed!
@SK-lt1so
@SK-lt1so Жыл бұрын
There is absolutely no space for either one.
@CrossbredmiMiyang
@CrossbredmiMiyang Жыл бұрын
I just came back from Spain for honeymoon, the people there are really well dress , well groom , nice and polite people and always welcoming. However after a short conversation, they will asked so you lads from China ? When we said we are from Singapore another country , they look surprised and replied “I thought Singapore it’s part of China” anyway never mind it’s the same 😓😓😓😓 I almost faint … if I could remember at least 6 times we been asked during our 1 month holiday there .
@leongkhaiweng61
@leongkhaiweng61 Жыл бұрын
A mixed of stupidity and ignorance. Don’t even know how to google to save themselves.
@noorirwan686
@noorirwan686 Жыл бұрын
​@@CrossbredmiMiyangsome europeans n americans are darn stupid.. they didnt know china is about 6 hours away by air n u clearly said singapore. If someone told me hes from NYC or LA, thats enough, i need not say i thought LA/nyc is part of USA😂
@fakename4916
@fakename4916 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree that Singapore’s designs and utility of MRT stations are excellent. However, I have several complaints & critiques of the actual network as a citizen of Singapore: 1. Interchanges are too long & planned without foresight - for example, transferring at Outram Park takes ages. I don’t really need to elaborate any further… lol 2. Lack of a second rail line connecting the west side of singapore to the CBD If you live in Clementi and want to catch a train to work in the morning, have fun waiting for several packed trains before you can even squeeze on. The west side of EWL is at capacity, while in the east there is the upcoming TEL and DTL to offset the capacity problems of the EWL. With the Jurong region line coming soon and dumping passengers at CCK, Jurong East and Boon Lay, the capacity problems of the west side of the EWL will become worse!! 3. Lack of good transport infrastructure connecting the airport from the rest of Singapore In KL, HK, and other countries, you have an express train connecting the airport to the cbd/central area. How is it that if you want to take a train to the airport in Singapore, you have to change 2-3 times on an normal metro line, which could take up to 1-1.5h?? And the buses are even worse - no central bus station in Changi. If you want to take a bus to the CBD after seeing the glitz and glamour of Jewel and then u walk into the smelly basement to take a bus. Like ?!!!?! The tldr is - our system is not perfect, but there is no perfect metro system in the world. We should be critical of what is good and what is bad in order to advocate and work towards a system that is much better for every Singaporean
@garfieldandfriends1
@garfieldandfriends1 Жыл бұрын
I really agree with the lack of train lines in the west area (excluding Bukit Panjang). If they can afford to build 3 MRT lines into the East area, and two for the north, why not one more for the west? Also, the Changi Airport bus terminal is lol Yes, it actually does smell at times, especially terminal 3. Lack of foresight by the Changi group to not accommodate double decker height for the basement bus terminal. All three of them. (Terminal 4 not counted because no one cares about T4 lol)
@share_accidental
@share_accidental Жыл бұрын
@@garfieldandfriends1 the last line i'm dead 😂
@singsichong51
@singsichong51 Жыл бұрын
When cross island line phase 2 opens at clementi, it will help ease overcrowding at east west line. Hope it will come asap at 2032
@lzh4950
@lzh4950 11 ай бұрын
@@singsichong51 CRL doesn't go to downtown though, which a substantial no. of us will still be going to despite de-centralization. Maybe NSL could be extended from Jurong E MRT along Ulu Pandan Canal & then the Rail Corridor towards Keppel, Marina S & Brani island to increase MRT capacity from western SG to downtown
@lzh4950
@lzh4950 11 ай бұрын
@@garfieldandfriends1 "...after seeing the glitz and glamour of Jewel..." its also a huge contrast in travelling experience for people visiting SIngapore via air vs via bus (since most coaches would terminate at the decrepit Golden Mile Complex & Tower until recently) or by rail (with Woodlands Train Checkpoint (WTCP) showing its age & being even further from downtown than Changi Airport, while public buses may skip WTCP if its congested, which would leave travellers there stranded)
@georgequek7996
@georgequek7996 Жыл бұрын
Very Proud Of SG Govt and SMRT Team...👍🙏👍
@faradaycool4058
@faradaycool4058 Жыл бұрын
Yes yes. STB also sells MRT like it never has the breakdowns I have to endure
@taipangwong356
@taipangwong356 Ай бұрын
Best country in the world, best brains, best living, everything the best
@wmchan44
@wmchan44 Жыл бұрын
Tokyo subway's passegers are more considerate of fellow passengers than Singapore's. It is also true that Singapore nearly decided on adopting the "all bus system" instead of building the MRT train system, based on a first report recommendation by an international transport consultant. It take the appointment of another transport consultant and more expenditure to get the desired result. Singapore will today be in a grid locked mess without the MRT system. A narrow escape indeed.
@davidteh7909
@davidteh7909 Жыл бұрын
OTC! OTC! OTC! Our forever President!
@wmchan44
@wmchan44 Жыл бұрын
@@davidteh7909 Yes. Credit should be accorded to much respected former President Ong Teng Cheong who use his common sense to challenge our country's obsessions with using foreign consultants and usually accept their recommendations without raising questions on their reports. The sad part is that we need to pay for another consultant to come out with the report that our common sense tell us it is what we wanted. What all major cities already have (the subways). Money cannot be the only consideration in infrastructures constructions as they are investments in the future prosperity.
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. We actually went into greater detail about how Mr Ong Teng Cheong lobbied for the MRT to be built. Do check out our video on Singapore's MRT here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXOleIt_aNyWqbs
@ThyRandomGuy
@ThyRandomGuy Жыл бұрын
"Tokyo subway's passengers are more considerate of fellow passengers than Singapore's" I wonder why there are specific female only carriages on Japan's subway system 🤔
@wmchan44
@wmchan44 Жыл бұрын
@@ThyRandomGuy The reason is the extremely packed nature of Japanese trains durimg their peak periods in their major cities. The inevitable body contact may make some females uncomfortable. This had nothing to do with not being considerate of other commuters.
@share_accidental
@share_accidental Жыл бұрын
to put into perspective how quickly MRT stations are being built: - the north-east (purple) line started operations in 2003 when i was 2 years old (found this on the internet, unsure of its accuracy) - when i was 10 (i think): circle (orange) line - when i was 17: downtown (blue) line - just last year, at 21: thomson-east coast (brown) line
@share_accidental
@share_accidental Жыл бұрын
err oops i forgot that the TEL was actually launched at the beginning of 2020, right before the pandemic. however, it was just 3 stations so i'm not counting it
@share_accidental
@share_accidental Жыл бұрын
anyway, we can't compare singapore to tokyo, ours are newer & we have more information. furthermore, our city is much smaller
@aleeyh69
@aleeyh69 Жыл бұрын
I am a frequent car driver and took the mrt 2 days ago. Guess what .. I had that exact same thought about how it’s getting similar to tokyo
@gammavelorum9551
@gammavelorum9551 Жыл бұрын
let me guess u took downtown line.
@sychoxxxx
@sychoxxxx Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean who has visit Japan, Japan trains are much more reliable, timing are very consistent. Singapore MRT has beter outlook, the stations are new and well maintian there are more esclator and lift whihc benefits the handicap and elderly.
@ninijo1234
@ninijo1234 Жыл бұрын
There will also be a rail connection from Singapore to Johor Bahru, Malaysia from the terminal of the Thomson-East Coast line at Woodlands North
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We actually did a video on the RTS Link, so do check it out as well!
@ortaniquemoon9643
@ortaniquemoon9643 Жыл бұрын
This video is well structured 🙌
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your compliment. We really appreciate it and will strive to do even better :)
@SuccessforLifester
@SuccessforLifester Жыл бұрын
The Stadium station was used by Westworld series to feature a futuristic city
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Any idea which episode it was? We’ll go check it out 😄
@SuccessforLifester
@SuccessforLifester Жыл бұрын
@@worldknowmore I believe season 3 ep 1. Quite early in the episode. Show the character going down the escalator with the beautiful canyon ceiling you mentioned
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip :)
@SuccessforLifester
@SuccessforLifester Жыл бұрын
@@worldknowmore some KZbin videos in fact contained the scenes
@eyhtwozed2606
@eyhtwozed2606 Жыл бұрын
No wonder it looked familiar
@antant9523
@antant9523 Жыл бұрын
a 9th MRT line after the cross island line2 is already announced to be under study back in 2019, linking parts of the north and northeast region not yet covered by train to the south
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Great that you pointed this out because we are looking into doing a video on the future development of Singapore’s subway beyond 2030. Stay tuned!
@yip2454
@yip2454 Жыл бұрын
@@worldknowmore i would be 40 by then lol. fk me.
@clementihammock7572
@clementihammock7572 Жыл бұрын
You may have missed out one key person "Howe Yoon Chong". In the early years, lot of tasks were carried out by Ministry Permanent Secretary .... "Known by his colleagues from the civil service as a fierce, tough-talking man, Howe debated vehemently with former Deputy Prime Minister Goh Keng Swee over whether to build the MRT system in Singapore. Howe was strongly in favour of the MRT as the backbone of Singapore's public transport system, while Goh proposed a more economical all-bus alternative."
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Appreciate it :)
@tanchye1720
@tanchye1720 9 ай бұрын
Hmm… I was a clerk-of-work supervisor at the Jurong Interchange many years ago when MRT just got started. The space frame roofing differs from other terminals. I think there’s an underground stream near here. A borehole gets flooded quickly with clean water when we were constructing it. Others boreholes were ‘normal’. We (Singapore) built MRT lines like building roads. Fast, modern & efficient. 😳 Not many countries can do likewise. They seem to discuss for years…and finally never built!
@athomenotavailable
@athomenotavailable Жыл бұрын
12:00 Hahahaha, that OFO pic
@raikey2176
@raikey2176 Жыл бұрын
I hope Singapore will connect their subway to Palau Ubin in the future.
@compounding999
@compounding999 Жыл бұрын
Proud of what SG has done. But then Tokyo with a population of 10mil and SG`s 5Mil it`s not a very fair comparison is it
@ariaantoroatang7720
@ariaantoroatang7720 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Ong Teng Cheong
@Falconflying
@Falconflying Жыл бұрын
Japan is a vast country and consists of many cities the size of SG.size matters in evaluation.
@woundwortrx124tr6
@woundwortrx124tr6 Жыл бұрын
We don't talk about the LRT
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
We’ll looking into it!
@realzia2
@realzia2 Жыл бұрын
One major complaint I have with newer lines is the horrible transfer between lines. The walking distance is so damn long.
@clamss
@clamss Жыл бұрын
The ones in Tokyo are longer but at least they put a signage up to inform commuters the distance to the next line.
@Spartan-sz7km
@Spartan-sz7km Жыл бұрын
This one not much choice cause the tunnels can't overlap. If you realise, the new brown line is much deeper than downtown line
@leader_big_shiee
@leader_big_shiee Жыл бұрын
I just wish the doors were slightly taller...
@gerardwebb1945
@gerardwebb1945 Жыл бұрын
Singapores probably following tokyos model, I don’t think that Singapore should be pitted against tokyo, and i don’t think they’re in competition like that if they are then it’s wrong cause a city supposed to see for it’s own citizens. In terms of rail coverage, Tokyo got subway and commuter rail cross crossing all over their city, Shinkansen and trams and buses, mileage means nothing, you said New York too, not sure why, I’ve been to Tokyo, and I liked the system.
@tkyap2524
@tkyap2524 Жыл бұрын
Nice is one thing. To be functional is another.
@clamss
@clamss Жыл бұрын
The title is misleading. Tokyo’s transit system is on another level. The one we have in Singapore is not in the same league. It's good but not Tokyo good. 1) No rapid or express trains to cut down on traveling time 2) No express transit on iphone 3) Signages are poorly done and you'll find some make shift ones 4) Poor air conditioning. It's either poorly maintained or they are trying to cut costs by not lowering the temps. I've seen industrial standing fans at some of the main stations before to try and circulate the air.
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
1) Express trains in Singapore? That's dumb 2) ??? 3) Some of the stations are new or undergoing renovation, hence the signs 4) You are contributing to the 37 degrees hot weather
@clamss
@clamss Жыл бұрын
@@psgistheworstclubineurope 1) Not dumb if the cross island line is up to reduce traveling time. 2) Paying to enter the gantry with the iPhone without the need to unlock the phone 3) Not true. Some of the signs are there for stations not undergoing renovation 4) It wasn't 37 degrees last year or the year before.
@garfieldandfriends1
@garfieldandfriends1 Жыл бұрын
I believe NEL has the worst air conditioning than the rest of the lines. I can attest the sign is a bit of a mess because the different boards like first/last train info, platform sign & station name sign at exit are not always using the same standard, especially EWL & NSL. Few of the signs are using newest TEL format, some are using DTL format and some are still using the older pre-DTL format. Like if you go to different circle line interchange station, you’ll realise some of the sign written ‘Circle Line’ in white text while some are in black. (The newest one are in black) Maybe if LTA stop obsessing with changing the design of the signage every single time they open a new MRT line? 🤷‍♂️
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
@@garfieldandfriends1 1. The signs he was referring to are not arrival time boards. 2. I don't know how you think the train has worst aircon when it is literally blowing cold air when it's going underground.
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
@@clamss 1) Cross Island Line is not an express line. 2) SimplyGo is the worst. 3) I don't know what type of signs you are describing. 4) There is no reason to complain about the air con at stations when you are there only to wait at the train. I'm guessing you frequent above ground train stations.
@LJK_TE_20127CSIE
@LJK_TE_20127CSIE Жыл бұрын
3:08 In the future, 2040s the Thomson-East Coast Line and the Downtown Line will be the longest.
@taeyangshii6206
@taeyangshii6206 Жыл бұрын
Just came back from Japan few days ago and had an overnight lay over at SG. My comment is Japan train station and overall city is kinder to stroller/wheel chair user than SG. Once must bring my stroller and use stair to go down to the mrt station. Other than that everything is so fine. Oh and it's transport cost to airport is cheap. Reload my ezlink for 5 SGD go around lavender-merlion-orchard-airport and still has 3.20 SGD left.
@space4495
@space4495 Жыл бұрын
Every station in SG has a lift. Probably you missed it.
@taeyangshii6206
@taeyangshii6206 Жыл бұрын
@@space4495 well I guess not in the gate near esplanade from city hall. Asked a few locals and they said no lift and the escalator is on renovation. Just my luck.
@jackt1400
@jackt1400 Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, i'll say Singapore's railway's reliability and service quality is no match to Japan's
@bernaridho
@bernaridho Жыл бұрын
Europe and US are so much BEHIND Singapore in city trains.
@mountainous_port
@mountainous_port Жыл бұрын
But don't get it wrong, Singapore also has a very good and expansive road network if you have a car.
@fauziahmad7054
@fauziahmad7054 Жыл бұрын
Tokyo is a megacity and not apple to apple compare with Singapore which has 5-6 Mio population only. Tokyo subway has higher complexity and difference level of challenges, and Tokyo success managing it.
@ckc1980
@ckc1980 Жыл бұрын
Our late president, Mr Ong Teng Chong, then the transport minister fought for mrt in Singapore.
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Yes! And we made a mention of it in our other video on how Singapore’s subway beat that of New York’s. Do catch it if you haven’t done so yet :)
@Zior888
@Zior888 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Am so excited during the opening as a kid back in 1987. Full of memories❤️
@pringlessourcream9527
@pringlessourcream9527 Жыл бұрын
Best decision gahman made😅
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
May we know what does “Gahman” refer to?
@pringlessourcream9527
@pringlessourcream9527 Жыл бұрын
@@worldknowmore Singlish for government 😀 Maybe you could do a topic on our Singlish, most efficient creole 😂
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Got it!
@Noruv_4
@Noruv_4 10 ай бұрын
Tokyo: We have the best train sy- Singapore: No,
@calamari9943
@calamari9943 Жыл бұрын
The aesthetic of SG’s MRT stations is much better, but the train rides are nowhere as smooth as Japan’s
@SimplyZax
@SimplyZax Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don’t think Singapore would beat Japan. It reaches almost every spot of Singapore but the time taken from one side to another would be relatively slower. The trains also lack variety, most trains look similar both exterior and interior. There are also good benefits like: affordable and convenient.
@MazinLuriahk
@MazinLuriahk Жыл бұрын
the comparison is not apple to apple.. Japanese is way so many year ahead with their subway system meanwhile Singapore is still new.. of course Japanese have old school vibe subway and Singapore is modern & futuristic.. it's kinda like comparing a 50's born person to 90's born.. why not compared to China, Dubai or Qatar subway?
@georgecavalry
@georgecavalry 18 күн бұрын
meanwhile Jakarta MRT can only dream lol
@hachigatsu1448
@hachigatsu1448 Жыл бұрын
The one who created this video probably Singaporean, and watchers probably mostly Singaporeans, good comments probably came from mostly Singaporean and when someone commented SG’s negativities all of them just attacked that commentator.. find find you Singaporean is no.1 in the world! Best of the best! No one can beat SG! (Japan doesn’t even care about this kind of thing) simply it’s nothing too special because they been running world class things for long time.. and it’s natural that there will be others pop up with something nicer, they just do their best as usual without too flashy/ loud.
@sabrinal.9788
@sabrinal.9788 Жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, I prefer Japan Subway over Singapore, it is more of the people rather than the system, Singapore subway can give anxiety among people.
@jovian1714
@jovian1714 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Japan metro system may have an older feel but are more organic in design and user-friendly, for example, toilets are accessible even after you tapped in the station. Something that Singapore's mrt consistenly fails to provide its users.
@XDD-kv9ug
@XDD-kv9ug Жыл бұрын
Singapore MRT has to operate 24/7 if it really wants to beat NYC subway system
@tankman20064
@tankman20064 11 ай бұрын
For what ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. No need repairs ?????? Like NYC subway.
@TEndCredit
@TEndCredit 11 ай бұрын
As a singaporean, i think that while singapore's MRT system is certainly impressive it is definitely not perfect and actually has quite a few not really impacting problems that have been plaguing the various lines across the country. I think that we will likely not be able to beat japan in this aspect at least in the next decade or so. But then again i'm a singaporean so i do not have as much information about japanese railways as i do for my own country so this is a biased opinion.
@gerardwebb1945
@gerardwebb1945 Жыл бұрын
I watched again.
@edenassos
@edenassos Жыл бұрын
Singapore's train system has no chance against China's. Japan's is good depending on the line. I've experienced all of them.
@jacku8304
@jacku8304 Жыл бұрын
Fair Comparison on the best of each other could offer. Not the length or the populations size.
@gerardwebb1945
@gerardwebb1945 Жыл бұрын
Singapore don’t even have local and express 4 track lines, double deck express and local stations with 4 tracks on each platform level.
@Pigeon_journey
@Pigeon_journey Жыл бұрын
I don't think it'll surpass Tokyo, the population difference is massive, though singapore still has a very good system.
@taipangwong356
@taipangwong356 8 ай бұрын
Tokyo, anytime. Not some boring self inflating island more humid than a banshee during mating season
@kflok8789
@kflok8789 Жыл бұрын
Tony Tan said no need MRT
@arjunraj823
@arjunraj823 Жыл бұрын
But Singapore is way behind India in total subway length network.
@jacku8304
@jacku8304 Жыл бұрын
Singapore and Japan are 1st World countries. India is 3rd World. Different league. Go compare with Bangladesh or Sri Lanka.
@arjunraj823
@arjunraj823 Жыл бұрын
@@jacku8304 But what I said is true. Singapore or SEA countries fall behind India in subway network.
@jacku8304
@jacku8304 Жыл бұрын
​@@arjunraj823 Is India having artistry, modernity, quality and amenities to challenge Singapore ? You should be challenging China based on the similar population number. Sure, we also known who is the winner is hands down.
@tankman20064
@tankman20064 11 ай бұрын
RTS not yet. We still construction
@Ihaveanamenowtaken
@Ihaveanamenowtaken Жыл бұрын
Nah, Japan is in a league of their own.
@exxon5430
@exxon5430 Жыл бұрын
Are you using AI to read the text?
@nicoles_handle
@nicoles_handle Жыл бұрын
very cool but i have never heard of anyone wanting to be a Singaporean weeb :-(
@petefluffy7420
@petefluffy7420 Жыл бұрын
Is anyone trying to stop them before insanity becomes the norm?
@jesh1075
@jesh1075 Ай бұрын
Where got world MRT a lot of stations no Aircon so hot Singapore weather we paid for it not free
@azleeabdullah7972
@azleeabdullah7972 10 ай бұрын
It’s the former president Mr Ong Teng Chong idea
@khoocheepeng6030
@khoocheepeng6030 Жыл бұрын
Singapore is too small compared to Tokyo..... Tokyo should do better...
@exxon5430
@exxon5430 Жыл бұрын
I had a vision. Link all solar panels from Austrlia desert under the sea to spore for more power. Or make nuclear power for spore for other energy?
@muralk3153
@muralk3153 Жыл бұрын
When you can move 8 million people in a day then probably maybe. Singapore also doesn’t build its own trains and lack the technology. The MRT is not efficient as it cannot run express services on the lines like on Tokyo. The Singapore MRT is impressive as it is new but is no comparison to Tokyo
@chrischin5454
@chrischin5454 Жыл бұрын
PAP pay u all how much?
@officialnyiyanmoehtet
@officialnyiyanmoehtet Жыл бұрын
PAP hired CECA and Bengali workers just for construction of world-class infrastructure like MBS or Jewel..😂😂😂 Chinese Employers/Bosses/Contractors and South Asian workers.
@kaister901
@kaister901 Жыл бұрын
Used to be state-of-the-art. Used to be. Definitely no longer that. We used to source the best material, trains, parts, and etc. We didn't skimp on quality to save cost. Now it's all about who has the cheapest bid. Getting the cheapest possible. Older trains can still function better than brand new ones that breakdown within days of operation. Is the system better than most public transports around the world? Well, yes, for now at least. I definitely don't see it remaining that way for long though.
@endi4654
@endi4654 Жыл бұрын
We still have a LONG way to go to catch up with Japan. Our commuters aren't as graceful as Japanese. You see parents with prams waiting to take lifts, and some healthy yet selfish people will rush to get in. I had to tell off pple to give way to elderly, and parents with baby prams first. Ridiculous that they're fit and yet can't take escalators!
@tangt4860
@tangt4860 Жыл бұрын
With frequent breakdowns and highly expensive and irregular timings and slow journey for outlying destinations, it is the perfect place for studying high inequalities.
@tanjunwei390
@tanjunwei390 6 ай бұрын
TEL4 on 23 Jun
@k.k.c8670
@k.k.c8670 Жыл бұрын
But most Singapore subway stations are the height of coldness and boredom
@待明歌
@待明歌 Жыл бұрын
After 40years. Another country will beat Singapore wirh the brand new mrt😢
@marcusoconner2805
@marcusoconner2805 Жыл бұрын
Highly doubt it. They’re never on time.
@stillbaomatsuo
@stillbaomatsuo Жыл бұрын
We will beat our own heads before we beat anything.. chances of us winning World Cup much much higher... Stop dreaming than we can beat the OG of subway & train networking. Stop
@David-dq4xn
@David-dq4xn Жыл бұрын
Hello...be real! NO WAY Singapore MRT can beat or over take Tokyo subway! YOU MUST BE DREAMING OR SMOKE TOO MUCH SUBSTANCES!!
@its1374
@its1374 Жыл бұрын
Nope. Never. Singapore aim transport to be affordable and efficient. Not world class.
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Hi David, thanks for your comment. While Tokyo's subway might be better than that of Singapore in many areas, the context of the video was about Singapore's MRT rail length becoming longer than that of Tokyo once the expansion of the MRT network is completed in 2030. This was reported by Singapore, government agency, LTA, as well. Nonetheless, we stand to be corrected if you have facts that state otherwise.
@kevindurden337
@kevindurden337 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tokyo? Come on....
@packohub1145
@packohub1145 Жыл бұрын
TOKYO SUBWAYS 100 YEARS IN BUSINESS..IF TOKYO WANTS TO RENOVATE THIER MAJOR STATIONS THEY CAN ITS JUST NO NEED FOR NOW..😂
@hachigatsu1448
@hachigatsu1448 Жыл бұрын
True! How can people compare old bird with new bird?
@LJK_TE_20127CSIE
@LJK_TE_20127CSIE Жыл бұрын
13:05 Jurong Region line, Cross Island line and the Seletar Line but the Seletar line will be built in the 2045s
@ejuss4216
@ejuss4216 Жыл бұрын
of course they can beat with such small country with small land that shape like a oval
@wolf0000001
@wolf0000001 Жыл бұрын
Misinformation Reported
@worldknowmore
@worldknowmore Жыл бұрын
Hi Alphonse, thank you for your feedback. May we know which part of the content is misinformation so that we can better improve our videos? It does take a fair bit of research on our part and while we strive to be as accurate as possible, mistakes might be made here and there. We certainly hope it was not flagged because of the video title because Singapore's government agency, LTA, did state that Singapore's total rail length will be longer than major cities such as Tokyo or Hong Kong once the expansion is completed. And it was in this context that the video title (and the content) was framed. Nonetheless, we stand to be corrected. Thank you.
@engchoontan8483
@engchoontan8483 Жыл бұрын
Plan china underwater Plan above water Plan for cost to be mass-market malaysia level Execute when cost is thailand level Study-group university guided by mentors for drawings Pass to faculty of this-tha-that-this to do their parts (engineering, accounting, business, ...) Repeat and refine process for next batch of students Repeat and refine design Repeat and refine specifications Repeat and Many batches of students... 2x semester per year no-summer semester bullshit
@i21amri
@i21amri Жыл бұрын
mental breakdown
@engchoontan8483
@engchoontan8483 Жыл бұрын
@@i21amri study is mental-breakdown.? You terrorist/extremist/fanatic.? What is school to you.? University no-study.?
@noaheffendy1627
@noaheffendy1627 Жыл бұрын
Its not even apple to apple comparison. So what singapore has lavish interior. With its high breakdown and increasing cost of transport fare and low reliability. You thinks its worth to start comparing 2 different country transport system. I will stick japan transport system.
@chocolatechips878
@chocolatechips878 Жыл бұрын
I feel that it is very sad and wasted that the SG government under-provisioned most of its MRT lines that result in overcrowding issues such as the Circle Line and Downtown Line with only 3-car trains and high capacity lines like North East Line and East West Line with 6-car trains(should be 8-car trains instead). Imagine the effort in years of detailed planning, construction challenges faced and inconvenience caused to others just to build a 3-car medium capacity line. Really wasted
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
Downtown line has low demand so not many people take it but I do agree with Circle Line they fcked up
@chocolatechips878
@chocolatechips878 Жыл бұрын
@@psgistheworstclubineuropeSince when Downtown line has low demand, the 3 carriages are all full after leaving MacPherson during evening peak hours with a lot of people couldn't board the train, LTA still fucked up Downtown line capacity
@chocolatechips878
@chocolatechips878 Жыл бұрын
@@psgistheworstclubineurope North East Line have shown a very good example to us. Although the 6 carriages are sufficient 10 years ago when Punggol and Sengkang are still developing, now it is not enough already as the train is 80% full after leaving Sengkang and people at Kovan mostly can't board the train. Even if you think that Downtown is not under-provisioned currently 3-carriages isn't sustainable in the future
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
@@chocolatechips878 What time do you take the NEL train? It can be crowded on the Punggol end at night but never full
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
@@chocolatechips878 I don't take DTL a lot so I wouldn't know.
@raymondhee8239
@raymondhee8239 Жыл бұрын
Singapore is smaller than Los Angeles, easier to develop when one has money
@lpericteo
@lpericteo Жыл бұрын
😂😅😊 Easier said than done.
@bell-xk5dd
@bell-xk5dd Жыл бұрын
Los Angeles has no money?😱🤣
@jon8697
@jon8697 Жыл бұрын
LA have no talent? Smaller population then SG? No money?
@BlackForesterSUV
@BlackForesterSUV Жыл бұрын
It's not about money. U saying US has no money? It's about vision, meticulous planning and what the government wants this country to be. Its also about determination and the political will of the country. If u are a frequent traveller and live in even developed parts of the world, u may, I hope understand.
@oliverb3687
@oliverb3687 Жыл бұрын
In land scarce Singapore, if we all had as easy access to cars as Los Angeles, there would be massive traffic jams everywhere and ppl like you would be the first to complain about the pointlessness of owning a car because it’ll take hours to drive to work, town, etc.
@exxon5430
@exxon5430 Жыл бұрын
Since you so free, make a vedio how local population will be replace by outsiders just like dubai. Thanks. By yr 2030, half of spore replace by outsiders.
@exxon5430
@exxon5430 Жыл бұрын
Not proud to become Sporean. Japanese dont allow outsider to stay n become pr n citizen in Japan. But Spore can. All outsider come n stay in spore. They had forgot to stay loyal to their own country. If they can change citizenship so easily. Once spore become poor all run away😂
@Spartan-sz7km
@Spartan-sz7km Жыл бұрын
Nice xenophobia.
@jasniabu-hh4xf
@jasniabu-hh4xf Жыл бұрын
singapore MRT no toilet even it beside or near within it building so sad it very dirty no water. japaneses toilet with taps running good and hand free .... public or shopping train station and inside the train it self is super clean including all seat windows stairs ect ... no way singapore can challange. all train counter is being block so public cannot see what they are doing. diffrent fron japanese it open where public approch it very friendly. worst it the passenger is very nuisance ... talk so louldy and no respects for elderly. fares no 50% for child and seniors.
@psgistheworstclubineurope
@psgistheworstclubineurope Жыл бұрын
you go japanese toilet if your girl then there will be phone under the toilet door spy on you
@piggieluv92
@piggieluv92 Жыл бұрын
lols world class? do u see how our mrt how dirty is it? since they have been increase the fare for their workers pay shudnt they be also focus on cleanliness . Plus when its comes to mrt down ... although is not frequent i hope mrt station can learn more from japan
@baikeiast5255
@baikeiast5255 Жыл бұрын
Haha i can't even see singapore in world maps
@Bond007-jp4pt
@Bond007-jp4pt 7 ай бұрын
Singapore overtaking Tokyo in subway network. What a big joke! At least do your research well. There are more than 20 different companies providing transit service in Tokyo. Comparing Singapore MRT with just one company Tokyo metro makes no sense at all. In total, Tokyo metropolitan area has around 2000 stations, more than 100 transit lines and around 5000km of rail lines. And service quality in Tokyo is way better than Singapore. Singapore may need at least 100 years to catch up with Tokyo. List of all transit lines in Tokyo metropolitan area: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_rail_systems_in_Japan#Tokyo_(Kant%C5%8D)
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