Tag Archives: MRT

Improvements in Singapore’s Public Transport Promised

It’s great news that there will be a new station near Marina Bay Sands called Bayfront and it’ll open in January 2012. [youtube]KAm3J2ri-Pc[/youtube] I like the idea of knowing when the bus is coming and how crowded it is. More … Continue reading

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The Dreaded ERP

ERP stands for Electronic Road Pricing. An amount gets deducted from your car’s cashcard each time you go through this structure. If you don’t have enough money in your cashcard you will get a fine. There is no avoiding it … Continue reading

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3 Singapore Hotels Linked to MRT Stations & Malls

Update 30 Sep 2011: Since I’ve written this post, I have been getting great tips which leads me to suggest you check out Fairmont Singapore which is located above City Hall MRT. This is a good central MRT station as … Continue reading

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Holland Village MRT

I’m loving the new MRT stop at Holland Village.  Parking is always a problem here as it’s a very popular area in Singapore. Can’t wait for the circle or yellow line as I call it, to be functional on 8 … Continue reading

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#87. An MRT Line to the Botanic Gardens & More

I love how as time passes I find more things I can add to my 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore list.I can’t wait for 8 October 2011.  That’s when the yellow line of the MRT is extended to … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photo: Art at Bishan MRT

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Changi Airport: Taking the Skytrain to Terminal 2

If you take the MRT to Changi Airport, you’ll get to Terminal 3. If you want to get to Terminal 2 you need to walk a bit to where the skytrains are and then you’ll be in T2 before you … Continue reading

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View of Singapore from Malaysia

This is the view of Singapore from Malaysia, just to show you how close we are. We are close not only by proximity, but also in terms of culture, food and history. I think we have wonderful neighbours and I … Continue reading

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The Most Creative Ads from Burger King Singapore: Never Chicken Out

Love the series of ads by Burger King, that express our frustrations and at the same time very cleverly segments into advertising their chicken burgers. Also cheekily changes the image of chickens who have been maligned as cowards for far … Continue reading

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The Esplanade from Marina Square Shopping Centre

There is quite an odd looking fountain structure here. There was a bit of road closure today due to the National Day Parade. I spotted attendees in red taking the MRT from Promenade Station.

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Getting to Arab Street by MRT

Decided to do a directional guide with photos, because I have absolutely no sense of direction, but luckily a good memory for visuals. I can’t read a map and think in pictures. So if you do too, I hope this … Continue reading

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Fined for Sucking on a Sweet on the MRT

[youtube]IHLE5-2tAXk[/youtube] Just an instance of how enforcement of the law is too stringent and does not look at intent. A bit crazy that you can’t have something if you’re suffering from nausea or a severe sore throat. The main premise … Continue reading

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A New Low?: Masked People Sleeping on the MRT

First they pretended to sleep so that they did not have to give up their seat to the elderly or less able. Now they use sleeping masks. It’s just crazy. {via The Straits Times}

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Now I’m Afraid to Take the Train

I spoke too soon. I was just praising our train system. Well it’s still great, except for issues like what just happened. You see I am extremely claustrophobic, so that’s the reason why a delay like this scares the heck … Continue reading

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Singapore Then and Now: Taking the Bus

When I was in school, back in the early 80’s, I remember waiting for up to 25 minutes for a bus. Even if one came along they didn’t stop as it was already bursting at the seams. We were afraid … Continue reading

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My Train Guide: MRT Stations Linked to Malls & Shopping Places

Lazy me adores malls that are linked to MRT stations.  Here’s the list I have been working on.  Hope it helps if you’re visiting the island, are on a budget, and don’t want to take a taxi. I think our … Continue reading

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Singapore Malls Linked to MRT Stations (Taking the Train Around the City)

Since I take the MRT a lot (beats taking a cab) and I am too lazy to walk, I love malls that are linked to MRT stations. The Red Line Northpoint Shopping Centre: Yishun MRT Ang Mo Kio Hub: Ang … Continue reading

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Grocery Shopping at Nex (NTUC and Cold Storage)

There are two competing supermarkets at the new Nex mall located next to Serangoon MRT. Competition is always good in my book if it means better prices and offerings for the customer. NTUC is a subsidized supermarket with the lowest … Continue reading

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Train Ride to the Airport

Who knew there was still patches of undeveloped land in Singapore? It’s a good thing and I hope there’s no new construction to take up every last little bit of land. Noticed a man who looked out of place in … Continue reading

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#69. The Little Red Button that Flashes on the MRT

It’s tiny little thing, but it’s useful indicator to make sure you won’t get off at the wrong stop on the MRT. Or at least it gives you some idea of how far away you are from your destination if … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photo: Interesting Sign at the Promenade Station

The people behind the website Timesavers? A governmental charity organization.

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Singapore Daily Photo: Please Q

Still don’t quite see this happening. They queue, but when the train comes and the doors opens, everyone rushes in and your path is blocked as you try to make your way out.

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