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  • SBS9889U
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    3,250 posts since May '05
    • 18 Aug `05, 2:57PM

      Post any questions you have on MRT/LRT, regardless of route or train models and so on.

  • CAIX
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    687 posts since May '05
    • 23 Aug `05, 9:32PM

      Is there any maintenance at night on the track when all trains were back at the depot ?

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    sbst275
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    87,753 posts since Jun '04
    • 23 Aug `05, 9:36PM
      Originally posted by CAIX:
      Is there any maintenance at night on the track when all trains were back at the depot ?

      Not just @ depot, along the tracks as well

  • sErviCe17rOx
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    94 posts since Jan '05
    • 07 Sep `05, 11:34PM

      the mrt wiki mentions that the NEL trains are powered by overhead cables..i always thought it was via 3rd rail too?? are u guys sure its by overhead cables??

  • sBs_boy
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    2,179 posts since Sep '04
    • 08 Sep `05, 12:38PM
      Originally posted by sErviCe17rOx:
      the mrt wiki mentions that the NEL trains are powered by overhead cables..i always thought it was via 3rd rail too?? are u guys sure its by overhead cables??

      Yes...
      overhead..

  • SBS9828X
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    10,904 posts since Feb '05
    • 08 Sep `05, 12:41PM
      Originally posted by sErviCe17rOx:
      the mrt wiki mentions that the NEL trains are powered by overhead cables..i always thought it was via 3rd rail too?? are u guys sure its by overhead cables??

      Its safe for passenger to evacuate and get on the rail...

      Due to it beingunderground, it is possible...

      The CCL is complete underground rite?

  • sBs_boy
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    2,179 posts since Sep '04
    • 08 Sep `05, 3:08PM
      Originally posted by SBS9828X:
      Its safe for passenger to evacuate and get on the rail...

      Due to it beingunderground, it is possible...

      The CCL is complete underground rite?

      Yes.. the CCL is completly underground..

  • SBS9889U
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    3,250 posts since May '05
    • 08 Sep `05, 5:59PM
      Originally posted by sErviCe17rOx:
      the mrt wiki mentions that the NEL trains are powered by overhead cables..i always thought it was via 3rd rail too?? are u guys sure its by overhead cables??

      What about LRT?

  • CAIX
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    687 posts since May '05
    • 09 Sep `05, 4:28PM
      Originally posted by SBS9889U:
      What about LRT?

      LRT will be always above ground, just like any others in Singapore.

  • sgboy2004
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    43,907 posts since Dec '02
    • 09 Sep `05, 4:29PM
      Originally posted by CAIX:
      LRT will be always above ground, just like any others in Singapore.

      always??? Or so far, it is....

  • SBS9828X
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    10,904 posts since Feb '05
    • 09 Sep `05, 4:40PM
      Originally posted by CAIX:
      LRT will be always above ground, just like any others in Singapore.

      Sure??? I have always tot that LRT cud be undergrd...

  • Dead_Man_Inc
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    11,126 posts since Dec '04
    • 10 Sep `05, 3:24PM

      some thoughts...

      how do the train know that they are not at the tail of another train in the tunnel? Question

  • SBS9889U
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    3,250 posts since May '05
    • 10 Sep `05, 9:34PM
      Originally posted by SBS9828X:
      Sure??? I have always tot that LRT cud be undergrd...

      You are Right! LRTs in malaysia are partially underground, like PUTRALine.

  • Manager433
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    10,610 posts since Nov '03
    • 10 Sep `05, 9:39PM
      Originally posted by sbst275:
      Not just @ depot, along the tracks as well

      Not the entire tracks.
      They do random check/rotating checks.
      Only a small handfull r A$$mrt staffs, the rest r bangala works.

  • Manager433
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    10,610 posts since Nov '03
    • 10 Sep `05, 9:40PM
      Originally posted by sErviCe17rOx:
      the mrt wiki mentions that the NEL trains are powered by overhead cables..i always thought it was via 3rd rail too?? are u guys sure its by overhead cables??

      yes. overhead cables. next time if u happens to travel NEL, take a look at the ceiling, u'll see copper cables. AND THEY R VERY XPENSIVE CABLES!

  • CAIX
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    687 posts since May '05
    • 12 Sep `05, 10:55PM
      Originally posted by sgboy2004:
      always??? Or so far, it is....

      Sorry, there's Underground LRT but very few. But in Singapore maybe will be elevated.

  • leon_lai89
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  • sErviCe17rOx
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    94 posts since Jan '05
    • 18 Sep `05, 3:22AM

      ahh yes i submit to the cruel fate..many tears were shed when i saw those horrid catenary lines..NOT..haha..but why did LTA choose power-by-pantograph?? what if they start sagging over time and connection is lost at times?? then the lights will be like..flickering and stuff..HOHO..

  • SBS3572Y
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    100 posts since Jun '05
    • 10 Oct `05, 8:31PM

      hey ppl.. do you all know how will the fare gates/ turnstiles of CCL stations will be like?

      it will be slightly similar to those in NEL stations.. sleek, shiny aluminium(?) with curvy ends..

      i believed i saw a prototype of the faregates in Singapore Ubi last year..

      now in 2004, theres no new stations built, so it had to the CCL fate gates as i saw only one unit of it and it was carefully boarded up as i was watching.

      (or maybe contractors bidding for the tender to supply the fare gates)

  • 105090
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    5,429 posts since Feb '05
    • 15 Oct `05, 10:31PM

      may i know what is the operational times of the SWT of NSL from Marnia Bay to Yishun? i see it even on 9pm+. and yes, when will SWT ends at AMK Stn (from Marina Bay), and, when does the centre track at AMK Stn opens for revenue service? (what time frame?)

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      Edited by 105090 20 Oct `05, 6:39PM
  • SGEMP
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    812 posts since Oct '05
    • 22 Oct `05, 12:02AM
      Originally posted by 105090:
      may i know what is the operational times of the SWT of NSL from Marnia Bay to Yishun? i see it even on 9pm+. and yes, when will SWT ends at AMK Stn (from Marina Bay), and, when does the centre track at AMK Stn opens for revenue service? (what time frame?)

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      Maybe this Sun I would ask the SMRT stationmasters on the timings.

      As for center track, usu in emerg then use it.

      If not wrong according to a news paper article, somt time ago (I forgot the exact when) there was an accident in AMK stn and thence the middle track was used for NTHbound trains. (If not remember wrong, the train involved was a black train.)

  • SGEMP
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  • SGEMP
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    812 posts since Oct '05
    • 06 Nov `05, 8:21PM

      As I made my way north today morning, at Bishan stn exit towards the Juncti8n, there 's a informative board saying about the future of BIS stn.

      It says:

      There would be another entrance to the city-bound NSL platform, and thence another platform.

      as this:
      platform------city-bound track----------platform--------------WDL bound track

      In this case when city-bound trains stop at Bishan, would doors on both sides be opened? Or one to avoid confusion???

  • SGEMP
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    812 posts since Oct '05
    • 17 Nov `05, 5:21PM

      I also wanted to know why there is no thru LRT between SKG and PGL, and bt/n the East loop and West loop of SKG LRT, when there is a direct link between SKG and PGL?

      And actually is there any possibility for such through services to happen?

      Edited by SGEMP 17 Nov `05, 5:22PM
  • sBs_boy
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    2,179 posts since Sep '04
    • 17 Nov `05, 11:06PM
      Originally posted by SGEMP:
      I also wanted to know why there is no thru LRT between SKG and PGL, and bt/n the East loop and West loop of SKG LRT, when there is a direct link between SKG and PGL?

      And actually is there any possibility for such through services to happen?

      Ive explained before.. it is NOT possible... the LRT system is not capable of doing crossin from SGK to PGL.. As for East West Loop Services.. itz not possible... ppl will get even more confuse.. so.. it is better to leave the way things are now... Yes.. do agree that there is a Link between SGK and PGL.. but the Line connector between these two system is only connected to SGK WEST loop... it was meant only for the trains to travel to and fro the SGK Depot AND PGL LRT line.. thats all...

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