They will definitely give a bulk of DDs to Sv 190... But SMRT
does not have experience with DDs... Why add to the problems of
190... Better to try out on 963 first for few days.
They might not have any prior experience in handling Double
Deckers. True, but did u realize that 190 has alot of other SBST
routes(which uses DD) that duplicates it's section? Bukit Panjang
got 555 using wright every morning, Choa Chu Kang got 556 and 557.
Orchard needless to say, one whole bunch of services.
Now what about 963 at hillview? Got SBST service that use DD?
Before they can use DD they must make sure the trees are properly
trimmed first. Those tree guard bars on the E500MMCs aren't gonna
be of much help when it comes to thicker tree branches.
Tbh, they are saving themselves by deploying it on 190, and then
services like 963 can get more bendy for the time being. Deploying
on 963 first is gonna give them more problems instead of 190.
Imagine what people are gonna say when they deploy it on 963 first?
More people like the infamous Shawn Ong will come up and kpkb
against SMRT again. "Why new double decker never give
190?"