Trams for Singapore city?

SBS3688Y SG · 2009-09-05T00:21:02+00:00

tram=something like sentosa express=/=mrtTram =/= Monorail =/= MRTTrams are articulated street cars run by electricity. May run on elevated lines too, depend...

SBS3688Y SG

I’m wondering whether if its feasible for Singapore to have trams; just like Melbourne?

My suggestion:
Ban buses into the city and CBD such as Shenton Way, Chinatown, Marina Square/Suntec, Orchard; and probably also include Marina South, Sentosa and Harbourfront.
Set up bus-tram interchanges along the city fringes for transfer onto the tramlines to the city.

During my stay in Melbourne, I noticed that trams there cut across open fields as a short cut. In some sections, trams travel along tramways designated only for trams, hence reducing travelling time. In more built-up areas, trams share the road together with other vehicles.

Instead of a tramstop just like the current bus-stops at Orchard Rd for example, I suggest allowing the tram to turn into the shopping centre for passengers to board and alight (just like taxi stands). Trams are non-polluting and I believe such design would encourage travel on public transport.

I’m wondering whether if its feasible to block off the current bus lane to be converted to tram track. At traffic intersection, introduce tram signals for them to move about.

Please feel free to comment.

charlize SG

That's what the MRT is for right?

jayh272416 SG

No.

sbst275 SG

Dun think it'll ever work cos of the dedicated track issue, macham like BRT.. Just tat this one you will end up w/ electric grids too

NickL_C151 SG

You know, there definitely is a reason why they discontinued the previous tram service.

Anyway, if you block the bus lane, then there will only be 2-3 lanes for other vehicles to move about. Not really good.

loki_chaos SG

Trams compared to MRT is much shorter, much less capacity of people and its sole purpose is only to bring convenience. It’s more like putting the LRT on the road, going through the towns…

Khairiano SG

I’m wondering whether if its feasible for Singapore to have trams; just like Melbourne?

I’m wondering whether if its feasible to block off the current bus lane to be converted to tram track. At traffic intersection, introduce tram signals for them to move about.

Please feel free to comment.

Good one, but only 1 problem qestion, If they put trams at CBD, den got construction site like downtown MRT construction or road resurfacing, and the trams run on its track, part of the track kena cover by the construction.. How? Rebuild temporary track or diverte the route?

Plastic Bag SG

there are various types of trams, those with tracks and those w/o.

Khairiano SG

there are various types of trams, those with tracks and those w/o.

I know the without tracks is trolley bus, if im not wrong

shinkansen SG

Discuss this topic to our Transport minister Mr Raymond Lim.

I personally think that MRT is the only best solution VS tram. Overhead cable line seem very messy. That why our MRT train tap the power from third rail instead of overhead cable line, except the NEL.

SBS3688Y SG

Hmmm.. I think having trams/monorails in the city would be more realistic if we are building an entire new city from scratch now, so that all shopping centres can be built and integrated all in one row, with a tram line running right inside the shopping centres on the 2nd storey, so that it can continue running elevated to avoid the traffic below. Isnt that great? Passengers can also be protected from the weather and once step out, its the office or shopping centres! By the way, I got this inspiration from Genting Highlands Lotte World's monorails. Our new Sentosa monorail that will be integrated with the casino & IR is also a little similar to my proposal.

Trams are different from trains as the distance between stops are shorter. Trams are different from buses as they can be much longer hence greater carrying capicity as they are running on tracks. Trams do not emit smoke as they are electrified. Trams do not necessarily need to be powered by overhead cables. There are alternative versions in other countries too.

Dark Honour SG

we used to have trolley buses back in colonial times

that can be considered to be a form of tram too.....when mrt built, looks like it was removed...

if they kept it, will look like the ones running on HK island

shinkansen SG

I agree your point but what you mean by alternative version of tram? I thought tram are usually power by electricity?

In some part of China, some of their buses are power by fuel cell.

SBS3688Y SG

I mean trams do not necessarily need to be powered via the unsightly overhead cables. I’ve seen photos of some overseas trams without the overhead electric cables. I’m not sure how its powered.

Keith1987 SG

if there are trams... it will take up how much space in e road? ^^" meaning that will be more limited space for cars to drive thru..?

SBS3688Y SG

As mentioned in my earlier post, I was thinking of trams that run on elevated tracks in the city to avoid the traffic below. Its something like the current LRT system; but with tram stops that integrates into the shopping centres.

Here's a link to trams without overhead cables:

http://www.olino.org/us/articles/2009/04/06/overhead-cable-free-trams

Keith1987 SG

i dun see any difference btw tis trams and normal buses..

SBS3688Y SG

Trams will not get stuck in heavy traffic jams as its running on elevated tracks. The impact will be felt especially during festive seasons and peak hours. As mentioned in my earlier posts, I envisage having trams in the city which is integrated into the shopping centres and office buildings.

TIB930Z SG

Singapore too small for Tram uses , 10 years back Singapore use to have trolley bus , as Singapore gets more technology it is removed

Bus and Train LoVuR SG

Singapore too small for Tram uses , 10 years back Singapore use to have trolley bus , as Singapore gets more technology it is removed

Need more land (road) for building tram line. 1 bus stop distance equals to 1 tram stop distance , agree?