Increase frequency of mrt train during peak hours

last SG · 2009-07-17T22:17:49+00:00

If increasing frequency can make more money, then yes, it will be done.

jayh272416 SG

lol sydney got DD train.

NickL_C151 SG

LOL.

this ppl all never think one..

how to put double decker. im sure the height between the train and the shelter above it alr cant occupy it. what about the tunnels? LoL..

Hmm? Who says must change shelters and tunnels?

Interception_7 SG

lol can fit anot? our mrt the height already like...

lianamaster SG

Oh..that's cool.... first time seeing a DD train....

marcteng SG

can it be done in sg? double decker mrt trains?

Tilldeath23 SG

enough trains???? But ytd i went to bsd at 6pm, there are 5 trains including a 3- carriage train sleeping down there. Looks like they nvr even want to used up all the trains

NickL_C151 SG

lol can fit anot? our mrt the height already like...

The only problem now is door arrangement for the PSDs. The cars are trailer cars so there's no motors below it. The lower deck is squeezed between the bogies. Of course, this will lead to a lower roof for both levels but hey, you carry twice as much people. (:

NickL_C151 SG

can it be done in sg? double decker mrt trains?

We gotta get a new CEO first.

NickL_C151 SG

enough trains???? But ytd i went to bsd at 6pm, there are 5 trains including a 3- carriage train sleeping down there. Looks like they nvr even want to used up all the trains

I heard that if the H1N1 situation gets worse, peak frequency will be reduced to 4 minutes?

marcteng SG

We gotta get a new CEO first.

lol why not current CEO? convince the transport minister first la lol.

NickL_C151 SG

lol why not current CEO? convince the transport minister first la lol.

Since our transport system is based on monopoly (unlike HK with competition from buses, MTR, trams, minibuses) , consulting the transport minister will not do any good since he can only give advice to the company. It is ultimately the company's decision. Anyway, do you think she takes her own company's transport for commuting? We'll include even the company car(s) if any for that matter.

This only works on buses when LTA decides to take over the planning of the bus routes. But when, I don't know.

SBSTransport SG

enough trains???? But ytd i went to bsd at 6pm, there are 5 trains including a 3- carriage train sleeping down there. Looks like they nvr even want to used up all the trains

Probably doing some maintenance work or STARIS installation in progress, I don't think they will purposely leave train at depot during peak hours.

Oop1991 SG

here in the Netherlands they also have DD trains, but it's different.... because in Singapore you have a subway/metro. DD trains are not good for a subway because trains need to stop longer. Here in NL the DD trains are only used for transporting passengers to another city. frequency is like 30 mins - 60 mins.... waiting time at a station is like 1-5 mins!

Pitot SG

Wait for all the planned lines to be fully operational.

E5 SG

Two main problem basically if we were to convert two carriage into DD carriage;

-Like what someone above just mentioned, the PSD is a constraint here, as it is already fixed.

-SMRT trains are basically made up of T-M-M-M-M-T, where T are cars without motor and M are cars with motor. If we were to add DD, it will be either DD-M-M-M-M-DD or T-M-DD-DD-M-T. Both are not feasible because the first one will require a replacement of the driver car to a double decker and it conflicts with the emergency evacuation system we have (exit at end of the driver cab). The second one is also not feasible because it will means that the train will only have 2 motor to move itself instead of the usual 4. This means that the train will be "underpowered" and will have difficulty climbing slopes and accelerating during peak hours.

tvcnq SG

Looking at the height of the tunnels here, i dont think we can stand in the DD trains if they are introduced here. The capacity of trains would be reduced instead of increased. Pple will also tend to cluster around the steps and not move in, just like what happens in the single deck WAB buses.

NickL_C151 SG

Yup, no standing. Either that or standing only allowed on the normal deck. But the seating configuration will not be like the current one with seats facing each other. For this coach, the seating will be either facing forward or backwards so the capacity for 1 coach would be like... a current DD bus.

wenjie639 SG

so DD Trains possible?

NickL_C151 SG

Gotta makesure the doors fit into the 1st and 4th door of each car for the PSDs and eliminate the 2nd and 3rd doors. It is possible but not necessarily more convenient.

Do note that the pictures I posted before are Green Cars. Like 1st class compartment on Hong Kong's East Rail Line.

[email protected]_F3V3R SG

can it be done in sg? double decker mrt trains?

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