SMRT to increase train trips during F1 week
SINGAPORE: To cope with the anticipated increase in
ridership due to the road closures before and after the Formula 1
night race, a total of 36 train trips will be added on the north,
east and westbound schedules in the evenings from September 23 to
25, and on September 29.
SMRT said commuters can expect a shorter waiting time of up to 1.5
minutes.
On race days, from September 26 to 28, another 960 train trips will
be introduced on both the North-South and East-West Lines from
noon, shortening commuters waiting time.
To cater to people who are out late after the races, SMRT is
extending train operating hours till 1.30am.
SMRT said commuters can also look forward to more frequent train
arrivals on weekday mornings and evenings from next month.
It will release more information once the additional train trips
are finalised. - 938LIVE/vm