Move Out of The Bus Lanes

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

Priority for Buses: Bus lanes are specially implemented to ensure that buses are able to have a smooth journey.  Photo credit: cms.ukintpress.com 

Bus Lanes Allow Smoother Ride

Unless we are drivers ourselves, we may not realise that there are lanes specially allocated for buses in Singapore.  This means drivers and cyclist are not allowed to utilize this lane during restricted hours. Drivers who fail to follow this rule may be fined up to S$1000 or serve a 3 months of imprisonment.

Downtown Line: The First Experience

Posted by: Elgin Chong; Emmanuel Phua

Arriving On Time: Downtown Line trains are quick and smooth, being able to adhere to the stipulated journey time. Photo credit: Elgin Chong

Yes, we were there; Downtown Line 1’s open house! We wanted to experience the new trains and stations to get a feel of how it will be like to take the Downtown Line in future, and here’s our experience.

First things first; you might want to prepare yourself for the cold air-conditioners in the stations and trains because they are really new! The moment we entered the station in Chinatown, we were greeted by a huge crowd as well as an energetic performance by some old folks singing traditional Singaporean folk songs. After snapping some pictures, we immediately headed to the basement to have our first ever experience on a Downtown Line train!

On The Right Track goes Sentosa

Posted by: Zaiba Mohd Noor

Recently, Team OnTheRightTrack visited Sentosa from different locations. Some of us traveled by bus, some by train. We had some fun at Sentosa and we would like to share them with you through these pictures. 

Enjoy!

Navigate Through Sentosa Effortlessly

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

During our visit to Sentosa, we discovered that the island is divided into a few different stations. These stations are known as:

• Sentosa Station

• Waterfront Station

• Imbiah Station

• Beach Station

So here’s the breakdown on what these different stations had to offer!

Monorail, Fastest Way to Get to Sentosa

Posted by: Team OnTheRightTrack

Sentosa Express: The monorail ride is the fastest way to get to Sentosa. It allows you to reach your destination latest within 10 minutes. It has a total of four stations throughout its journey, with a frequency of less than five minutes. Photo credit: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

A Quick Glance At this Post

	Time	Fare	Advantage	Disadvantage
Monorail (Sentosa Express)	10 mins	S$4.00 (both ways)	Short trip and waiting time	Lack of seats and higher fare
Service RWS 8	15 mins	S$2.00 (both ways)	Comfortable and cheaper	Longer waiting time and route

New Bus Service for Taman Jurong and Jurong West Residents

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

New Launch: This new bus service was launched on the 14 December 2013, serving the residents of Taman Jurong and Jurong West. Photo credit: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

Earlier yesterday, SBS Transit added a new bus service under the government’s Bus Service Enhancement Program that will make travelling easier from Taman Jurong. The bus loops at Jurong West, however, passengers cannot alight at the terminal. Along the way, the bus will also pass by Lakeside MRT station where commuters will be able to switch to a train to continue their journey outside of the Jurong area.

A Pleasant Walk to Sentosa

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris; Emmanuel Phua

Sentosa Boardwalk: It is possible for you to walk leisurely to Sentosa with your friends and family. The walk will take around 10 minutes. Photo credit: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

A Quick Glance At this Post

	Time	Fare	Advantage	Disadvantage
Boardwalk	12 mins	S$1.00	Cheap, beautiful scenery to enjoy, travellators, sheltered walkway, shops and cafes along the way	Not all the travellators may be working, tendency to get wet on rainy days

Walk To Sentosa

There are many different ways you can take to arrive at Sentosa. Here’s some good news. You can walk to get there via Sentosa Boardwalk, which is a stone’s throw away from Vivo City. You can get there by following the directions inside the shopping centre, on the ground floor. 

Different Transportation Means with Similar Timings

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris 

Comfortable Ride: Double-decker buses ply the route regularly for Service 166. This allows commuters to travel comfortably to their destination with the added space and seats. Photo credit: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

A Quick Glance At this Post

	Time	Fare	Advantage	Disadvantage
Service 166	30 mins	S$1.31	Smooth, quiet, cheaper and comfortable ride	Bus may not always be a double-decker (lesser seats available)
Train (East West Line & North East Line)	32 mins	S$2.00	Lesser chance of alighting at wrong stations	Crowded and noisy train, more costly

Train Is Not Always Faster Than The Bus

Who would have thought that taking the bus or train to get to your destination would take almost the same amount of time? Well, based on my experience, this can happen! Recently, I went to Harbourfront from Clementi and tested both means of transportation and guess what? The timing for my journey differed by only two minutes, with the bus being slightly faster!

Switching Train Lines for a Faster Journey

Posted by: Emmanuel Phua 

The Best Route: Depending on your own preferences, you may not want to take the Circle Line to go directly to your destination as it may take a longer travelling time. Photo credit: Emmanuel Phua

A Quick Glance At this Post

	Time	Fare	Advantage	Disadvantage
Circle Line (Lorong Chuan)	40 mins	S$2.10	Direct route to Harbourfront	Longer journey and lack of seats on train
Transfers (Lorong Chuan - Bishan - Dhoby Ghaut - Harbourfront)	30 mins	S$2.10	Shorter journey time	Requires multiple transfers

Foldable Seat in SMRT Buses

Posted by: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

Hidden Seat: The space may be reserved for wheelchair bound passengers, but there is actually a foldable seat that could be used when the space is not occupied. Photo credit: Elgin Chong

Today, there are many different models of buses that are used by SMRT for its bus services. The newer models mostly emphasize on having more standing room. Once in a while, it may get frustrating for us when we are unable to get a seat on a bus ride.

Yishun to Harbourfront: Train or Bus?

Posted by: Elgin Chong

Preferred ride: Service 855 starts its journey at Yishun Bus Interchange and only takes slightly more than an hour to reach Harboufront, Vivo City. It is also a cheaper alternative as compared to the train. Photo credit: Norazreen binti Abd Haris

A Quick Glance At this Post

	Time	Fare	Advantage	Disadvantage
Service 855	1 hour 10 mins	S$1.76	Hassle free and cheaper	Slightly time consuming
Train (North South Line)	50 mins	S$2.30	Faster journey	Need to transfer to different train line at Dhoby Ghaut and crowded train station

So last Saturday, four of us (Elgin, Emmanuel, Azreen aand Meisi) planned to visit Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Two of us (Meisi and I) started our journey in Yishun. Our original plan was to take the train to Harbourfront before making our way to Sentosa. Just as we were about to scan tap our ez-links at the gantry, we thought: ‘Why not compare the time difference between the bus and train to Vivo City?’