Shorter waiting times for MRT trains

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Oct 07, 2014 09:03 pm

How long do you have to wait for a train to arrive? The short answer is: a little less.

More trains have been deployed this year and the number of train trips has been increased, stated a joint news release by SBS Transit and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Commuters can now expect shorter waiting times for trains, especially during off-peak periods, it stated.

So, who has the longest wait? Those using the Circle Line, though things are expected to improve when new trains are brought in next year and in 2016.

North-South and East-West Lines
Average interval during peak periods Previously: 2.5 minutes Now: 2.3 minutes (12 seconds less)
Average interval during off-peak periods Now: Between 4 and 5 minutes (Except when trains have to be withdrawn due to maintenance activities)

Changes: About 400 weekly train trips (5 per cent) have been improved on

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North East Line
Average interval during evening peak period Previously: 3 minutes Now: 2.7 minutes (18 seconds less)
Average interval during off-peak periods Now: Not more than 5 minutes (Except when trains have to be withdrawn due to maintenance activities)

Changes: About 400 weekly train trips (14 per cent) added since January 2014

Circle Line
Average interval during evening peak period Previously: 3.5 minutes Now: 3.5 minutes (no change)
Average interval during off-peak periods Now: Between 5 and 6 minutes (Except when trains have to be withdrawn due to maintenance activities)