*Shocking reason from SMRT for not increasing train frequency - very . .. .. . .. . .

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very Noisy la


Increased frequency of train trips means higher noise level: SMRT
By Liang Kiaxin and Sara Grosse | Posted: 29 July 2011 2126 hrs

SINGAPORe: In the past three years, SMRT has increased the frequency of its train trips to reduce passenger congestion.

SMRT added 1,600 train trips since 2008. But this has resulted in a higher level of noise, with SMRT receiving complaints from residents in Jurong East and Eunos.

For example, the noise level at Bishan MRT station is around 80 to 85 decibels. This is higher than the National Environment Agency's (NEA) stipulation of 67 decibels.

SMRT said the noise level is partly due to wear and tear of the train wheels and track.

But with the increased trip frequency, the company faces challenges in scheduling maintenance.

For example, "wheel profiling" which was previously done on week days has now been pushed to evenings as well as weekends.

The company has also installed a high-speed camera on their trains to detect defects on the tracks at a faster pace.

SMRT said ensuring their wheels and tracks are well-maintained will help reduce noise levels.

Some experts Channel NewsAsia spoke to also recommended buying new trains or replacing the entire track.

- CNA /ls

 

[johnny333]

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Some experts Channel NewsAsia spoke to also recommended buying new trains or replacing the entire track.

- CNA /ls

I say give everyone a holiday & replace the track

 

[lianbeng]

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I say give everyone a holiday & replace the track

lianbeng says, "u wait long long also no such thing lah - all train services may stop for track replacement but all still go to work/school by bus."

 

[Sperminator]

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sounds so fucking bullshit to me.

since when SMRT gives a shit about the noise pollution? come on lah, 80 to 85 dB is noisy, but only for a short time. 67 dB, KNN, if they want such low noise solution, why not consider using MagLev! These are noiseless!

The whole point about reducing frequency is REDUCTION of Operational Cost.

The energy required to power up a train is large, I am not sure what are the power level, maybe people work in SMRT can share.

Next, to increase frequency, means to increase staff to man the train (perhaps they do not have enough "Train Drivers")

Increasing staffs means increasing cost.

Since SMRT is operated as a profit generating entity, the cheebye CEO could have hatched this idea of cost reduction via reducing frequency, but the business intake is fixed, as the amount of number of people to take MRT is fixed per day...

What do you have here,

If Cashflow = Income - Expense

If Income remains the same, expenses are reduced, due to reduced frequency, and reduced wear and tear, and reduced maintenance...

CASHFLOW INCREASES! reflecting a growth in the ccb ceo's book... and when the ccb ceo can meet the stipulated growth rate of the Board of Directors (you know who), this ccb ceo gets a 6 to 8 months bonus on top of their multi-million salary, all at the expense of the people.

first world transportation indeed! PUI!

 

[Sperminator]

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sounds so fucking bullshit to me.

since when SMRT gives a shit about the noise pollution? come on lah, 80 to 85 dB is noisy, but only for a short time. 67 dB, KNN, if they want such low noise solution, why not consider using MagLev! These are noiseless!

The whole point about reducing frequency is REDUCTION of Operational Cost.

The energy required to power up a train is large, I am not sure what are the power level, maybe people work in SMRT can share.

Next, to increase frequency, means to increase staff to man the train (perhaps they do not have enough "Train Drivers")

Increasing staffs means increasing cost.

Since SMRT is operated as a profit generating entity, the cheebye CEO could have hatched this idea of cost reduction via reducing frequency, but the business intake is fixed, as the amount of number of people to take MRT is fixed per day...

What do you have here,

If Cashflow = Income - Expense

If Income remains the same, expenses are reduced, due to reduced frequency, and reduced wear and tear, and reduced maintenance...

CASHFLOW INCREASES! reflecting a growth in the ccb ceo's book... and when the ccb ceo can meet the stipulated growth rate of the Board of Directors (you know who), this ccb ceo gets a 6 to 8 months bonus on top of their multi-million salary, all at the expense of the people.

first world transportation indeed! PUI!

 

[johnny333]

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..all train services may stop for track replacement but all still go to work/school by bus."

Expect the mother of all traffic jams. Some people will probably have to ride on the roof tops

 

[makapaaa]

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Yeah lah, blame the people again lah! If the infrastructure can't support the population size, why the mindless import of trash? Cos the the Familee is so desperate to cling on to power by replacing the daft Sporeans wake up their fraking idea and vote against them!

 

[po2wq]

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... For example, "wheel profiling" which was previously done on week days has now been pushed to evenings as well as weekends.

The company has also installed a high-speed camera on their trains to detect defects on the tracks at a faster pace.

SMRT said ensuring their wheels and tracks are well-maintained will help reduce noise levels.

Some experts Channel NewsAsia spoke to also recommended buying new trains or replacing the entire track ...

yes! ...

mrt poor ting! ... mrt nids 2 do wheel profiling, instal hi-speed camera, reduce noise levels, buy new trains ... :(

in short, mrt have 2 raise fares! ...

 

[Loofydralb]

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Why am I not surprised that Singapore reporters are so stupid?

They just regurgitate whatever people tell them without going through their brains.

 

[mscitw]

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Rather than invest in new technology and tracks, the Matland FT CEO went on a retail business spree to boost her company's profit.

This is perversion as her company made super normal profits as a member of the transport cartel.

Shame, shame, shame.

 

[annexa]

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Pay the CEO half and invest in better noise reduce technology. So simple. If CEO not happy see the CEO can get better job offer or not.

 

[Unrepented]

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60% will give it the benefit of doubt and feel grateful to SMRT for being so considerate for their health and eardrums.

 

[streetsmart73]

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Why am I not surprised that Singapore reporters are so stupid?

They just regurgitate whatever people tell them without going through their brains.

hi there

1. aiyoh!
2. sub-standard journalism, what reporters!
3. just cannot slap the hands that feed such specimen mah.
4. all in one familee syndrome.

 

[streetsmart73]

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Rather than invest in new technology and tracks, the Matland FT CEO went on a retail business spree to boost her company's profit.

This is perversion as her company made super normal profits as a member of the transport cartel.

Shame, shame, shame.

hi there


1. aiyoh!
2. the butch only cares on the profit & loss.
3. rental from retail is pretty constant mah.
4. she has little concern on frequency or noise level.
5. just look at her fat face, does she look like a person that care?

 

[middaydog]

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use rubber wheels la, no noise