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In the News (Sun 6 Dec 09)

  
  News Releases
Two neighbourhood centres at Sengkang East will also be ready within the next 5 years to serve the projected population in the area.
The Sengkang LRT system, as announced by the LTA, is expected to be ready by Year 2002 to tie-in with the North-East MRT Line.
Sengkang is the first town planned with an LRT system right from the start.
www.ura.gov.sg /pr/text/pr97-05.html   (750 words)

  
  Sengkang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sengkang is one of the 55 urban planning areas outlined by the Urban Redevelopment Authority for long-term land use planning purposes.
Sengkang New Town is situated to the north of Hougang New Town, in the north-eastern part of Singapore, under the North-East Region as defined by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
Sengkang's rich history is today reflected in the design of its housing, seen in the three-storey 'pilotis' or stilt effect that all the housing blocks have, reminiscent of the stilts of fishing villages and trunks of the various plantations of bygone years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sengkang   (1465 words)

  
 Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) - The Encyclopedia
As it stands at present, however, the daily ridership on the MRT and LRT networks hovers at about 1.2 million per day, a figure which pales in comparison to nearly 3 million daily ridership on the bus network.
Commuters travelling on the MRT and LRT system are not hindered when transferring lines (which could be run by different operators), by the need to exit the faregates and re-enter through another in order to change lines.
In general, once one has tapped the ezlink Card on the card readers and enters the MRT and LRT system, he or she never has to tap it again until he or she has arrived at the desired destination station.
www.the-encyclopedia.com /description/Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)   (3581 words)

  
 sengkang pictures and videos on Webshots
view of sengkang lrt from old sengkang bus interchange
Sengkang and Hougang residents waiting to cut the ribbo...
sengkang new town opposite the river from lorong buangk...
www.webshots.com /search?query=sengkang   (367 words)

  
 SKMC Website
The Sengkang Town today,is situated north of Hougang Town is developed into a modern LRT town with an efficient transportation network, good riverine view and comprehensive facilities to serve the residents.
Students in Sengkang and Punggol would then have the option of attending a college that is located nearer to their homes and conveniently accessible.
The completion of the Sengkang Bus Interchange Sengkang Bus Interchange situated at the Sengkang Town Centre, and the Sengkang LRT marks a significant milestone in the development of Sengkang.
www.skmc.org.sg /aboutchurch/sengkang.html   (1102 words)

  
 l.z.y./Data » Blog Archive » Bukit Panjang LRT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
SMRT had been preparing to welcome its 60 millionth passenger on the LRT this month with a set of five limited edition ez-link cards worth $500, to show its appreciation to commuters for using the line through the ‘challenging times in the earlier years’.
The LRT track system is a one-off deal: any construction of new tracks or dismantling of old ones is prohibitively expensive.
LRT stations were invariably farther away from commuters’ homes than the old bus stops, so many people had to walk more to get to the stations (plus climb the stairs if they couldn’t get into the lift).
lzydata.djourne.net /?p=1232   (755 words)

  
 Light Rapid Transit (Singapore) - The Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
One thing to note is that these LRT cars are the first vehicles in Singapore to be driverless, also meaning that kids are able to sit upfront in the driver's cab (if there were any) and pretend to drive the train.
Operating on the Sengkang Light Rapid Transit and the Punggol Light Rapid Transit since 2002 and 2005 respectively, these train cars once again contain all the features that the Bombardier LRT vehicles have.
The concept of having rail lines which could bring people from door to door without requiring the use of road-clogging buses was much favoured by the government transport planners, especially with the increased emphasis on a rail-based public transport network.
www.the-encyclopedia.com /description/Light_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)   (601 words)

  
 Team Hydrotec
The Sengkang LRT project was started in 1999, catering to the needs of the residents of Sengkang.
The bridge was constructed using the segmental method where segments were formed and then positioned by Teflon pads, and installed on the beam.
Built to serve the residence of Sengkang new town, this is a 5 years project requiring the usage of 3 launchers and numerous hydraulic pumps and jacks.
www.teamhydrotec.com /applications.php?id=1   (226 words)

  
 Book Encyclopedia - Web Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Bukit Panjang LRT, serving the Choa Chu Kang area, was opened in entirety on November 6, 1999.
The East Loop of the Sengkang LRT Line opened on January 20, 2003.
0ne thing to note is that these LRT cars are the first vehicles in Singapore to be driverless, also meaning that kids are able to sit upfront in the driver's cab (if there were any) and pretend to drive the train.
www.bookencyclopedia.com /index.php?title=Light_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)   (580 words)

  
 Peak Oil News and Message Boards >> Forums >> Conservation & Energy Efficiency >> Light rail opening in Singapore ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
All in all, it's going to be a good thing for the residents of the remote south-western corners of Sengkang West, and for Punggol residents.
Sengkang is fairly developed especially in the eastern and central part (where I live), but the western part is another story (re: railway in the middle of nowhere).
The town/estate where I stay, Sengkang, was planned around the LRT routes.
www.peakoil.com /fortopic4456.html   (3298 words)

  
 Projects - Rail
The Sengkang LRT line which has become a part of the estate's skyline, got off to a smooth start in January 2003.
Contracts for the Sengkang LRT were awarded in 1998 and the LRT vehicle for Sengkang made its debut in July 2001.
The Sengkang LRT is just a short walk away for most residents.
www.lta.gov.sg /projects/proj_rail_sklrt.htm   (271 words)

  
 Clarence Ngian's Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
I was based in Sengkang and was involved in driving locomotives and works trains that lay cables and deliver construction goods to stations along the uncompleted line.
I was also involved in the testing and trial running of the Sengkang LRT system.
Sengkang LRT and the North East Line opened to the public on Saturday, 18 January 2003 and Friday, 20 June 2003 respectively.
home3.pacific.net.sg /~cngian/feature1.html   (193 words)

  
 Sengkang town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Sengkang Town is situated north of Hougang Town and is the process of being built.
It will in future be accessible by a LRT which extends from the North east MRT line.
As a new town, not many of the flats in Sengkang Town are sold because of the 5-year restrictions.
www.hdbhousing.com /townsengkang.htm   (184 words)

  
 Sengkang LRT: Riding On Heritage
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), MRT and LRT stations are generally named according to the geographical areas in which they are located so as to help commuters identify readily with the stations.
However, this is not the case for Sengkang LRT stations.
For your information, within the Sengkang LRT West Loop, adult ez-link card fares will be 64 cents and single trip fares using the Standard Ticket will be 80 cents.
www.can.com.sg /content/neocan/en/archive/spotlight/sengkang/sengkang_lrt__riding.html   (451 words)

  
 Getting To Know Sengkang
Sengkang New Town is divided into 4 major neighbourhoods and they are Rivervale (Apartment block numbers 1xx), Compassvale (Apartment block numbers 2xx), Anchorvale (Apartment block numbers 3xx) and Fernvale (Apartment block numbers 4xx).
Sengkang's first HDB flats were completed at Rivervale in 1997 making it the "oldest" neighbourhood compared to the other three.
This is because, at Sengkang Community Hub, one will have an one-stop access to the community club, Punggol Central Constituency Office, Neighbourhood Police Centre, Polyclinic, Singapore Post and KK Women's Clinic.
www.can.com.sg /content/neocan/en/archive/spotlight/sengkang/getting_to_know_sengkang.html   (464 words)

  
 Is it a bird? Is it a boat? It's an LRT station - FEB 10, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Unlike the LRT system in Bukit Panjang, the Sengkang stations' names are not all immediately indicative of the roads or the area in which they are located.
This loop has five stations, excluding Sengkang LRT station where the interchange to the North-East Line (NEL) MRT and bus terminal are.
Fernvale station is on the west loop of the Sengkang LRT line, which is not open yet.
newpaper.asia1.com.sg /printfriendly/0,4139,51047,00.html   (815 words)

  
 Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The LRT appears to be the primary mode of transport for what are tens of thousands of residents.
The Sengkang line consists of two loops, one to the east and the other to the west of the Sengkang station on the MRT NE line.
The system map shows another LRT route on the other side of the island branching from the Chao Chu Kang station on the older North-South line; which is assumed to be similar in operation.
www.nycsubway.org /asia/singapore   (1807 words)

  
 Transport in Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is also a well-worked system of bus routes throughout the island, most of which have air conditioning due to Singapore's yearlong sweltering heat.
In 1998, a 7.8 km Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system with 14 stations was introduced in Bukit Panjang.
The Sengkang LRT Line, a 10.7 km light rail line was opened in 2003 ; a third LRT line, Punggol LRT Line, was opened in 2005 Jan with the East Loop of the system serving the residence in Punggol.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_Singapore   (1107 words)

  
 colination: well, I cycled to Sengkang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bukit Panjang's ones have auto-misting windows which blur upon near a HDB block, but since Sengkang's is quite far from the HDB blocks, these are necessary.
Stupid lah, open LRT havn't open MRT....supposed to open together in Dec 2002....never keep their "promises".
Now LRT very few people take, must wait until the buses like 371 change route....
colin.rantx.com /archives/000146.html   (296 words)

  
 Cut Waste - Suggestion Detail
I have noticed that the LRT stations of Sengkang West is not operational yet, but LRT station lights are turned on every night.
The Sengkang LRT system has been handed to SBST who is now operating the line.
As the west loop is directly connected to the LRT depot, all train vehicles need to use this loop to service the east loop which is operational.
app.mof.gov.sg /cutwaste/suggestionview.asp?id=2200   (163 words)

  
 Bukit Panjang LRT Line - Iridis Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
In 2002, a dislodged train wheel caused the entire shutdown of the system for a few days, as it crippled the power system and the rail at the incident was damaged and had to be repaired.
The poor operation was also partly the reasons why the operation of Sengkang LRT Line and Punggol LRT Line were awarded to rival company SBS Transit.
It was also reported that residents were unhappy with the withdrawal of feeder bus services operating in the area since the opening of the Bukit Panjang LRT, and were further aggravated by the unreliability of the service.
www.iridis.com /Bukit_Panjang_LRT_Line   (264 words)

  
 LRT Directory - Singapore Lifestyle Wiki
Bukit Panjang LRT and Sengkang LRT: Click on the link "Travel Times" on the left side of the webpage thereafter.
Official website of Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT operated by SBS Transit Ltd: Click on the link "Our Services" and the link "LRT" thereafter.
LRT Directory was last modified 10:08, 9 April 2006 and has been accessed 302 times.
lifestylewiki.com /LRT_Directory   (124 words)

  
 Transportation in Singapore
A new Circle Line is under construction, is slated to be completed in 2010 and will be opened in phases as they are ready.
In 1998, a 7.8 km Light Rapid Transport[?] (LRT) system with 14 stations was introduced in Bukit Panjang[?].
Two more LRT lines were opened in 2003, namely the Punggol and Sengkang LRT lines.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/tr/Transportation_in_Singapore.html   (325 words)

  
 Rail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Residents in Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang use the LRT to connect to the main MRT line.
Sengkang LRT rolled off to a smooth start on 18 January 2003.
Residents living in the Sengkang New Town area can now enjoy a convenient and efficient feeder service connecting them to the Sengkang MRT Station along the North East Line.
www.lta.gov.sg /public_transport/pt_rail_lrt.htm   (331 words)

  
 Sengkang LRT Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sengkang Light Rapid Transit is a 10.7 km light rail line which partly opened on 18 January 2003.
The rolling stock is supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
STC / NE16 : Sengkang (interchange with North East MRT Line)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sengkang_LRT_Line   (81 words)

  
 Cyberita Online Singapura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Sempena perasmian LRT Sengkang dan pusat tukaran basnya itu, orang ramai diberi peluang menaiki LRT secara percuma antara 2 petang hingga 9 malam semalam dan dari 9 pagi hingga 9 malam ini.
Ketika ditemui wartawan selepas merasmikan LRT Sengkang, Menteri Pengangkutan, Encik Yeo Cheow Tong, berkata sistem itu dijangka menawarkan pengalaman yang lebih memuaskan jika dibandingkan dengan sistem LRT Bukit Panjang (BPLRT).
Sistem LRT Bukit Panjang itu telah mengalami lebih 50 kerosakan sejak ia mula beroperasi tiga tahun lalu.
cyberita.asia1.com.sg /singapura/story/0,3617,13122,00.html   (393 words)

  
 LRT pictures and videos on Webshots
MUNI THIRD ST LRT CONSTRUCTION--T-Line Turnout @ 4th/Ki...
Rapid KL Iveco Bus svc 906A parked at Universiti LRT st...
DALLAS--DART LRT, TRE--DART 127, TRE 565 @ Union Statio...
www.webshots.com /search?query=LRT   (433 words)

  
 Sengkang LRT Line at AllExperts
The Sengkang Light Rapid Transit (SK) is a 10.7 km light rail line which partly opened on 18 January 2003.
It is integrated with the Sengkang MRT station of the NEL.
Trains on the Sengkang LRT ply either one of the two loops, the East loop or the West loop.
en.allexperts.com /e/s/se/sengkang_lrt_line.htm   (491 words)

  
 raindrops keep falling on my head   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
out at 5 to catch a glimpse of sengkang & punggol lrt before it starts.
the punggol town centre lrt platform is so much wider than sengkang's.
be at sengkang & punggol lrt again tis morning for the launch.
mycosycorner.blogspot.com /2005_01_23_mycosycorner_archive.html   (624 words)

  
 Getforme Singapore MRT NEWS
The entire Bukit Panjang LRT service was shut down at 6.40am yesterday after a disruption caused by a dislodged train wheel, which led to the power system being crippled between Bukit Panjang and Senja stations.
An LRT train had hit a switch beam at the Bukit Panjang station at about 5.40pm on Wednesday, resulting in the power failure.
Singapore Light Rapid Transit (LRT) has been fined S$10,000 for the collision of two LRT trains at Phoenix Station last month in which three people were hurt.
www.getforme.com /homepage2003/mrt_news.htm   (3407 words)

  
 Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit & Light Rapid Transit (Part #2) [Archive] - SkyscraperCity
To allow residents more time to familarise themselves with the Punggol LRT East Loop and Sengkang LRT West Loop, the bus rationalisation will only be implemented at the start of the school holidays on Saturday 12 March 2005, some six weeks after the start of both loops.
Not only is the LRT expected to bring greater convenience to residents of the area, stall holders in Jalan Kayu are also hoping to cash in on the commuter traffic.
ONE tiny resident and her mum were hugely relieved when the west loop of Sengkang LRT opened more than a week ago.
www.skyscrapercity.com /archive/index.php/t-159403.html   (16491 words)

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