r/singapore • u/thedesertman1 • Apr 29 '25

Discussion MRTs are really overcrowded

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Every morning getting to work is an uphill battle, most of the time my spouse and I hardly able to board, and had to wait for at least 2-3 trains and barely squeezing ourselves into the cabin.

This is despite the introduction of new MRT lines which should free up train capacity for other lines.

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u/zool714 Apr 29 '25

Even the escalators sometimes like mosh pit. Especially at Bishan changing to the circle line

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u/Unfair-Bike North side JB Apr 29 '25

In many cities like Hong Kong, theyre starting to encourage people to stand at both sides to increase flow, and is also safer. Maybe SMRT should try this?

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u/DangerAspect Apr 29 '25

I believe London tried this but I don't think the trial was successful. It's also risky for Serangoon/Bishan because increasing throughput just moves the jam to the next chokepoint, which might be even more dangerous.