SG: LTA calls private operators to run services

A 27 year old biker was killed when the motorcycle he was on collided with a truck along the BKE during the evening rush hour on Monday. He had a pillion rider with him, a 24 year old man, that escaped with just minor abrasions. He was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and discharged later in the day. Police and SCDF personnel received a plea for help at 6:30pm, and they rushed to the scene to find the biker already dead.Pictures used for illustration purposes only.

Our train network was designed in and for an era where Singapore was a lot less populated. The relatively recent influx of foreigners have greatly inflated our population, which in turn, means that out network has to shuttle more to and from their workplaces/schools. This influx may have caused a couple of issues to our network, for more trains are needed to keep the human traffic flow smooth. More trains mean the aged computers at SMRT HQ are struggling to keep up, and hence, breakdown. Plans are already put in place and are currently underway to strip the old signaling system and refit a state-of-the art system, scheduled for completion in 2016. But before then, commuters may have to put up with more frequent delays and breakdowns. SMRT’s latest breakdowns on the EWL and NSL can all be attributed to faulty codes generation by the signaling software, which ended up either dramatically slowing the train down or completely holding the train stationary.Pictures used for illustration purposes only.

From today, the Traffic Police will begin using their new digital red light cameras at five busy intersections.  These cameras have been installed at the following areas: • Victoria St by Arab St towards Lavender St • Victoria St by Ophir Road towards Bras Basah Road • Victoria St by Rochor Road towards Lavender St • Lavender St by Jalan Besar towards Balestier Road • Ophir Road by Beach Road towards ECP