Monday, March 19, 2012
Train Breakdowns
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Today, while I was taking a cab to run an errand, the taxi driver and I had a conversation and he brought up a more positive outlook that perhaps, the majority of Singaporeans, should adopt.
The expatriates that he had picked up mentioned that train breakdowns in their respective countries were a common occurrence.
He said that it was better to have such breakdowns rather than something more serious such as a train derail to happen.
Maybe it has caused much inconvenience to us as Singapore's effective transport system has created high expectations of us. With an ever-increasing population, trains would have to be in operation more frequently. Even if the serviceability of the trains are checked more often, screw-ups are bound to happen.
We should also see that efforts are being taken to overcome the recent train breakdowns. Maybe the first one didn't go on well.. But when Dhoby Ghaut to Harbourfront had a power failure, SBS Transit responded to the situation promptly by providing free shuttle services from the affected train stations.
"Take a chill pill" is what people say, and perhaps, what we should do.
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i am, christopher lye
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