Tag Archives: Circle Line

Nightmarish Crowds at the MRT

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

In Singapore we are constantly yearning for space. This is what we face when we take the MRT at peak hour. Crazy huh?

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The Circle Line Extension Brings the Crowds & is welcomed by Small Business Owners

Posted on October 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]yACsbKNrHT8[/youtube] I think the increased accessibility is a good thing, although I haven’t experienced the crowd situation yet. Also pleasing to hear that small businesses may benefit.

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Singaporeans Interviewed on the Circle Line

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]gZizFnSfrEQ[/youtube] I don’t watch TV, but I do enjoy our local news segments where ordinary people give their views. I find it refreshing and dare I say amusing at times. The answers were ‘classic’. Definitely more interesting than just listening … Continue reading →

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Thrilled About the Circle Line

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Finally, the Circle Line extension is open. I am most excited about 3 stops on the yellow line: Botanic Gardens, Holland Village and Haw Par Villa. I can’t wait till the Circle Line becomes a full circle – I hope. … Continue reading →

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Holland Village MRT

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’m loving the new MRT stop at Holland Village.  Parking is always a problem here as it’s a very popular area in Singapore. Can’t wait for the circle or yellow line as I call it, to be functional on 8 … Continue reading →

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#87. An MRT Line to the Botanic Gardens & More

Posted on September 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love how as time passes I find more things I can add to my 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore list.I can’t wait for 8 October 2011.  That’s when the yellow line of the MRT is extended to … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day: Walking from Stadium MRT to Kallang Leisure Park

Posted on February 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I don’t have a fear of heights, but the escalator ride (goes up 3 levels at least) and the ship design at Stadium MRT (circle line or yellow line as I like to call it) is both impressive and vertigo … Continue reading →

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#67. An Expanding MRT Line With Art to Gaze at

Posted on December 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not only are we becoming even more well connected, the newest lines have the most gorgeous art installations.  When I first saw what looks like ‘mercury droplets’ to me at Promenade station I was blown away.  The mirror effect made … Continue reading →

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MRT at Holland Village

Posted on October 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I can’t wait.  It’s just opposite Wendy’s which is great news for Wendy’s. Another thing that prompts me to blog is that one day these photos, which seem modern, may become part of our collective historical archives. All these may … Continue reading →

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