Tag Archives: train

Sydney Trip: Trains to the Blue Mountains

Posted on April 17, 2016 by bookjunkie

It was rather tiring lugging bags after a red eye flight from Singapore to Sydney and then hopping on to two trains to get to the Blue Mountains. From the Airport to the Central Station and then from the Central … Continue reading →

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A Random Thomas & Ishiguro Post

Posted on May 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

A Book I like. Ishiguro’s Remain’s of the Day was beautiful as well.  Relished every word. And a book series the kids in my family seem to love.

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What is Happening to our MRT System?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

I just want to hear no more bad news about MRT system. I can imagine how rattled the passengers and train drivers must have been when they heard the bang.  It was reported to be due to an electrical surge. … Continue reading →

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Video Clips: Inside the SMRT Train Delay & the CEO’s Response

Posted on December 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Words just seem hollow. I’ll just let the clips of the CEO speak for themselves. [youtube]z0S4L0guve8[/youtube] [youtube]c3ERS9VvWV0[/youtube] First time I am watching these clips, since I stopped watching the news. [youtube]bqdl5b4nGZA[/youtube] Actual footage of people caught in the stuffy train. … Continue reading →

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More Reasons to Love Keanu Reeves

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Firstly he is down to earth and takes the subway. Secondly she doesn’t even seem that needy, but he gives up his seat to a girl with a huge bag. How nice. [youtube]EMB1EOnUwX8[/youtube]

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Improvements in Singapore’s Public Transport Promised

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s great news that there will be a new station near Marina Bay Sands called Bayfront and it’ll open in January 2012. [youtube]KAm3J2ri-Pc[/youtube] I like the idea of knowing when the bus is coming and how crowded it is. More … Continue reading →

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Another SMRT Train Vandalised

Posted on August 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

This kind of thing is scary for passengers like me. Graffiti is fine, but thank goodness it was not anything worse. The last time the breach was at Changi Depot and this time it was at Bishan. What’s up with … Continue reading →

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Singapore Malls Linked to MRT Stations (Taking the Train Around the City)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Since I take the MRT a lot (beats taking a cab) and I am too lazy to walk, I love malls that are linked to MRT stations. The Red Line Northpoint Shopping Centre: Yishun MRT Ang Mo Kio Hub: Ang … Continue reading →

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#69. The Little Red Button that Flashes on the MRT

Posted on December 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s tiny little thing, but it’s useful indicator to make sure you won’t get off at the wrong stop on the MRT. Or at least it gives you some idea of how far away you are from your destination if … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Star’s Green Lifestyle Includes Not Having Kids

Posted on November 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The character Vincent Kartheiser plays on Mad Men, Peter Campbell is probably someone your would not particularly like at your own office in real life. Off screen, he just seems like a really down to earth interesting guy. {Image: Official … Continue reading →

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Train is Coming Song on the MRT

Posted on September 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the first time I am hearing this jingle announcing the MRT train’s arrival. Many people have commented that it is annoying. Since I have heard it just once, on YouTube, it’s not too bad. But if I have … Continue reading →

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Old Railway Station: Love You Just The Way You Are

Posted on June 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am really sad that a tiny part of Malaysia in Singapore will be gone by July 2011. It was a disputed piece of land that has been historically managed by the Malaysia Railway called KTM, but recently Malaysian leaders … Continue reading →

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Singapore MRT: No Feeding Baby on the Train

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s a hard life for a wee baby in Singapore. If you get hungry and get fed milk on the train, expect to be stopped at mid feed by an MRT official. The whole story seems embarrassing to me and … Continue reading →

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