25-467: Rumbia may refer to: Rumbia LRT station in Singapore See also [ edit ] List of tropical storms named Rumbia Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Rumbia . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
50-518: A computer-based interlocking (CBI) system that prevents incorrect signal and track points settings. Land Transport Authority The Land Transport Authority ( LTA ) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of Singapore . The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was established on 1 September 1995 and was formed by the merger of various public sector entities:
75-462: A power rail on either side. They operate in both single-car and double-car arrangements. The line is equipped with Kyosan APM fixed block signalling system for Automatic train control (ATC) under Automatic train operation (ATO) GoA 4 (UTO). The subsystems consist of Automatic train protection (ATP) to govern train speed, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) to track and schedule trains, and
100-776: A service track between the Punggol and Sengkang LRT systems for the Punggol LRT trains to head to and from the depot. The procurement of a further 34 vehicles (17 two-car trains) to boost the capacity of the Sengkang-Punggol LRT was announced by the Land Transport Authority in February 2021. These trains, also known as automated people movers, are rubber-tyred for minimised operating noise within built-up areas and are guided by two side rails and
125-453: A variety of road engineering measures, such as adding pedestrian crossing lines with enhanced dash markings, traffic calming markings and "pedestrian crossing ahead" road markings in more locations in 2009. "Your Speed Signs", electronic signs displaying the speed of a passing vehicle, were also introduced so that motorists could be more aware of their speeds and would be more likely to keep to the speed limit. Road studs which flash in tandem with
150-583: The residential districts and suburbs of Sengkang to Sengkang Town Centre , where it connects with the North East MRT line , Sengkang Bus Interchange , Compass One and Compassvale Bus Interchange . It is the second line of the LRT system in Singapore and like all other LRT lines, it is fully elevated and uses automated trains. It is the first LRT line to be operated by SBS Transit . Planning for
175-668: The Electronic Display, they will not show the service letters. The Sengkang LRT operates on the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover rolling stock shared with the Punggol LRT. An initial 41 trainsets entered service in 2003 under C810 , with an additional 16 trainsets were delivered in 2016 under C810A , bearing only minor exterior differences from its predecessor. They are maintained and stabled at Sengkang Depot , with
200-497: The Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) scheme, which eventually become ubiquitous in the city state. The 1996 Rail Financing Framework was a scheme that set out the financing framework of the rail transport system. In the white paper, it was phrased that the financing framework of the rail transport system would eventually be run on the basis of partnership, which the government and its regulatory authority would provide
225-548: The Parking Guidance System (PGS) in the city and HarbourFront area to guide drivers to the nearest parking facility with available parking spaces, reducing the need for vehicles to cruise around to find empty parking spaces. As part of investment in road projects, LTA will also be expanding the EMAS signages and upgrading the oldest EMAS signages in the expressways. To improve road safety, LTA implemented
250-635: The Registry of Vehicles, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation, Roads & Transportation Division of the Public Works Department and Land Transportation Division of the former Ministry of Communications. On 2 January 1996, the Land Transport Authority published the 1996 Land Transport White Paper, titled "A World Class Land Transport System". It outlined the government plans. Changes to existing schemes were proposed along with schemes were introduced across various transport sectors. This included
275-674: The Sengkang LRT line was underway when the Bukit Panjang LRT was opened by then- Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on 6 November 1999. Construction began in January 2000 for both the East Loop and West Loop. Meanwhile, the Sengkang LRT line was awarded to Singapore Bus Service (present-day SBS Transit ) on 20 May 1999. On 18 January 2003, the East Loop was opened, the first section of the line to do so. The West Loop, with
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#1732773158534300-493: The Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) on most Sundays from 14 January 2018 to 25 February that year, to facilitate renewal and improvement works (except 18 February as it is a Chinese New Year holiday). Only one platform will open for service at 5.30am on Sundays. The other platform will open from 7am. On 22nd of that month, SBS Transit said the arrangement is expected to continue until end April that year. From 27 May to 7 October that year, limited services on Sundays will continue on
325-622: The Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT). One platform will open at 5.30am and the other platform will open at 5.30pm. On 5 February 2021, the Land Transport Authority announced that it has purchased 17 two-car trains for the Sengkang and Punggol LRT systems. The new trains will be delivered progressively from 2024 to 2027. In addition to new trains, the Sengkang Depot will also be expanded to 11.1 ha (27.4 acres) from
350-497: The West Loop during the weekday peak hours, due to the increasing number of commuters living in new HDB flats located near Thanggam, Kupang and Farmway stations. Before this, two-car trains were only deployed towards the direction of Cheng Lim during morning peak hours, and towards the direction of Renjong during evening peak hours. On 15 December 2017, the Land Transport Authority said there will be limited services on parts of
375-414: The assets and infrastructure (which remain fully owned by the regulatory authority), with commuters paying for the operating costs and operators extracting efficiency dividends within standards and fares set by the regulatory authority. The framework allowed for an open up of the rail transport market with the operation aspects of the industry no longer tied to the authorities, allowing for more autonomy of
400-861: The commuter at the centre and taking a holistic approach in planning the bus network, taking into consideration development in the Rapid Transit System (RTS) network and other transport infrastructure. It is meant for their feedbacks, and any changes will be under the monthly updates, this has been brought through Bus Services Enhancement Programme. Under BSEP, about 80 new services are being introduced and 1,000 buses are being added over five years. Quality of Service (QoS) standards have also been tightened to reduce waiting time and reduce crowding. Now, those with increased loads run every 10 minutes or less during weekday peak hours in 2015. Feeder bus services have become more frequent too, with 95% of bus services now running at intervals of 10 minutes or less during
425-399: The exception of Farmway, Cheng Lim and Kupang stations, commenced operations on 29 January 2005. These three stations then opened on 15 November 2007, 1 January 2013 and 27 June 2015, respectively. On 31 October 2012, the Land Transport Authority announced that starting from the first quarter of 2016, both the Sengkang and Punggol LRT systems would be upgraded to two-car trains, doubling
450-506: The existing 3.5 ha (8.6 acres) to ensure there is capacity and maintenance space for the new trains. The expansion of the depot will also see two new reception tracks being built to shorten the train launching time. To ensure there is enough electricity to support the larger fleet of trains, 3 new power stations will be built, increasing the total number of power stations supporting the system to 8 once completed. List There are four services in total, with two on each loop. However, on
475-504: The incumbent operator and new operators to enter the market. This also laid the foundation for the restructure and flotation of SMRT Corporation , previously a state-owned incumbent operator under the name Mass Rapid Transit Corporation, in 2000. The framework was revised in 2008 as the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF), which saw the regulatory authority re-assuming the full ownership of all rail assets, where
500-565: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rumbia&oldid=967896634 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Rumbia LRT station The Sengkang LRT is a 10.7-kilometre (6.6 mi) automated guideway transit line in Singapore . The line, which initially opened on 18 January 2003, connects
525-641: The length of Singapore's rail network from 138 km to about 180 km with the opening of the Boon Lay Extension in 2009, the Circle Line from 2009 to 2011 and the Circle Line Extension in 2012. Downtown Line , Thomson–East Coast Line are underway towards completion, with Cross Island Line and Jurong Region Line under construction. Half-height platform screen doors were installed in all 36 elevated stations in 2012 for
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#1732773158534550-413: The ownership and maintenance of which were previously held responsible under the individual operators. To meet with the increasing number of commuters in Singapore, Land Transport Authority exercises on new changes over time. LTA is responsible for the development of the rapid transit system and the expansion of the rail network. It aims to double the rail network by 2030. Since 2008, LTA has increased
575-463: The passenger capacity. An additional 16 cars were to be ordered, bringing the total fleet size to 57. The induction of longer trains also required modifications to the signalling and communication system. On 22 December 2015, the line began operating two-car trains, five years after plans to raise the capacity of the increasingly packed light-rail system were announced. Around the end of 2016, two-car trains started being deployed on both directions of
600-414: The safety of passengers and to reduce delays in train service from track intrusions. HVLS fans are also installed at all elevated stations starting from 1 June 2012 and ending on 6 January 2013. LTA took on the role of central bus network planner from 2009, working with communities and the bus operators, SBS Transit and SMRT Buses , to identify areas for bus improvements and to shift the focus to placing
625-481: The weekday peak periods, tightened from 85%. Announced in 2014, the Bus Contracting Model (BCM) which took effect on 1 September 2016, saw LTA assuming the full ownership of all bus assets in Singapore. Investment in road projects ensures that the economy will be ably supported with a strong and ever-improving transport infrastructure and coordinated system. One such project is the introduction of
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