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16 December 2015
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Riding the MRT to a galaxy far, far away http://str.sg/ZzCG #StarWarsForceAwakens
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They may not travel at light speed, but commuters can now ride to an MRT station far, far away as Star Wars fever comes to Singapore’s trains.
From now until Dec 31, carriages on two SMRT trains on the North-South and East-West lines will feature movie character designs from the new movie, The Force Awakens. SMRT buses plying central routes will also feature the likes of Darth Vader and C-3PO on their exterior.
A retail store opened by SMRT Commercial in Raffles Place MRT Station yesterday called Pop In will sell take-away snacks as well as licensed merchandise from upcoming movies and games.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/riding-the-mrt-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away
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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU: Commuters can now go onboard The Star Wars-themed SMRT trains!
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Wow..Bestnya.. #StarWars
themes! 
#StarWars: The Force Is Coming For SMRT Trains In Singapore!
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Ten random thoughts on those Star Wars SMRT trains http://sg.movies.yahoo.com/post/134454558842/ten-random-thoughts-on-those-star-wars-smrt-trains …
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Anne Lochoff Singapore: #TheForceAwakens
: SMRT to unveil #StarWars-themed trains | Channel News Asia http://bit.ly/1TAwbAC #SG
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Ten random thoughts on those Star Wars SMRT trains http://yhoo.it/1RpmgP2
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SMRT announces Star Wars-themed trains http://yhoo.it/1Q1YcT1
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3 October 2015
When my wife and I took the MRT in Singapore last Saturday, 26 September, there was no double-Q system but it wasn’t rush hour, so it was orderly and not crowded.
Being 65, I took a seat under a picture of an old man with a walking stick. I don’t use a walking stick (yet). Son joked, “Hope you don’t get on video.” I thought about it and said to myself that I would smile for them. 🙂
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On your marks, get set, queue
New double-queue system being piloted at three MRT stations to improve commuter flow http://str.sg/Z65b
The new queue markings on the Circle Line platform at Bishan MRT station. As part of SMRT’s three-month trial, red arrows and lanes are used to line commuters up in two rows at each side of the train door, while staying clear of alighting passengers.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG…
New double-queue system being piloted at three MRT stations to improve commuter flow
If you take the train at Bishan, Buona Vista or Jurong East MRT stations, you might have noticed new queue markings to help commuters board the trains.
This is part of a new queue system that is being piloted at the three busy stations, to improve the flow of commuters boarding and alighting from trains during rush hour.
The three-month trial by operator SMRT started last month, The Straits Times has learnt. Red arrows and lanes are used to line commuters up in two rows at each side of the train door, while staying clear of alighting passengers.
Existing markings at most station platforms are not so detailed, employing a funnel shape to get people to keep away from the train doors.
The three stations, which are all interchanges, were chosen because of their high passenger volume during the peak hours.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/on-your-marks-get-set-queue
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WHAT THEY SAW AT THE MRT
No excuses: Let this woman show you how you can burn calories — on the MRT http://goo.gl/tQPVw4
For those who cannot find time to get rid of their excess flab, fret not! This woman will show you how you can make full use of your ride on the MRT.
Click on this link for the video:
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THE DAILY NEWS HAS BEEN ABOUT THE BREAKDOWNS
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.@SMRT_Singapore could face S$50m fine for latest breakdown: Maybank Kim Eng http://tdy.sg/1NYrnSX
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SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek spotted taking the train on Friday morning http://bit.ly/1Hjx8Ir
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LATEST: SMRT new solution to frequent train breakdown
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MRT BREAKDOWN: Retired @SMRT_Singapore staff also helping out in investigations http://tdy.sg/1HjTaux
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SMRT implements prioritising measures after Tuesday evening’s massive MRT breakdown http://str.sg/E8i
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Uber expensive: $230 fare shocks commuter who turned to app after MRT breakdown http://goo.gl/HvcNLV
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.@LTAsg to hire independent consultant to assess #MRT power systems. Full story: http://tdy.sg/1HhCT9z
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K-pop star Xander was affected by the MRT breakdown on Tuesday. But he enjoyed the experience. http://ow.ly/PnmkU
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Cause of #trainbreakdown still not identified, independent consultant to conduct assessment http://str.sg/LRg
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MRT chaos: Man walks from Orchard to Bishan to get home http://ebx.sh/1S9TSxp
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SMRT is still not completely sure what caused the two main tracks to break down on Tues night. http://ow.ly/PkpIi
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Services on North-South, East-West Lines may be ‘limited’ on Wed morning http://ebx.sh/1KN94S3
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THE THINGS YOU MAY SEE
ON THE M R Tee!
Girl shows off ‘pole dancing’ moves on MRT — with guy as pole
Girl shows off ‘pole dancing’ moves on MRT — with guy as pole http://bit.ly/1riOgJD
The young duo seemed to not have a care in the world when the girl started dancing — using the guy as a ‘pole’.
Grabbing onto the handrails, she raised her legs to the air and flipped upside down with her partner as a support.
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CLEVER WOMAN!
No seat on board MRT train? No problem! http://bit.ly/1xLfPO9
Stomper Paul came across this unusual sight onboard an MRT train last week at around 2.20pm (15 Dec).
The Stomper was on the North-South Line taking the train from Newton to Raffles Place when he saw an old woman sitting on a plastic chair beside the glass partition next to the Priority Seat.
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IN SINGAPORE OR MALAYSIA, ON BUSES, TRAINS, THE MRT OR THE LRT: STOP ‘MAN-SPREADING’!!!
The New York Metro has launched a campaign to stop ‘man-spreading’. Yes, you read that right. http://ind.pn/1v8leHX 
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THANK YOU, MALAYSIAN POLICE!
They were arrested in Kuala Lumpur.
SMRT TRAIN VANDALISM: Two 21-year-olds charged for trespassing and vandalism at Bishan depot http://cna.asia/11EHT7l
SINGAPORE: Two Germans were charged in court on Saturday morning (Nov 22) for their involvement in a case of vandalism of an SMRT train at Bishan Depot on Nov 8, 2014.
Andreas Von Knorre and Elton Hinz, both aged 21, face two charges each, for entering the depot without authorisation, and committing the act of vandalism “to wit”. The two men were also charged with using spray paint to paint graffiti on the left exterior cabin of an SMRT train at the depot.
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The two Germans who were arrested for allegedly vandalising an MRT train at Bishan depot may face caning if… http://fb.me/1rYo93OFQ
Germans may face caning in Singapore if convicted of train graffiti
SINGAPORE – Two Germans have been arrested in Malaysia and extradited to Singapore where they are suspected of spray-painting graffiti on a train, an offence that can carry the penalty of a jail term and caning.
Police said on Friday that the two men, both aged 21, were arrested late on Thursday. They were about to leave Kuala Lumpur for Australia.
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UPDATE: Men arrested for allegedly vandalising #SMRT train will be charged in court tomorrow http://cna.asia/1vuVf3t
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested two 21-year-old men, who are believed to be involved in the recent case where an SMRT train at Bishan Depot was reported to be vandalised. The men are believed to be German nationals.
Both men were detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at about 6pm on Thursday (Nov 20) as they were preparing to board a plane to Australia, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Friday.
Mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and three spray nozzles were found on the men when they were arrested, police said.
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The suspects entered Singapore on Nov 4 and left on Nov 8, according to police. Before being arrested in Kuala Lumpur, both men had travelled to countries in the region, including Bangkok. The Royal Malaysia Police and Royal Thai Police assisted in the arrest.
Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC) Tan Chye Hee said: “SPF would like to extend our appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police and Royal Thai Police for their invaluable assistance and strong support leading to the swift arrest of the two suspects.”
“The suspects had displayed a blatant disregard of the law in Singapore. Police do not tolerate such brazen criminal acts and we will spare no effort to hunt down those who commit these crimes, be they locals or foreigners, and bring them to justice,” SAC Tan said.
The suspects will be charged on Saturday for vandalism and for trespassing into a protected place.
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4 men race against MRT train in relay from Little India to Farrer Park station http://shar.es/1Xfwp8
SINGAPORE – 4 men filmed themselves outrunning an MRT train in a relay from Little India to Farrer Park station along the North East Line on Oct 14.
A video of the challenge was uploaded onto YouTube on Nov 13.
According to the clip, the men had to be faster than 2mins 3secs to catch the train at its next stop, Farrer Park station, from Little India station.
Each of their runs was filmed with a GoPro camera strapped on to their heads. Another recording showing the train journey was taking place simultaneously.
The fourth runner managed to board the train at Farrer Park station in time.
Watch the video:
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LOOK AT WHAT THEY’VE DONE TO THE TRAIN!
Latest SMRT train vandalism ‘most likely inside job’ http://goo.gl/7UbyBI
SMRT has yet to arrive at a firm conclusion on its latest vandalism case, but an early assessment suggests that disgruntled workers or vendors could be behind it.
It also appears that the vandals had more time to do their mischief at Bishan Depot than in May, when another train was targeted.
A photo of the vandalised train obtained by The Straits Times showed graffiti that was more elaborate this time around, although the graffiti in May’s case also stretched across two sets of train doors.
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The latest two incidents took place despite SMRT having raised security by installing motion sensors along its perimeter fencing, more cameras and more lights, and deploying guards from third-party vendors.
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[photo credit: The Straits Times, picture of vandalised train in May this year]
http://therealsingapore.com/content/smrt-vandalism-could-be-done-unhappy-smrt-employee
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IF SOMEONE MOLESTS YOU ON THE MRT, WHY DON’T YOU SCREAM?
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BANGLADESHI WORKER JAILED 14 MONTHS FOR MOLESTING MULTIPLE WOMEN ON MRT TRAINS
Bangladeshi construction worker AKM Shafiul Hasan (Shuvo) was sentenced to 14 months in jail for a string of molest cases where he molested young women on the MRT train.
The court heard that every time Shafiul, 26, had a day off, he would spend his time wondering up and down MRT trains looking for young women to molest.
Between April and September this year, Shafiul admitted to molesting three women after being arrested for these three cases, he was released on bail and during that time, he molested a fourth victim.
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YOU NEVER KNOW WHO IS FILMING YOU!
22 September 2014
ON THE MRT, HEADING TOWARDS TANJONG PAGAR MRT STATION…
She teases him but he’s one cool guy!
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這個約3分鐘長的新加坡視頻在網上瘋傳。
這名長髮女郎不斷與坐在她右邊的男乘客攀談，頻說“我愛你”，還撥弄男乘客的頭髮。男乘客顯得抗拒，女郎左邊的婦人也多次勸女郎住手，但女郎變本加厲，把腿跨到男乘客腿上，更一度想親吻男子。直至視頻結束，女郎仍繼續投懷送抱。Click on photo for video:
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THE SIGHTS FROM THE MRT AS YOU LOOK OUT THE WINDOWS…
Sin Chew Daily reported that a man was seen easing himself in an open field near the Jurong West MRT station in Singapore at about 5pm on Friday.
The man pulled down his pants and answered the call of nature in the field several times, oblivious to passers-by.
A 13-year-old student known only as Sivasa said he and his friends saw the man.
“He bared his buttocks, squatted and stood up several times. He did not seem to be bothered by the surroundings,” said Sivasa, adding that they also saw some used tissue paper.
Pictures of the man easing himself were uploaded onto a website.
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HOW TO DRESS IN THE MRT
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TODAY 10 more MRT stations get crowd level indicator ‘traffic lights’ http://tdy.sg/1pOSwh8 pic.twitter.com/oskMLagtfC
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New Science Centre to be built next to Chinese Garden MRT station http://tdy.sg/1t7vQtq #ndrsg pic.twitter.com/E0dX4pQfrI
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Location of new Science Centre #Singapore in 2020. Near Chinese Garden MRT. Pic: ST Graphics. http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/6-reasons-jurong-will-be-truly-exciting-place-20140818 … pic.twitter.com/zRAUjqtixA
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THINGS TO DO IN THE MRT WHEN IT ISN’T CROWDED…
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Lorong Boys, Amazing Musicians in Singapore MRT!!
by Tiong Howard
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I saw Lorong Boys and took this video in MRT!!!Life is always full of surprise!!Thank you for making Singapore beautiful. 🙂
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Bonekeyy A sexy girl in singapore MRT. Dont do this in Malaysia. Nanti abang bangla ramai-ramai rage. pic.twitter.com/cxzK0nI1og
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Met up with Claire Taylor and some of the cast of ‘The Sound of Music’ today. They sang on the MRT Circle Line train commuting their way to the theatre at MBS.
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Watch The Sound of Music cast perk up our MRT ride http://buff.ly/1osNV3T
WATCH The Sound of Music cast regale MRT commuters
If only our MRT commute can be like this all the time.
The wonderful cast of The Sound of Music, which ends its run at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) tomorrow, treated commuters to a preview of the musical.
They sang on the Circle Line while they were on their way to the theatre at MBS.
We only wish that the commuters didn’t look so bored!
After all, you are getting a taste of a musical that is going for $195 per VIP ticket!
Imagine the massive deal you’re scoring, all for the price of a train ride instead.
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The Straits Times Bishan MRT has reportedly been affected by delays on the Circle line. Have you been affected? More details to come. pic.twitter.com/qd11wIdvg2
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All sorts of people travel on the MRT, and some bring along their pets! Some also touch other people in inappropriate places without permission!
DO YOU RIDE THE MRT? LOOK OUT FOR THIS MAN!
WANTED BY THE POLICE
Police are looking for this man for investigation into a case of outrage of modesty that happened on the Bugis-City Hall route, on Monday 21 July 2-14.
Description: bald, tanned, plump.
Last seen in a sleeved shirt and long pants.
Age: 30s or 40s.
Height: 1.65-1.75cm.
Call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000.
The Real Singapore
http://therealsingapore.com/content/police-looking-man-assist-investigation-outrage-modesty-case-mrt
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Trial lets commuters charge mobile devices at four MRT stations
Phone low on battery while heading home? Charge it for free at 4 MRT stations: http://tdy.sg/1mxOvI1
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SINGAPORE — Train commuters will be able to charge their mobile devices for free at four stations — City Hall, Orchard, Tanjong Pagar and Kent Ridge — under a trial launched by SMRT over the next few weeks.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/trial-lets-commuters-charge-mobile-devices-four-mrt-stations
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MORE TROUBLE IN EFFICIENT SINGAPORE?
NEVER MIND THE DELAYS AND BREAK DOWNS! There are buskers to soothe you…STOP thinking about being late for work!
A train with a brake fault at Buona Vista MRT station caused about 20 minutes of additional travel time. Normal operations resumed at 6.40pm. http://cna.asia/1zBy8nH
Were you affected?
Photo: Steve Goh
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TODAY
Delays on East-West MRT line due to train brake fault
SINGAPORE — A train with a brake fault at Buona Vista MRT station caused trains heading towards Joo Koon to travel at slower speeds this evening (July 14).
Passengers on the affected train were asked to disembark and board the next train, said Mr Patrick Nathan, Vice-President of SMRT’s Corporate Information and Communications.
Mr Felix Wong, who was a passenger on the affected train, said passengers were asked to alight at about 6.15pm, after staying on the stationary train for about five minutes.
“Passengers were left to stand on the platform without any notice or assistance on alternate modes of transport,” he said, adding that announcements about the delay first stated it would last about 20 minutes, before revising this to 60 minutes. “There seems to be a lack of contingency planning, and the staff (are) unprepared to assist passengers when issues arise.”
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/delays-east-west-mrt-line-due-train-brake-fault
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DISTRACTIONS TO KEEP YOU OCCUPIED/ENTERTAINED DURING DELAYS?
TODAY
Buskers, themed cabins for a better MRT experience
A football-themed cabin on the North-South Line with turf grass and stickers directing commuters to the middle of the cabin. Photo: LTA”>
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/buskers-themed-cabins-better-mrt-experience
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