SMRT adds 700 extra train trips a week, costing it S$5m annually
SMRT added train trips where possible so that the average trainload is not more than 1,200 passengers.
"The added services will also mean that the trains will arrive within five minutes or less if the passenger loads are within 1,000 and 1,200 passengers."
The additional train trips have been rolled out at the most congested stations during lunchtime - between the Ang Mo Kio and Marina Bay stations on the North-South line, and the Outram Park and Aljunied stations on the East-West line.
The additional train trips are expected to cost SMRT an additional S$5 million yearly
From the reports, the added services will benefit those working and who are travelling on the MRT. This may not benefit ordinary people who travels during off-peak hours, example, housewives, jobless, just retired and others. Should there be an increase in fares, hopefully it won't punched a hole on people's pocket who don't travel peak hours.
