Singapore eyed for transport excellence centre
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A regional centre for land transport excellence is planned to be established in Singapore.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) inked on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to establish and develop the UITP Centre for Transport Excellence for the Asia Pacific region.
UITP chose Singapore to anchor its training, research and knowledge activities for the region because Singapore "has demonstrated excellent public transport development with continued innovation...", LTA stated in a press release.
To be housed in the LTA Academy on Hampshire Road, the centre is envisioned to be a one-stop land transport knowledge and research hub with a focus on public transport and sustainable mobility. It will also provide training and support to land transport administrations and practitioners in the region, said the agency.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) inked on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to establish and develop the UITP Centre for Transport Excellence for the Asia Pacific region.
UITP chose Singapore to anchor its training, research and knowledge activities for the region because Singapore "has demonstrated excellent public transport development with continued innovation...", LTA stated in a press release.
To be housed in the LTA Academy on Hampshire Road, the centre is envisioned to be a one-stop land transport knowledge and research hub with a focus on public transport and sustainable mobility. It will also provide training and support to land transport administrations and practitioners in the region, said the agency.
Hans Rat, secretary-general of UITP, a network of transport authorities, said, "Ever evolving societies, changing commuters' behaviors and escalating expectations make managing transportation in a city a 'work in progress' always."
LTA chief executive Chew Hock Yong said that through collaboration with UITP, the statutory board "can acquire cutting edge knowledge, which helps to meet our vision to deliver a land transportsystem that meets the diverse needs of an inclusive society and one that provides for a liveable and vibrant global city."
The signing of the MOU comes after Singapore's mass rapid transit network suffered three major train disruptions last week, including one breakdown that affected an estimated 127,000 people.
LTA chief executive Chew Hock Yong said that through collaboration with UITP, the statutory board "can acquire cutting edge knowledge, which helps to meet our vision to deliver a land transportsystem that meets the diverse needs of an inclusive society and one that provides for a liveable and vibrant global city."
The signing of the MOU comes after Singapore's mass rapid transit network suffered three major train disruptions last week, including one breakdown that affected an estimated 127,000 people.
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Mat Roti Johnhuh ? " Singapore eyed for transport excellence centre " ... "Priest lah" ... SMRT problem you can't solve and now you eyeing for excellence .... Don't make Singapore name Malu lah
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Dracon The LearnerAre they here to learn "Please dun make the mistake that Singapore has made?" or "How to vampire your citizens to death with taxi, bus and trains?" or "How to create committee where citizens are like sheep to the butcher?" If the answers are any of the above...indeed Singapore is an ideal haven ... More
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Jimmy@ Gary and Steady Lah, I thank u that u hv selfishly spoke up for the general public interest which is to a certain extent, in the opinion of many ppl, neglected by the PAP govt and ministers cos of conflicts of their interests. One obvious eg is the privatisation of the public transport which... More
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To answer to the person who think we make a mountain of a mole hill...
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Transport excellence center? Oh please ... our public service shamelessness is becoming a hallmark that make third world countries looking like developed ones ....
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This is the funniest story I have read in months. There is nothing about the MRT's recent dismal performance to warrant a Transport Excellence claim for Singapore.
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Heard yesterday: "Kim Jung-il reportedly died of mental and physical exhaustion . on a train. Apparently was on a secret visit to... More 
what a TIMELY piece of news! The constant breakdowns, no SOP, no backup plans, no maintenance, no concern for public's lives----smrt is world class??? The truth is plain as Jane.
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Born Free, Taxed To DeathHa ha ha. He he he. Ms Saw Phaik Hwa is going to put us on the regional map ! On the regional map to be the laughing stock and talk of the town !
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