LTA (Land Transport Authority) is studying better design features to encourage
commuters to move inside the MRT cabins, according to a report in the TODAY
broadsheet, 17 Feb 2011.
I commute on the trains almost daily so I wish to put in my
2 cents.
I must have put in almost a few dollars already on this
topic but I still see no improvements on the trains on the issue of
overcrowding at the doors.
I must admit though there is a marked alleviation of the
general overcrowding problem on the return journey in the evenings at Jurong
East Station. This is due to the separation of the incoming passengers from
Boon Lay side to platform A, while the incoming passengers from the city are
directed to platform D.
Thank SMRT for little mercies.
Thank SMRT for little mercies.
I am not sure of the situation at other stations.
However, the problem of the squeeze near the doors during
peak hours still persists.
My suggestion is controversial but I feel it merits some
consideration.
Make the exits and entrance ONE WAY ONLY.
There are 4 doors to each cabin. Alternately, make each door
an ENTRANCE or EXIT only, not both ways, as is the current practice.
This will surely make the commuters move further in on entry
knowing that they must reach the exit farther in sooner or later.
Currently, there is no compulsion to move in as staying near
the door makes it easier to exit on arrival.
My other suggestion is to remove the vertical grab poles in
the center of the cars. They actually obstruct the passageway and is not
conducive to proper spread of passengers standing in the cabin.
DO place more overhead handhold, even near the doors, for
SAFETY reasons.
There will be passengers who are unable to move in during
peak hours but SMRT still have to bear in mind their safety during the ride.
The reason of NOT placing more handholds at the doors to
encourage movement inside does not hold up to reason, as passengers are not
motivated to move in anyway. Their safety is compromised without any means of
support if they are caught unwittingly on their part being squashed at the door
areas.
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