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Singaporean expansion of MRT leads to disruption

Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT) is not very big in comparison to Shanghai, Beijing or Tokyo, but proportionate to the size of Singapore and the city-state’s population, it is an extremely successful and extensive public transport system and one that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) plans to grow even further.

Singapore has a population of around 5 million, which is important when placing the MRT in context, it has a daily ridership of 2 million, giving it a commuter penetration of at least 40%, which does not take into account the fact that not all 5 million Singaporeans commute on a daily basis or use public transport. Read more

Shopping, eating, the Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari, Sentosa Island, cultural events and festivals are considered to be the country's main attractions. Those who like to shop, who want to take a comfort break from traveling through less-developed Southeast Asian countries or who enjoy various cultural festivals will want to visit Singapore.

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