Train Otaku can't sleep over new Circle Line opens - 08Oct2011
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- čas přidán 7. 10. 2011
- SINGAPORE: Singapore's Circle Line rail network got off to a start on the first day of full operations, with the remaining 12 train stations from HarbourFront to Caldecott opening on Saturday morning.
It's also the first day of higher fares for bus and train rides, with adults who use the EZ-link card paying about two cents more per ride.
But that didn't stop self-professed trainspotter Jay Tan from hopping on.
The 23-year-old waiter took one of the first trains out, just after 5.30am.
He said: "Well I'm on one of the first trains out and it's been a smooth journey so far. Very few people on board. I suspect because most would prefer sleeping in on a Saturday morning. But not reporters like me, my hardworking camera crew and of course, a few train enthusiasts.
"I'm too excited, I (couldn't) sleep last night ... I wanted to board the first train. I also like to board the bus, take a bus photo at the bus stop outside the bus interchange doing bus spotting or trainspotting, sometimes. Like either the new train or new bus, I really like it very much."
Another commuter Samuel Gan said: "The air-con was like malfunctioning because like one moment was like you are in the desert, then suddenly in the other moment like you are in the Arctic."
Several commuters said they'll switch to the Circle Line.
A girl said:" "The bus service is very crowded, quite jam after work. So I need to use this."
A man said: "It's a very good connector to people and places. I really am glad that it is done after so many years."
Another commuter shared the same sentiment: "It's very convenient for me. Otherwise, I need to take the bus."
With plenty of other passengers expected, preparations were in place to welcome them.
Jack Chan, manager, Station Operations, SMRT Rail Operations Division, said: "We have over 200 over staff who have gone through six months of intensive training. (Additionally) they have actually also gone through three months of trial running to lead-up until today.
"(Also) we have employed about 50 over staff for the first week for this opening, most of which we have concentrated at the interchanges because we expect more people at these stations."
With the Circle Line fully open, travel time can be shortened by up to 17 minutes.
I thought this was the noose.
I seriously couldn't believe this was an actual news report LOL !
you are in the desert, then suddenly the next moment, you are in the Arctic. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me when the CB ends
one moment in the desert den another moment you are in the artic. HAHAHA
If this is an MCQ question he would look like:
A) an otaku
B) a bus/train pervert
C) a bus/train enthusiast
D) some guy paid by SBS
I ended up here from a reddit comment. This is so wholesome. I love how passionate and excited they get. It's been so long since I've felt so excited about something that I haven't been able to sleep. Keep doing you, train otaku!
12 years later and I still come here for train otaku in 2024 😂😂
"one moment you are like in the desert and one moment you are like in the Arctic"
Cool Story, Bro.
I didn’t sleep for 2 weeks, was waiting for the rare bus
Samuel: "Then suddenly the next moment, you are like in the artic."
why this dude interview funny people
The aircon is like errr Malfunctioning.. one moment you are in the Desert one moment you are in the Artic! LOL! So cute!
"early morning commuting action"...sounds hot. where can i get some?
dude your passion for trains and buses is admirable.
9 years later, Jay is the first customer at 'floating' Apple store at Marina Bay Sands.
Nobody:
1:13
This guy is an overnight legend. I wanna go Jayspotting and see this guy for real. hahahhaahahahha :D
@crazylazybum haha actually i'm happy to see this, it is finally a fair representation of our community.. no matter what our first language is, every community has people who do not speak english well, people who are so excited about new mrt opening, people who talk about artic and desert in normal day conversations haha this is singapore! this is people!