Singapore MRT, Singapore

Being that Singapore is near the equator, it gets very warm and humid. Travelling around in an air-conditioned taxi may not always be the cheapest way to go and MRT trains will take you to most major Housing estates and some tourist attractions in Singapore.

It is relatively cheap and quite comfortable although travelling during peak-hours may mean over-crowded trains (not for the claustrophobic).

Avoid the peak-hours and you will find taking the MRT quite a pleasant experience.

Well, nothing special, just a very well organised, inexpensive, friendly and frequent subway system. Its only problem is that it just cannot reach anywhere... so I recommend the taxies, but if you can, use this as well.

Uhh, yeah, PS: for you speaking a little Czech or Croatian, the company managing the subway and many taxies is ... SMRT.... Now, do you still dare to get in? :)

When in Singapore, I would highly recommend using the MRT (Mass Rapid Tranist) System. It's extremly fast, you never have to wait more than 8 mins for a train, and it services nearly the whole island. The MRT is very inexpensive. So it is a good alternative to cathing a taxi.

This is one of the best ways of getting around Singapore. You pick your route, take your electronic card and away you go. Trains are fast and very reliable and go every frew minutes so you never have to wait long for the next one.

They go to and from Changi Airport as well which is helpful for the traveller wanting to do this cheaply.

You will not lost in Singapore if you are able you locate the nearest MRT station.
You could easily travel around Singapore via MRT. From North to South, from East to West and now there are light rails commuting between Choa Chu Kang and Ten Mile Junction.

This modern clean mauseleum-looking transport system is a marvel. The platforms have walls which open up for passengers when the trains arrive. Is it to stop potential suiciders from jumping off the platform?

The system is vast which takes you to the well-visited sites as well as the off-the -beaten suburbs in the north of the island.

Singapore has a great transportation system. There are three subway lines-that go to most areas and a very intricate bus system. They are building a fourth line (the circle line) -should be ready in a few years.

To buy single tickets, use the machines by the entrance. All tickets have a $1 deposit charge included in the ticket. Once you completed your ride-put the green card in the machine and get the buck back. At some stations, like Orchard you can donate the $1 -by placing the green card in a box.

If you are going to be here for a few days-you can get an ez link card. There is a $15 deposit charge. You can use this on buses and the subway-quite convenient. Can get this from the ticket seller.

You can also use the ez link card to pay for things at movie theaters (cathay cineleisure) and a few other places.

The MRT stops running around 11.30, depending on station. This is a problem if you are flying into Changi at night. The last train out of the airport is 11.30ish. There is a night bus that does cover the subway's route.

the MRT is an excellent way of getting around singapore. its a high frequency, air-conditioned, comfortable and fast ride to almost any part of the country. travellers can easily check out the routes of the trains at any MRT station which are on huge maps displays. even at the platform before you board the train, you can check with the smaller signposts to confirm you're going the right way. when all else fails, you can just head straight to the control station where the friendly MRT staff would be glad to help you with any inquiries. the MRT definitely gets my vote for the best,cheapest, and fastest transport system in singapore. :)