User talk:Wekelwrady

Just discuss below.

CBD to Marsiling (Bus or MRT)

Hi, after comptempting your reasoning for Marsiling and done some additional research this is what I had observed:

• Travelling time for 190/972 from CBD to Bukit Panjang is approx 40 mins.
• Travelling time for 187/963/966 from Bukit Panjang to Marsiling is approx 25 mins.
• Travelling time for DTL/CCL/TEL from Newton to Woodlands is approx 40 mins.
• Travelling time for 187/856/925/925M/960/961/961M/963/966 from Woodlands to Marsiling is approx 10 mins.
• Travelling time for 972M from Dhoby Ghaut to Newton is approx 10 mins.

Therefore, the conclusion that I could infer is:

• Newton: MRT to Woodlands, transfer by bus is much faster (Time saving of 15 mins).
• Orchard - Dhoby Ghaut: If there is direct bus to Bukit Panjang which heavily uses BKE/PIE, then the travelling time is on par with MRT (currently).
  • The travelling time to Newton actually offset the time saving of 15 mins in the first case.

Some remarks that I noticed:

• 960 to Bukit Panjang MRT is much slower than DTL, as it winds in Bukit Panjang (From BKE, go to Pending, Petir then Bukit Panjang, following the LRT tracks), where the most direct route is taken by 187, which deviate from the LRT tracks.

Add on:

Nowadays, bus crawls on expressway. For example, in the past, I can take 858 from Khatib and reach Changi T3 within 30 mins, but nowadays its usually 45 mins, despite no traffic. I also remember there once time I regret taking 960e from Rochor to Woodlands as it took approx 1 hour (thanks to bus crawling on highway to keep to schedule). Usually, when I took 187/963/966 from Blk 270 to Woodlands, it took about 30-35 mins. So if work out to be 20-25 mins to Marsiling. I believed the speed reduction is due to the BCM on-time tracking bah. Occasionally, I manage to take trip which had what you mention the time period (driver's factor play a role). Sadly, I missed those day where buses literally speed down the expressway...

Reply: Yes, really a pity......

Re: Alternate Travel Option

Hi,

It looks good with your suggestion, maybe we can put those alternative as the FIRST option (towards the left) and leave 70M towards the right as people are more inclined to read from left to right.

Thanks & Regards

Traveling time

I have kept a lookout for the travelling time between Woodlands Int and Bukit Panjang Rd Blk 223/270 recently onboard 963. Here's a sample of my travel log. Bus is a 3-door SG6381Z.

16:43 Woodlands Int
16:48 Marsiling MRT
+90 secs traffic light
16:50 bef BKE
16:58 Blk 223

Do let me know/keep me updated on the travelling times for certain routes (if u have any other versions of such travelling times). Appreciate alot!

Also I did a time check for Blk 223 twds Blk 183, using LRT tracks takes 10 mins compared to using 187/190 going straight along Bukit Panjang Rd full stretch taking only 10 mins. So you are definitely right on this one. I will continue to make adjustments where necessary.

At the same time I will also be testing out various travel options along the EWL so as to get a better idea of alternative routes.