Difference between revisions of "Bukit Panjang LRT Rationalisation"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
In conjunction with the opening of the Bukit Panjang LRT line, the existing bus service network in Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang was rationalised to reduce route duplication and to complement the LRT system | In conjunction with the opening of the Bukit Panjang LRT line, the existing bus service network in Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang was rationalised to reduce route duplication and to complement the LRT system from 26 December 1999 onwards. | ||
Peak-hour Bus Parallel Service BPS1 was introduced on 25 October 2011 to elevate peak hour crowding on the Bukit Panjang LRT network by providing an alternative travel route along the LRT line. | |||
==Service changes== | ==Service changes== | ||
Revision as of 00:35, 4 September 2020
Introduction
In conjunction with the opening of the Bukit Panjang LRT line, the existing bus service network in Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang was rationalised to reduce route duplication and to complement the LRT system from 26 December 1999 onwards.
Peak-hour Bus Parallel Service BPS1 was introduced on 25 October 2011 to elevate peak hour crowding on the Bukit Panjang LRT network by providing an alternative travel route along the LRT line.
Service changes
| Service | Service changes |
|---|---|
| 5 | Withdrawn. |
| 75 | Amended to Bukit Panjang Int. |
| 171 | Amended to ply express sectors along Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), Bt Panjang Rd, Petir Rd, Jelebu Rd, skipping Woodlands Rd and Cashew Rd. |
| 172 | Handed over to TIBS and and shortened to Choa Chu Kang Int. |
| 176 | Amended to Bukit Panjang Int. |
| 177 | Amended to Bukit Panjang Int. |
| 179 | Withdrawn. |
| 184 | Amended to Bukit Panjang Int. |
| 190 | Amended to ply Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, Choa Chu Kang Dr and Teck Whye Ave, skipping Choa Chu Kang Way. |
| 307 | Converted to regular feeder service and amended to skip Choa Chu Kang Way, Choa Chu Kang Central and Teck Whye Lane. |
| 343 | Amended to Bukit Panjang Int. |
| 344 | Withdrawn. |
| 345 | Withdrawn. |
| 700 | Converted to trunk service, shortened to Bt Panjang Int and revised to operate during the day on weekdays and Saturdays only. |
| 700A | Introduced between Bt Panjang Int and Temasek Ave (loop) as an alternate route of Service 700, operating during evening off peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays and throughout the day on Sundays and Public Holidays. |
| 927 | Amended to ply express sectors along Kranji Expressway (KJE), Woodlands Rd and Mandai Rd, skipping Teck Whye Ave, Choa Chu Kang Rd, Bt Panjang Rd and express sectors along Bt Timah Expressway (BKE). |
| 960 | Amended to ply Jelebu Rd, Petir Rd and Pending Rd. |
| 976 | Introduced between Choa Chu Kang Int and Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub, replacing Service BPS1. |
| BPS1 | Introduced between Segar Rd and Choa Chu Kang Int as a peak hour one-directional Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) supplementary service during weekday mornings. Withdrawn with the introduction of Service 976 as a full-day service. |