News of the day - S$20 billion on new rail lines and extensions

Good news again. Transport minister announced the new investment to brush up the transport system. This news is after the bus system overhaul. Also, Authority would work with smrt to increase the train frequency and tackle crowded train.

I am not sure their exact plan. Although building more track is certainly good for everyone, but key questions remain.

1. There are still some way to go before the track is ready. The overall system cannot be transformed overnight
2. The current train transfer system is not efficient. Let's say I transfer to NEL at outram park. My walking time + waiting time at NEL station eat up a major part of my total travel time.
3. The transfer to feeder bus service should be seamless, otherwise it just a time wasting effort.

Some highlights:

"The Thomson Line, to be ready by 2018, will run from Marina Bay through the Central Business District, all the way up to Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands. It will connect to another new Line, the Eastern Region Line, at Marina Bay. "

"The Eastern Region Line, to be ready by 2020, will serve areas such as Siglap and Marine Parade."