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Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
Good news for those who need frequent trips across the causeway
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sin ... l?cid=FBsg
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sin ... l?cid=FBsg
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Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
why does the singapore fare have to be 5$ vs 5 MYR ? shouldn't it be 2.5$ or thereabouts?
To get there early is on time and showing up on time is late
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Should be 2 $ actually in today's exchange rate ..rajagainstthemachine wrote:why does the singapore fare have to be 5$ vs 5 MYR ? shouldn't it be 2.5$ or thereabouts?
The price is because Singaporeans can afford

KTM has similar pricing for Sin-kul train service as well.
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Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
It sucks when you pay something like SGD60 for bus ride to KL, but you pay only MYR60-90 from Malaysia.
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
wonder what's the pricing like for the future Singapore - KL High Speed Rail. they should standardize the fare based on the exchange rates
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
I doubt that. Companies charge what they think the local market can bear. Airlines are the same, ticket prices differ depending on country of purchase.menudown wrote:wonder what's the pricing like for the future Singapore - KL High Speed Rail. they should standardize the fare based on the exchange rates
But there are exceptions. I once bought an apple computer in NZ and when I compared the price for the same thing in the UK converted back to NZD there was only a few dollars in it.
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
interestingly, it is seven times a day, not more.menudown wrote:Good news for those who need frequent trips across the causeway
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sin ... l?cid=FBsg
When they had a trial run a few years ago, it was twice or thrice a day, as good as saying don't go ..
Most of the visitors were those going on a family visit and had a whole day or so to spend, not those who want to run and return back
And incredibly, KTM figured out there is not enough passengers and then culled it.
Now Version 2 ??
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
I thought Apple, like Zara, had global pricingbgd wrote:I doubt that. Companies charge what they think the local market can bear. Airlines are the same, ticket prices differ depending on country of purchase.menudown wrote:wonder what's the pricing like for the future Singapore - KL High Speed Rail. they should standardize the fare based on the exchange rates
But there are exceptions. I once bought an apple computer in NZ and when I compared the price for the same thing in the UK converted back to NZD there was only a few dollars in it.
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Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
since last year I experimented with rail travel between Singapore Malaysia and Thailand and all of them to be honest have dismal train infrastructure.
I think its to do with the fact that people in ASEAN don't consider trains as a means of affordable and convenient mode of transport.
Here are some of my experiences
1. I took a train from KL to Singapore ( 11:00 pm dep KL reached Singapore 6:45 am) - worst journey in my life ever! the train journey took over 8 hours
the train stops more times than a car does for traffic lights? lol
not to mention there is no concept of non stop, express or regular service. it stops at every stop and people run up and down the length of the compartment in the night often yelling loudly.
and when the train arrives at woodlands you still need to take a bus to haul your ass to woodlands mrt only to discover you are still a good 1.0 hours away from home lol
2. penang to hatyai junction to bangkok
this was a bit better, the thai trains are nice and clean esp in the first class not sure about the others, journey time takes 9-12 hours I think, it's because of the narrow gauge tracks which limits the speed of the train and the train itself was built in the 90s but sounds like it was from the 60's and you'll wonder at some point if all the screws and the axles on the compartment will come off
this isn't a bad choice if you want to experience a slightly different way to travel and see parts of the country you normally wouldn't.
back on the topic for shuttle train services, they should be looking at a non stop or a limited stop service between Singapore and KL using the existing KTM line while dreaming about this so called high speed rail. It can at least ease the traffic congestion on the roads.
I think its to do with the fact that people in ASEAN don't consider trains as a means of affordable and convenient mode of transport.
Here are some of my experiences
1. I took a train from KL to Singapore ( 11:00 pm dep KL reached Singapore 6:45 am) - worst journey in my life ever! the train journey took over 8 hours
the train stops more times than a car does for traffic lights? lol
not to mention there is no concept of non stop, express or regular service. it stops at every stop and people run up and down the length of the compartment in the night often yelling loudly.
and when the train arrives at woodlands you still need to take a bus to haul your ass to woodlands mrt only to discover you are still a good 1.0 hours away from home lol
2. penang to hatyai junction to bangkok
this was a bit better, the thai trains are nice and clean esp in the first class not sure about the others, journey time takes 9-12 hours I think, it's because of the narrow gauge tracks which limits the speed of the train and the train itself was built in the 90s but sounds like it was from the 60's and you'll wonder at some point if all the screws and the axles on the compartment will come off
this isn't a bad choice if you want to experience a slightly different way to travel and see parts of the country you normally wouldn't.
back on the topic for shuttle train services, they should be looking at a non stop or a limited stop service between Singapore and KL using the existing KTM line while dreaming about this so called high speed rail. It can at least ease the traffic congestion on the roads.
To get there early is on time and showing up on time is late
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
The only advantage KTM had for me was to drop off in Seramban, to visit my relatives, or to take a return train from Seramban.rajagainstthemachine wrote: 1. I took a train from KL to Singapore ( 11:00 pm dep KL reached Singapore 6:45 am) - worst journey in my life ever! the train journey took over 8 hours
the train stops more times than a car does for traffic lights? lol
not to mention there is no concept of non stop, express or regular service. it stops at every stop and people run up and down the length of the compartment in the night often yelling loudly.
and when the train arrives at woodlands you still need to take a bus to haul your ass to woodlands mrt only to discover you are still a good 1.0 hours away from home lol
And KTM is good if a person likes to stretch his legs etc, but with the double decker busses that doesn't seem attractive anymore. From what I know, lot of Malaysians stick with KTM because of the discounts.
Well, Malaysia can extend the train to Batu Caves in no time, and build the Genting cable way and all, as long it is privately done. Once it is under the Govt, then things slow down.rajagainstthemachine wrote:back on the topic for shuttle train services, they should be looking at a non stop or a limited stop service between Singapore and KL using the existing KTM line while dreaming about this so called high speed rail. It can at least ease the traffic congestion on the roads.
And likewise, there is no chance to make the track double track.
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
It does, which was my point.Brah wrote:I thought Apple, like Zara, had global pricingbgd wrote:I doubt that. Companies charge what they think the local market can bear. Airlines are the same, ticket prices differ depending on country of purchase.menudown wrote:wonder what's the pricing like for the future Singapore - KL High Speed Rail. they should standardize the fare based on the exchange rates
But there are exceptions. I once bought an apple computer in NZ and when I compared the price for the same thing in the UK converted back to NZD there was only a few dollars in it.
Apple can do that as they have products which customers will pay a premium for. Airlines, rail companies, etc, generally don't. How many Malaysians will pay Sg prices to use the train when they can pay lower Malaysian prices for buses? And why would the train company charge Malaysian prices to Singaporeans when they know that Singaporeans will pay a higher Sg price? They will price to local market conditions. Stay in Sg, pay the Sg tax.
Re: Shuttle train services between Woodlands and Johore
the only advantage to take the train is to avoid the massive jam during peak hrs
I think the congestion is getting worst nowadays, partly due to the weaker RM against SG dollar
I think the congestion is getting worst nowadays, partly due to the weaker RM against SG dollar

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