6月起到西藏可乘有氧列车
西藏将于今年6月开通“珠穆朗玛号”旅游专列，以吸引和方便更多游客到西藏旅游。（图／互联网）
西藏将于今年6月开通“珠穆朗玛号”旅游专列，以吸引和方便更多游客到西藏旅游。
“珠穆朗玛号”属于青藏铁路公司的高原有氧列车，车厢宽敞舒适，可乘坐600人，车上除了配备专职的导游，还有医生免费为游客检查身体。
专列从青海省省会西宁出发，抵达拉萨后再返回西宁，每4天为一趟次。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
6月起到西藏可乘有氧列车
西藏将于今年6月开通“珠穆朗玛号”旅游专列，以吸引和方便更多游客到西藏旅游。
“珠穆朗玛号”属于青藏铁路公司的高原有氧列车，车厢宽敞舒适，可乘坐600人，车上除了配备专职的导游，还有医生免费为游客检查身体。
专列从青海省省会西宁出发，抵达拉萨后再返回西宁，每4天为一趟次。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
Monday, January 28, 2013
Train between S'pore & M'sia remain cancelled
Train services between S'pore & M'sia remain cancelled
Train services between Singapore and Malaysia remain cancelled, after a Singapore-bound train derailed and overturned near the Kempas train station on Saturday.
Malayan Railway (KTM) said repair works are expected to be done by Thursday.
With the temporary disruption in train service, many passengers are turning to buses. Some bus operators reported a 20-per cent increase in passengers heading to Malaysia on Sunday.
They added that the accident will not cause too much disruption as it occurred during the off peak travel season.
Managing director of Grassland Express & Tours Pte Ltd, Tan Boon Huat, said: "If it happened closer to the Lunar New Year festive period when everyone starts returning home, then it would be very crowded."
～News courtesy of Channel Newsasia～
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Track repairs to be completed Thursday
KTMB: Track repairs following train derailment to be completed Thursday
The Ekpres Sinaran Selatan No. 13 (Sentral KL-Woodlands) and Shuttle No. 61 (Gemas- Woodlands) train services remain cancelled as to repair the tracks following a derailment in Johor are expected to be completed only on Thursday, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said Sunday.
It said the repairs were being carried out at Km738 near Taman Impian Emas in Skudai after four of the 10 coaches of the Ekpres Sinaran Selatan No. 13 jumped the tracks Saturday, injuring five passengers and a KTMB employee.
KTMB said that other train services to Woodlands would terminate at the Kulai station and the passengers would be transported in buses to the Kempas Baru station for the onward journey to JB Sentral and Woodlands by shuttle train.
It advised the people to contact the KTMB Customer Service Centre at 1-300-88-5862 for information. - Bernama
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Thursday, December 27, 2012
China starts longest bullet train service
China starts longest bullet train service
China started service yesterday on the world's longest high-speed rail route, the latest milestone in the country's rapid - and, sometimes, troubled - rail network.
The opening of the 2,298km line between Beijing and Guangzhou means passengers will be whisked from the capital to the southern commercial hub in just eight hours, compared with the 22 hours required previously.
State broadcaster China Central Television showed a 9am departure of the first train live from Beijing West Railway Station and its arrival later in Guangzhou at about 5pm.
It also carried live reports from inside the train, showing passengers toting cameras to snap commemorative photos.
Another train departed from Guangzhou for the capital at 10am, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Trains will travel at an average speed of 300kmh over the line, which includes 35 stops in major cities such as Zhengzhou, Wuhan on the Yangtze River and Changsha.
The Beijing-Guangzhou route was made possible with the completion of a line between Zhengzhou and Beijing.
High-speed sections linking Zhengzhou and Wuhan, and Wuhan and Guangzhou, were already in service.
China's high-speed rail network was established in 2007, but has fast become the world's largest with 8,358km of track at the end of 2010.
That is expected to almost double to 16,000km by 2020.
The network, however, has been plagued by graft and safety scandals, most notably a deadly bullet-train collision in July last year that killed 40 people and sparked public outrage.
The authorities said they have taken steps ahead of the line's opening to improve emergency-response measures, and maintenance and inspection of infrastructure, including track and rolling stock.
According to a ministry booklet, "the emergency-rescue system and all kinds of emergency pre-plans are established to improve emergency-response ability".
The start of the train service means that it will be in service over the Chinese New Year holiday period, which falls in the middle of February next year.
Hundreds of millions of people travel across the country during that period to visit their ancestral hometowns in the world's largest annual migration. --AFP
China started service yesterday on the world's longest high-speed rail route, the latest milestone in the country's rapid - and, sometimes, troubled - rail network.
The opening of the 2,298km line between Beijing and Guangzhou means passengers will be whisked from the capital to the southern commercial hub in just eight hours, compared with the 22 hours required previously.
State broadcaster China Central Television showed a 9am departure of the first train live from Beijing West Railway Station and its arrival later in Guangzhou at about 5pm.
It also carried live reports from inside the train, showing passengers toting cameras to snap commemorative photos.
Another train departed from Guangzhou for the capital at 10am, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Trains will travel at an average speed of 300kmh over the line, which includes 35 stops in major cities such as Zhengzhou, Wuhan on the Yangtze River and Changsha.
The Beijing-Guangzhou route was made possible with the completion of a line between Zhengzhou and Beijing.
High-speed sections linking Zhengzhou and Wuhan, and Wuhan and Guangzhou, were already in service.
China's high-speed rail network was established in 2007, but has fast become the world's largest with 8,358km of track at the end of 2010.
That is expected to almost double to 16,000km by 2020.
The network, however, has been plagued by graft and safety scandals, most notably a deadly bullet-train collision in July last year that killed 40 people and sparked public outrage.
The authorities said they have taken steps ahead of the line's opening to improve emergency-response measures, and maintenance and inspection of infrastructure, including track and rolling stock.
According to a ministry booklet, "the emergency-rescue system and all kinds of emergency pre-plans are established to improve emergency-response ability".
The start of the train service means that it will be in service over the Chinese New Year holiday period, which falls in the middle of February next year.
Hundreds of millions of people travel across the country during that period to visit their ancestral hometowns in the world's largest annual migration. --AFP
Monday, November 12, 2012
Scoot cancels flights to Shenyang & Qingdao
Scoot cancels 20 flights from Singapore to Shenyang and Qingdao
Singapore Airlines' long-haul budget airline subsidiary Scoot has cancelled some 20 flights from Singapore to Shenyang and Qingdao, citing regulatory approval problems.
All flights to both destinations between 27 November this year to 8 January next year are affected as the airline has not been able to obtain all the necessary regulatory approvals for the routes.
Scoot had indicated on the flights selection page of their website and in the passengers' flight itineraries that the flights are subject to regulatory approval.
A Scoot spokesperson contacted said that it is standard practice for airlines to launch destinations and sell fares even before getting regulatory approval.
The airline declined to say how many passengers were affected.
Channel NewsAsia understands however that each Boeing 777-200 can seat 402 people.
Scoot's fleet currently comprises of four Boeing 777-200s.
Affected passengers will have to make alternative travel arrangements.
Currently, Scoot tickets for flights from Singapore to Shenyang and Qingdao after 8 January next year are still available for sale.
However, these flights are still subject to regulatory approval.
～News courtesy of Channel Newsasia～
Singapore Airlines' long-haul budget airline subsidiary Scoot has cancelled some 20 flights from Singapore to Shenyang and Qingdao, citing regulatory approval problems.
All flights to both destinations between 27 November this year to 8 January next year are affected as the airline has not been able to obtain all the necessary regulatory approvals for the routes.
Scoot had indicated on the flights selection page of their website and in the passengers' flight itineraries that the flights are subject to regulatory approval.
A Scoot spokesperson contacted said that it is standard practice for airlines to launch destinations and sell fares even before getting regulatory approval.
The airline declined to say how many passengers were affected.
Channel NewsAsia understands however that each Boeing 777-200 can seat 402 people.
Scoot's fleet currently comprises of four Boeing 777-200s.
Affected passengers will have to make alternative travel arrangements.
Currently, Scoot tickets for flights from Singapore to Shenyang and Qingdao after 8 January next year are still available for sale.
However, these flights are still subject to regulatory approval.
～News courtesy of Channel Newsasia～
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Heavy traffic expected at checkpoints
Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints over Deepavali
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) expects traffic flow through the checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas to be heavy over the coming weekend ahead of the Deepavali public holiday on November 13.
ICA advises travellers to car-pool or make use of public transport.
In addition, Singaporeans who are issued with the BioPass or are registered with the National Registration Office, are encouraged to use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) lanes at the bus halls for immigration clearance.
Travellers leaving Singapore by the Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints are advised to check on the traffic situation at the checkpoints before they start their journey.
The various platforms available are TrafficWatch on radio, the Land Transport Authority's One Motoring website, and the traffic information hotline at 68630117.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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