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Noise Barriers for Bishan MRT (24 years too late)

karmabear

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Isn't this a little too much wayanging even for the PAP? The MRT track has existed for 24 years and they are going to look at reducing noise levels now. What caused the sudden change of heart? More evidence that opposition is good for the citizens.

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SINGAPORE - As the frequency of MRT trains increases and the 24-year-old MRT system ages, residents living close to MRT viaducts could experience higher noise levels - an issue that already plagues some.

Hence, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is embarking on an island-wide study to identify locations that require special attention to reduce noise, even as it kicks off a pilot project to install low-noise barriers near Bishan MRT Station, by the middle of next year.

And similar barriers could be installed at other locations, depending on the outcome of the LTA's noise measurement study, which will cover more than 500 blocks located close to MRT viaducts or open tracks.

Currently, trains entering or leaving Bishan MRT Station go through a tunnel, which has a unique design that amplifies noise when trains exit from it, because of what is known as the "trumpet effect", said the LTA.

As the train tracks are just 26m to 35m from the nearby six-storey Blk 503 at Bishan Street 11, the rumblings have been a nuisance for some residents.

Mr Chua Pau Huat, who has been living on the third storey for the last 20 years, tries to shut out the noise by closing his windows.

He said it was worse in the mornings as trains pass by more frequently. "The noise is very loud, and I can't hear the television each time the train goes past. You can ask the rest of the residents, they also have the same problem," said Mr Chua.

A resident on the fifth floor who only wanted to be known as Madam Chong, said that she could not hear a thing when talking on the phone, because of the noise from the trains.

On the other hand, Madam Maimunah Ismail, who lives on the second floor, described the noise as tolerable.

For now, the LTA said the train noise is within 80dB to 85dB, which is like listening to loud music in a room. The barriers are expected to reduce noise by at least 5dB - to within 75dB to 80dB- which would be like listening to someone practising on the piano, said LTA.

The 2m tall barriers will stretch 180m and are insulated with materials such as rockwool, which absorbs noise. They will extend at least 25m into the tunnel.

The LTA will call for a tender to install the barriers at Bishan later this month. Work is expected to begin in September and will be completed by the second quarter of next year.

The LTA said the installation of noise barriers is a complex procedure, which can be done during non-operational hours, typically between 1.30 am and 4am. Drilling works will go on for about a month and residents would be informed about this.
 

halsey02

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Ang Mo Kio MRT Station needs a major upgrade, honestly, it can not cope with the human traffic during rush hours, it was not built for that kind of traffic. Where is that Singh guy, the BBQ Seng or the Malay woman or....during rush hours?, or only during election time?.

The tracks needs to be upgraded also, they are getting old...its generating noises, despite daily maintenence, they are also telling us, that they need more money, soon the will be charging fares by the metre instead of kilometre. More to come, what you vote is what you get.

The same moonshine, only in a newer bottle & design label, you still get to be screwed only in smaller measures in measured frequency. In other words, BUSINESS AS USUAL!
 
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johnny333

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Bishan & other places has already been upgrade nth times but they still need to feed the GLCs & PAP supporters.

Bet all these projects contribute to the GNP figures which will determine their bonuses.
 

johnny333

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Ang Mo Kio MRT Station needs a major upgrade, honestly, it can not cope with the human traffic during rush hours, it was not built for that kind of traffic. ....

It was built when Spore was still a fishing village lah :biggrin:

All the action has moved to the Bishan station since the circle line was opened. When more of the planned stations are opened expect it to be even more crowded.
 

halsey02

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It was built when Spore was still a fishing village lah :biggrin:

All the action has moved to the Bishan station since the circle line was opened. When more of the planned stations are opened expect it to be even more crowded.

You are quite right on this, 24 years ago, there were still fishing villages, MRT rides were still a novelty. I remember bringing my late mom to take the train for the first time back then. She asked me a strange question, while we were on the train, "how come those people crowd at the door,why the don't go upstairs"?? Know the answer?, she though she was in a double deck bus! ha ha ha

Honestly, the projection then was for a lesser than the population now, Ang Mo Kio Station is really bursting at the seams! and the surrounding support bus services also! even this is 'mee siam mai hum' territory...maybe no porn lui, dare not take his ride from here!!
 

gbomega

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Many upgrading are meant to feed their own directly or indirectly GLC and not for resident benefits. Spending so much and only reducing a 5% decals is nuts.
 

streetsmart73

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Ang Mo Kio MRT Station needs a major upgrade, honestly, it can not cope with the human traffic during rush hours, it was not built for that kind of traffic. Where is that Singh guy, the BBQ Seng or the Malay woman or....during rush hours?, or only during election time?.

The tracks needs to be upgraded also, they are getting old...its generating noises, despite daily maintenence, they are also telling us, that they need more money, soon the will be charging fares by the metre instead of kilometre. More to come, what you vote is what you get.

The same moonshine, only in a newer bottle & design label, you still get to be screwed only in smaller measures in measured frequency. In other words, BUSINESS AS USUAL!


hi there

1. bro, bingo!
2. the amk platform and facilities just cannot the load of traffic.
3. just wait for another fatality to happen loh!
4. is there what to study?
5. go and take an expensive leisure trip to jpn and cope what japs have been done to minimise noise, sheep!
 

johnny333

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"how come those people crowd at the door,why the don't go upstairs"?? Know the answer?, she though she was in a double deck bus! ha ha ha


Your mom might be ahead of her time:eek:

With 10+ million people Spore might decide to be the 1st to experiment with double decker trains :rolleyes:
 

halsey02

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hi there

1. bro, bingo!
2. the amk platform and facilities just cannot the load of traffic.
3. just wait for another fatality to happen loh!
4. is there what to study?
5. go and take an expensive leisure trip to jpn and cope what japs have been done to minimise noise, sheep!

A Thai girl lost her two legs recently there, what they are waiting for is, something big to occur; then they will be woken from their slumber. This is always the case here in SINgapore. But the stranger thing will be, thehead of the company will get another promotion & reward.
 

annexa

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Because Chiam is working hard in Bishan-Toa Payoh. If no improve next round worry will lose the GRC!
 

johnny333

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It would not fit into the tunnels...:biggrin:


Not a problem lah, tunnel widening can be included in one of the numerous upgrades:smile:

You only need to look at what's going on in the heartlands. Flats are upgraded or demolished to be replaced with taller building with smaller units to squeeze more sardines. Each time the prices are jacked up. The PAP calls it asset enhancement.
 

Cestbon

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Just 6 oposition MPs. PAP not have so many plan to help resident. Imagine if 30 opposition MPs. PM will piss in the pant.
 

halsey02

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Not a problem lah, tunnel widening can be included in one of the numerous upgrades:smile:

You only need to look at what's going on in the heartlands. Flats are upgraded or demolished to be replaced with taller building with smaller units to squeeze more sardines. Each time the prices are jacked up. The PAP calls it asset enhancement.

It is ASSet enhancement, the 60% that is, read the lips carefully! ha ha ha:biggrin:
 
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