tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835404801266823652.post685816220235087629..comments2023-03-23T20:57:17.644+08:00Comments on Public Transport in Singapore: Efficient train system in EuropeTan Kin Lianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617069056914635271noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835404801266823652.post-4795189544157580262009-10-05T22:03:20.667+08:002009-10-05T22:03:20.667+08:00One of the biggest problem is that the existing lo...One of the biggest problem is that the existing long-distance rail system in Malaysia and Thailand are all narrow gauge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow_gauge_railway). While cheaper to construct, they cannot support heavier train loads and faster speeds. So for a fast commuter train system, the infrastructure has to be built again from scratch.A Singaporeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835404801266823652.post-5655562511203472802009-10-05T19:36:38.897+08:002009-10-05T19:36:38.897+08:00due to politic reasons, i think it will be a long ...due to politic reasons, i think it will be a long way to go. YTL group has proposed to build a high speed train btw KL and Sg but Msia govt has rejected the idea. Maybe Msia still waiting for a capable Malay (cronies) to do this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com