Subway Singapore: map, photos, description

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Metro Singapore has a length of 153.2 km, 106 stations. Subway Singapore due to the light metro, and plans of the city - to connect all kinds of public transport among themselves. Metro opens at 5:30 and closes at 1 am (except national holidays). The interval of train - between 90 seconds to seven minutes.
Metro Station in Singapore
Each station is equipped with a Singapore subway is equipped with vending machines (GTMS), the Center for passenger service, plasma displays, which show information about the movement of trains and emergency announcements. All metro stations are equipped with toilets and payphones. At some of the larger stations have retail stores and kiosks, supermarkets, payment machines and automated kiosks for different services. Escalators in the subway in Singapore are distinguished by the speed - they carry passengers up and down at a speed of 0.75 m / s, which is 50% faster than usual for us escalators.

First metro station decided functional tasks. In their construction design has received little attention. Architectural delights have become important only at later stages, when each station becomes a unique work of art. With the discovery of the north-eastern metro line in the subway program launched "The Art In Transit", in which at each station were organized exhibitions, and the platform itself took shape showrooms. The most beautiful station in Singapore recognized station "Changi Airport" - in the extreme east of the metro network, it has the widest platform, and ranks 10th out of the 15 most beautiful subway stations in the world.
Metro tickets Singapore
Singapore metro tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the entrance to the station. Payment effortlessly place a call - the fare depends on the route. Tickets are scanned at the turnstiles validator and retained until the end of the trip - on the way out they are also scanned.

For tourists issued contactless smart card Singapore Tourist Pass. This card can be purchased at the box office some TransitLink and shopping centers. Deposit for the card is returned within 5 days from the date of issuance of the card.