The 57.2 kilometres (35.5 mi) line is the longest on the MRT network, with 35 stations, 8 of which (from Lavender to Tiong Bahru and Changi Airport stations) are underground. The line is coloured green on the rail map. This diagram: view.
IF I had to boil it down - the MRT is faster and more efficient, but the bus network does go everywhere. So for me its MRT when I can and combine it with buses to cover the last bit if it isn't walkable.
Construction started on 20 April 2016, 12 years after its first-phase approval, and was estimated to be finished in 2019 and be operational in 2020. Four years after the target completion, the MRT-7 is still far from being finished.
2. Speed: MRT trains are usually faster than LRT trains. MRT systems are designed for higher speeds and longer distances, allowing them to reach higher maximum speeds compared to LRT systems.
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport that is generally built in urban areas.
The new off-peak discount will apply to all stations and when a commuter taps in before 7.45am. The discount will be 50 cents or the fare for the rail leg of their trip - whichever is lower. Previously, free travel was only available if commuters tapped out before 7.45am at those 18 stations.
Air transport is the fastest method of transport, Commercial jets reach speeds of up to 955 kilometres per hour (593 mph) and a considerably higher ground speed if there is a jet stream tailwind, while piston-powered general aviation aircraft may reach up to 555 kilometres per hour (345 mph) or more.