LRT

Background
Work on the LRT started in April 1996 based on a S$285 million contract signed by Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA). It was officially launched on 6 November 1999 by Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Tony Tan and its operator, Singapore LRT Pte Ltd (SLRT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore MRT Ltd (SMRT).

Description
Bukit Panjang LRT consists of 13 stations along a 7.8 km elevated track. Total passenger capacity for each vehicle is 105 and it links Bukit Panjang New Town to the MRT line at Choa Chu Kang.

LRT runs overhead so as not to affect ground traffic and roads, or be affected by traffic congestion. Controlled by a central system, the trains are driver-less and have intelligent on-blur windows which prevent passengers from peering into apartments as the trains pass by. The system is monitored using a network of cameras and closed-circuit television cameras.

The Mass Rapid Transit or MRT is a rapid transit system. The initial section of the MRT, between Yio Chu Kang Station and Toa Payoh Station, opened in 1987 establishing itself as the second-oldest metro system in Southeast Asia.

The MRT has 79 stations (1 of which is not in operation) with 129.7 kilometers. The rail lines have been constructed by the Land Transport Authority, a statutory board of the Government of Singapore, which allocates operating concessions to the profit-based corporations SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit. These operators also run bus and taxi services, thus ensuring that there is a full integration of public transport services. The MRT is complemented by the regional Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems that link MRT stations with HDB public housing estates.

So far, all built stations are in operation except Woodleigh Station. Since 1987, the Land Transport Authority has been expanding the system in order to connect every neighborhood/region in Singapore.

Cabs

Taxicabs are a popular form of public transport in the compact city state of Singapore, with fares considered relatively low compared to those in most cities in developed countries. There is a total fleet of 25,176 taxis operated by eight taxi companies and independent drivers in May 2010, collectively completing 588,632 trips daily across the island in June 2005.

Taxis may be flagged down at any time of the day along any public road outside of the Central Business District (CBD). Issues of high traffic and demand in certain locations and areas, particularly in the downtown area and other major buildings and establishments around the island, require the building of taxi stands.

Stringent requirements ensure that all taxis are fitted with meters and are air-conditioned and serviceable. Drivers who fail to utilise their meters may be fined up to S$500, an enforced rule which brings fare disputes down to a minimum. About 90% of taxis have inbuilt AM radio communications.

Airplanes

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) is the flag carrier of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets. The company also operates trans-Pacific flights, including the world's two longest non-stop commercial flights from Singapore to Newark and Los Angeles on the Airbus A340-500.

Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the "superjumbo" Airbus A380. SIA has diversified airline-related businesses, such as aircraft handling and engineering. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, SilkAir, manages regional flights to secondary cities with smaller capacity requirements. Subsidiary Singapore Airlines Cargo operates SIA's dedicated freighter fleet, and manages the cargo-hold capacity in SIA's passenger aircraft. SIA has a 49% shareholding in Virgin Atlantic and engages the low-cost carrier sector through its stake in Tiger Airways. It ranks amongst the top 15 carriers worldwide in terms of revenue passenger kilometers and 6th in the world for international passengers carried.

Singapore Airlines is the World's Most Admired Airline and ranked 27th on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies rankings in 2010. It has a strong brand name and is a trendsetter in the aviation industry, particularly in terms of innovation, safety and service excellence, coupled with consistent profitability. It has won numerous awards and is an industry bellwether for aircraft purchases.