Is Singapore’s MRT better than Subway systems in China?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- I visited Singapore and couldn’t resist the chance to make a short video to review the experience of riding the famous MRT system in this country! But I also made some comparison with the systems in China, let me know what do you think in the comments down below!
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The subways in Singapore and China are both impressive, both better than those in New York😝
Rats would tend to disagree with you.
Using the money from the 20-year Afghanistan war to repair infrastructure would not be like this.
Singapore MRT often delay a few minutes.
What NY got to do with this episode?
@@pbworld7858 Really?
If you travel out to the suburbs, you will realize that that there are covered walkways leading from to the MRT stations to bus stops, residential buildings and schools. So, you do get sheltered from the sun and the rain as well.
Singapore train stations is practical,China train stations is futuristic Is out of this world like living in future
Yes and most people I know hate futuristic nonsense. I want class and style . And stop bulldozing down all the nice historical neighbourhoods.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez Nut case
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez Most people in the west hate futuristic "nonsense" because they live in a nihilistic society where very little gets done, that's not the case in the rest of the world.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ezLol, who are you? 🤣
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez exactly. That kind of tacky, over-the-top designs reflects insecurity and a desire to show-off, and tends to impress people who are easily impressed by superficial appearances. We in Singapore see no need to remind anyone of our economic status and just want things to work, are safe and are reasonably priced.
Both China and Singapore are great countries. Wishing the best for them and their continued friendship.
Tobe honest China & Singapore their Subway are much better than the west forsure.
Can't able to Compare Aisa with the west.
There's no way the west
Welcome to Singapore, Rafal! I've been watching your past videos on China. I've been to Beijing on a few occasions. I must say China metro system is impressive due to its scale and coverage. It is also so much cheaper. However (based on my travel experience in Beijing only, cant say for the rest of the Chinese cities), I do wish the Chinese stations could improve with, more seats for tired legs, and make elevators available in all station for passengers who carries luggage. One thing Singapore surpassed here, as you rightly said, is functionality. Every station in Singapore has lifts and elevators and design with passengers in mind.
I don’t know when you visited Beijing, but I think it’s improving day by day. Both Beijing and Shanghai’s metro length extends to more than 800 km, and almost 1000 km for both cities with the continuing expanding metro network. Many of the new stations are available for the lifts, for the escalators I don’t see any stations that do not have them. Many cities’ metro length extends more than 500 km already in China, the standards you mentioned are all applied for the new stations.
Beijing subway line 1, line 2 was built in 1969 , very narrow, poor designed , too old
@ryanzhang701 I visited Beijing in 2019 and last year Dec 2023. You are right that the newer stations (including in the business and malls area) are updated with good facilities. However, there are lines that cover more local areas or just outside these districts tend to lack in lifts and elevators for some exit/entry of the same station (eg, exit A & C have escalators, Exit B, D, E only stairs). As I believed they could be the older lines & stations built in past decades, there would be structural limitations. I do find that Beijing metro is still impressive. I've been to Bangkok, New York, London, and Moscow (very beautiful decorated station), and Beijing metro definitely surpasses them.
@@mglee1431 yeah, I hate to lug the luggages up and down the Chinese MRT or train stations. It’s very inconvenient for passengers. There’s also not enough wheelchair passageways into and exiting the stations. Otherwise, they are very clean and modern.
🙂 our wheelchair dependants certainly feel relieved to be able to travel independently and colour coding with fruits symbols for the older travellers. I like their policy of inclusivity for all in society.
China has scale. Singapore’s probably easier for tourist. China’s design is more futuristic, artistic and larger given the huge population. I like China’s.
Have been to both countries. You are right about the futuristic and artistic design of the subway stations in China. Five or more years later, it still has the Wow factor.
Absolutely incorrect. Chinese subway station are architecturally boring and utilitarian…. Majority are copy and paste and nothing wrong with that.
@@jkjkjk100Youre just a hater kiddo 🥱
@@vincentho2446 hater for what? I live in china and use these system everyday. 99% of the stations are a box. Only few handful in the whole system have nice designs compared to Singapore’s new lines.
@@jkjkjk100 I think they confused themselves with the HSR stations at bigger cities with subway stations. Not every station in China has futuristic designs, but simply modern and sleek. Very clean and usually in light colours only. Some recent ones sport artistic designs.
Couple of drawbacks on the Chinese stations. First, big and wide is not necessary good. If, you happen to exit at the wrong side, good luck trekking back and forth… secondly, it’s not user friendly for folks lugging heavy items or luggage. There’s no escalators and few lifts available. Some stations don’t even have lifts. One would need to climb flights after flights of stairs to get to ground level.
Otherwise, the convenience and modern subway mitigate accessibility within such a huge country. And having HSR also means that one can get from city to city without the hassle of clearing customs, check in early, wait for luggage, just to take domestic flights.
As a Chinese, I can confirm that both are at least better than the shit going on in NYC
what is happening there 😭
Yeah, I rather grab a cab or Uber than to step into the subway in US. Very very smelly, litter everywhere, urine and poop. Criminals and homeless folks filled the place too, very dangerous. The only country transport system to be so badly managed.
🥶 one of my friends say they might be moving to nyc soon I’ll tell them about this XD
@@ItzMiku3939 I would suggest Denmark or Norway if your friend wants to experience a more western feel
@@vennsim71 idk what she wants whatever the fuck it is, she is insistent on NYC -_-
Told her numerous times to not go
@@ItzMiku3939 lol… let it be then, the roads sucks too, cracks and crevices… and the flyovers and bridge looked like scenes from apocalyptic shows… 😂 if she is keen on the big rotten apple then so be it…
The Singapore Tourist Pass includes a refundable deposit of S$10. You can get your deposit back at the ticket office.
yes and he says it is pricey but obviously as he has gotten the unlimited tourist pass. But if you were to pay the travel fare for buses and MRTs using a normal card or contactless payment like your credit cards, Apply pay etc., it is relatively affordable getting around.
It's still cheaper in China from Westerners perspective
❤❤❤Don't compare Singapore Subway Metro with China.... ❤❤❤Because Singapore had to build only one Subway Metro while China had to build thousands of such Metro which are too very amazing and unbelievable Subway...❤❤❤
I’d stay the fugg away from Singapore. It’s too hot and humid. Drench in sweat just walking a few meters. Had to take 5 showers a day.
True true. Singapore consulted a few nations prior to building our metro. And have always been assisting other countries too. Our city urban planning who was serving as the deputy prime minister under prime minister Lee actually resigned from service (under mr Lee advice) to assist with another country infrastructure and planning as a consultant for 6 years. Hence we are glad how far China have developed ever since.
China & Singapore are the only two with systems ahead of the rest in the world in this area. Don't need to shove, squeeze & pack like sardines !😮 Also not sleeping quarters of the homeless. No muggers. Doesn't smell of urine, excrement, body odour & garbage bins.
Both build to serve the people not the operators. No graffiti, homeless, neat, fully functional & safe.
However, Singapore is about the size of *_only one smaller city in China_* - just to put into context the epic management capabilities of China massively efficient task !😅
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As a Singaporean myself, you can't really compare apple to apple as Singapore is so small compared to China.
But agree Singapore subway is good.
@@bobbyjames235Bro if Singapore is hot
Try Bangkok or some other hotter countries it's even more hot compared to Singapore.
I think the Singapore MRT is more expensive due to higher staff wages and maintenance cost. The average income in Singapore might be higher than in some Chinese cities; that might also be a reason.
Cost of living is much higher.
Cost of living is a big factor... Singapore isn't known as an expensive country for nothing.
I wonder how he based his idea of "expensive" on. He bought an unlimited single-day tourist pass with a refundable deposit. I do not think that is a fair way to judge affordability on.
Singapore MRT fares start from S$1.09 for the cheapest adult fare, to no more than S$2.37. For a country with a median monthly salary of S$5,197, that is hardly "expensive".
@@huaiwei Yeah true, I think foreigners who live in Mainland China develop a different feeling for prices since services there are ridiculously cheap for them.
@@huaiwei Medium income of $5k plus?! Where you get that?
China has learned a lot from the great Singapore. City plan, governing, social system, eastern wisdom makes us similar.
That’s much of an exaggeration to say that China had learned much from S’pore on urban planning, transportation & so forth.! There isn’t any viable comparison whatsoever at all between these two nations as u r comparing an ant to an elephant.! Both are at a totally different scale of urban development , transportation & other infrastructures without even mentioning the extensive networks of HSR & maglev train systems in China which are nonexistent in S’pore ; & obviously being a tiny island with a small population , such highly developed systems are not necessary.
Too absorbing. Singapore got a wake up call after finding China has surpassed her by a large margin despite starting much later. Then you started to see the sudden building of new lines. China build ahead. Singapore build to catch-up demand. That needed a loss of GRC and few SMCs to show that people wellness should be the priority.
China rail companies are major players in building Singapore’s MRT lines
@@smling11
You’re typing garbage. ..what sudden building of lines? MRT lines in Singapore were all planned decades ago. Why don’t you go check up on the Singapore MRT in Wikipedia and learn how the MRT has been expanding steadily over the years, instead of typing trash here.
I am a Singaporean. Last year I took train from Suzhou to Shanghai and the ticket was only S$7.00 plus, that’s amazingly cheap. I am totally impressed and I believe the authority didn’t intend to recoup any cost .
Please do not compare Singapore and China MRT, each has each own merit. Let it be!! Enjoy life!!
Chinese are much futuristic and much practical. There is no comparison to Chinese subways on this earth.
Right! Also Singapore is a very small country, like a city, so it's so much easier to build a good subway system, but China has thousands of kilometers, yet every city has a very nice and decent subways system, so that's amazing, they could've chosen to build cheaper simpler stations, for such a big country, but instead they have the most amazing and futuristic stations with passanger safety and good technology, that's very impressive, go China! 💪
@@tatianalp2847 100% agree.
Practical? Chinese subway are cheap but not practical. If you want to talk about practicality, japan takes the crown, with thru service to regional trains and other companies, express, rapid and local system.
@@tatianalp2847what is most futuristic? Singapore is a city state. So what? Even hong kong MTR operational reliability is better than mainland’s china subways
@@jkjkjk100as a Singaporean I do have to agree that china subway is futuristic.
Hi Rafa. As native Singaporean stay here and I have traveled to China Guangzhou tried on China underground rail transit. I felt Singapore MRT are better in term of connecting to building, mall, and facilities. Sheltered from rain walkway underground or above ground. handicapped friendly lifts, ramp not exceed 1:12 slope and travelators at interchange stations of different Lines require long walk will be friendly to elderly ages self help commuters. Signs, lots of visible sign to detail with map selling you where you are and how to get there, and mostly in four languages and vocal public address. Male female, handicapped toilet at every station and even nursery room at some large stations are free to use. It may be looks expensive for tourist if buying daily fare card $12 unlimited but if you travel to point to point ticket are within S$1.50 to 2.50 reasonable. Consider citizen average income and the card can be used to take all public bus get to most of the destinations linking to goggle map App, it is very efficient time saving guiding anyone get to destination in shortest time. China fares are cheaper but compare fare to citizen income ratio, it is actually comparable. Overall, prefers Singapore MRT whether local or foreigners, I think.
But 12 dollar I can take half a month metro in any city of China, or take taxi to the airport🤣
The ticket price for a ride in China is from 2 RMB to 7 RBM (30 cents to $1). I think no country can beat China in this aspect.
China's subway system is losing lots of money every year. It is heavily subsidised by the government.
China had 600 million earning below 2000rmb. For them it is not cheap to take the mrt everyday.
What is the point of this comparison without considering the different costs of living, living standards and salary levels as well?
I took the China HSRs last November.
OMG 100 km+ / 1/2 hour trip = US$8
Dude, for a guy earning 3-4K RMB, the cost of utilising the MRT is expensive, at 2-7RMB. Even a 10 min ride on private hire car is around RMB 15-20.
For SG, for a guy earning 3-4K SGD, MRT is only 1-3 bucks. Even a short 10 mins ride on Grab or similar is only 7-12 bucks…
Basically, building MRT system here in Singapore is way more expensive than the ones in China..Due to Labour,material and shipping cost,etcs...hence it must be practical ,useful and reliable cost effective system as a whole.
This type of comparison on urban transportation between China & S’pore is rather superficial & entertaining but that’s all.! Singapore is a city state , a highly developed urban population, no doubt but it’s still on a little island.! There are limitations to how extensive its urban transportation mode could get. However, China being a large country with a huge population, is totally at a different level of development in terms of scale in their transportation development & technological advancement. Such comparison becomes irrelevant when a city like Chongqing has a population of 22.8 million which is far more than the entire population of S’pore with 5.7 million people. Anyone can do the maths, and obviously, the demand & scale of urban planning for transportation, speaks for itself for a country like China.! The network of infrastructures alone, in China , is beyond belief.!
Amazing experience there! China and Singapore are showing the world how it’s done! Hopefully the rest of the world can catch-up!😊
I believe that in Singapore,u can use credit card ,apple pay for the journey. No need to buy tourist card.
Yes credit card is accepted. I use VISA card.
The most modern system in the world also has buckets 0:42 to catch leaks ;)
I am a Singaporean and I agreed. The station beside my house easily has 5 pails to do water collection. Great observation from you 😊😂😂😂
Since 1979 the 4 official languages of Singapore ae English, Mandarin, Tamil & Malay & even though English has been the mandatory language of instruction in schools since the 80's, their govt is still diligent about public signs having all 4 languages. Here in Canada, it's much the same with both our official languages, French & English often displayed, even though here on the W. Coast of Cda, British Columbia, there are far more people speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi & Tagalog than people speaking French.
look at RMB, if u have one.
In China you will need security screening before entering and they have washrooms on the subway platforms, that means u can go to the washroom and then catch the train, which is good
If this dude goes to America and make videos on their subway, people gonna unsub his channel. 😅
Those who are harping on about them being not comparable because of scale, the host already made clear that he is comparing with China only because that's where he's from and more familiar with, cut him some slack here. He's not a full-time subway systems reviewer. Different countries have different requirements, Singapore is building to its own requirement. There are many other bases for comparisons, scale is just one of them and the host did well to point them out.
But here’s the thing. Only 7 city metros in China are profitable and Beijing is not one of them. It may be grand but is it sustainable? Just like their HSR, very impressive but bleeding $1T a year.
Ya… the Chinese are so proud of their stations but didn’t understand these local Guangzhou municipalities spending people’s money like crazy upgrading their futuristic stations, install latest face recognition tech etc and allowing heavy subsidised fares. 羊毛出在羊身上！
The added value he brings is immeasurable, and it's funny how short-sighted you guys are
@@mingzmings88 did you see it mentioned in the comment? The key word is sustainable. Don’t think you so smart…..the wheels are coming off now because they are seriously over leveraged. If you don’t see it, then you are possibly the one lacking any critical thinking.
@@mingzmings88 no we understand what being profitable means! It means not wasting taxpayer’s money. China’s metro is unprofitable because they open a station before the human traffic is validated hoping the station attracts more people to live and use the station while Singapore only open their mrt station when the human traffic is validated and rental revenue is confirm and Human Resources justified. Please don’t be simple minded and think just because both the Singapore and Chinese government subsidised transport fares, it means the same, it’s not. The taxpayer’s money is supposed to be used for the benefit of the common people, not squandered away without consequences.
You have zero economic logic sense.
Since when the economic profit has been a measure of the sustainability of infrastructure projects?
For example, Does any country making profit on their road/motorways, bridges, tunnels? So, do we still need them or not?
Chinese rail companies does losing money every year(only between Beijing--Shanghai line is making huge profit). But at this moment, at least 1% GDP growth is the economic benefit brought by HSR.
BTW, where did you get that $1T figure from LOL?
You can't compare prices because in China, their travel fares are heavily subsidized
He also says it is pricey but obviously as he has gotten the unlimited tourist pass. But if you were to pay the travel fare for buses and MRTs using a normal card or contactless payment like your credit cards, Apply pay etc., it is relatively affordable getting around.
@dangzitspro Disagee. The unlimited tourist pass cost $29 for 3 days of unlimited ride..that works out to be $9.60 per day which is still cheaper than the single ride fare that u are quoting or suggesting
From Old Airport Road/Tanjong Katong area to West Coast, it already costs $2+ per trip. Including the trip back to the same location where he sets off , that will cost around nearly $4.60
That does not include the other places of interest that a tourist will like to sightsee on the same day. By going to 2-3 locations in a single day and heading back to where he started, the fare for transport will easily clock more than $10 per day
Most things are expensive in Singapore, one of the most expensive cities in the world.
It is not things are expensive. It is the value of the local currency has gone down due to higher inflation.
That means purchase power of their money is not very big comparing with china's
@@hyphoneto - 133,108 vs 23,309 ppp per capita ( Australia 64,675, Sweden 66,209, Hong Kong 72,861 )
@@firstlast-pt5pp not GDP
@@firstlast-pt5pp chyna's saving rate: 45%
USA's saving rate: 4%
The real question should be:
How many Chinese cities out there are better than Singapore?
I guess the reason why you found Singapore MRT expensive is because you bought a One Day Unlimited Tourist Pass. For locals, you simply scan your Apple Pay or Google Pay. Single trip from end to end merely cost SGD $2.40 (41km)
You should know that this video is made for tourists and from a tourist's perspective right.
@@ly8370 There are informed smart tourists using their credit card to pay for the fare.
But in Beijing one trip only 0.7 dollar,expect the two airport line is little expensive one trip cost 3.5-5 dollars🤣
3:19 - You do know that the cost of living between China and Singapore is different... Right ?? Its like comparing the cost of a property in land scarce Singapore with a property in a country where both labour and land is much cheaper and plentiful...
China has aligned a lot of their government and economic systems around Singapore's.
😂😂😮😅 China copy Singapore You say....😂😂😮
When Deng Xiao Peng reformed China and opened up its economy, he studied and made reference to a few countries, one of which was Singapore.
As a Singaporean...having to travel to China regularly... Singapore is only half the size of Bangkok,...is nothing compared to China's advance MRT system...which is also value for money.
How could you not know Malay is one of the 4 races and language in Singapore. So some signs you saw in the MRT stations are in Malay. So the 4 languages are in English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil. No Hindi here.
Fun Facts :
Singapore's national language is Malay. English is a common language used to interact with other races.
Our national anthem and military commands are in Malay too.
The $50 note you showed on the video, well the person on that currency is our 1st Malay president, Mr Yusof Ishak. 😊
Singapore is also situated in the Malay peninsula. You can find Malay people in the neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
Although "Dhoby Ghaut" station originated from a Hindi word
Singapore mrt cost is not cheap compared to China but it is also very clean and confident similar to China ones. Compared to Singapore size and population, it is still very good system. you choose the one day unlimited card, which is more expensive unless you travel more than 4 longer trips. normal card, each trip will cost about SG$1-3.
It’s very cheap, taking to account Singaporeans get paid in SGD, per capita income etc.
I know that Singapore and China's subway systems are both better than America, which Singapore is not much far away from China which is really great as well!
Wow, many new lines in SG now.
All the lines are automated. The heavily used north south and east west line still have a driver compartment for fast recovery in case anything breaks down
The most significant difference between the subway systems in Singapore and Hong Kong compared to those in mainland China is: the scent. The subways and public spaces in Singapore and Hong Kong have a scent typical of developed regions. At first, I didn't know what this scent was, but later I figured out that it was the scent of well-regulated air conditioning. It's the aroma of adequately air-conditioned public spaces. The standardized temperature of 24.5 degrees Celsius in public places across mainland China is not scientifically sound, as it doesn't account for the humidity in southern regions such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen. In tropical areas, if the air conditioning temperature isn't kept low enough, it can lead to the growth of mold, lacking the refreshing scent found in the subways of Singapore and Hong Kong
Why compare with china? Just U are not maximising the convenience of using credit to tap entry. Why purchase a physical card when the Sgp system gave u such convenience. I can't use a credit card to use the train in China. That's a huge big minus for international travellers. In Singapore, the system caters for 4 languages and China only one. Another minus for international travellers. Cost wise, u mention its expensive, since u are an expert, whats the cost per kilometres globally and where this 2 counties stands? Provide such information to be able to make such judgement.
Man China is the Messi of subway 🚇 while Singapore is the cr7 of the subway 🚇 so that's means Chinese are the GOAT 🐐
Nah Ronaldo is the best
Ishowspeed will slap you
Let me put my 2 cents in. Any places in Asia is 100000000% better than the United States !!!! Understand ????????
Hahaha understood
Yeah better at everything except standard of living
@@cocaineminor4420, I spend 9 years in the USMC INFANTRY. my standard is very low.
Look at the United States, 2 nights ago. A Brazilian tourist visiting New York City Times Square, the tourist was shot by a 15-year-old teen ( boy ), who had crossed the Texas borders last year. American Police can't even maintain law and order in one of the most visited cities in the world!!! In China 🇨🇳, no one ever got shot in Shanghai, no crime. America democracy is a failed system, just like INDIA a failed democracy.
Singapore MRT: you don't have to buy card. Just tap your credit card :)
One time in Beijing, I took a line and the doors closed very quickly, imagine if u get stuck, that could cause a big danger, but that's not really bad cuz when the doors gonna close, i don't think people will squeeze and the other lines dont really have this, I like both btw
You say it is pricey but obviously as you’ve gotten the unlimited tourist pass. But if you were to pay the travel fare for buses and MRTs using a normal card or contactless payment like your credit cards, Apply pay etc., it is relatively affordable getting around.
No need to compare! Both are impressive! Greetings from the Lion City❤❤
1) If you are changing from MTR to Bus and vice versa, you don't have to carry any umbrellas during rainy day in Singapore. 2) SG is less crowded than CN 3) SG price is higher 4) Air cond. quality is better in SG than CN. Viola!
MTR is in Hong Kong
Everything in Singapore is expensive
Expensive my ass
Come here to my Hometown
Food cost $2-3
Because it’s a first world city. Funny how people don’t complain that Hong Kong is expensive or London.
What you expect from a first world developed country with a under developed country? Compare with other well developed city then say.
@@ryanseet8314"Singapore is expensive" yet travel to Japan/Tokyo every holiday.
@@ryanseet8314 Expensive food but sub-standard quality.
Give me Singapore’s understated class over China’s gaudy pseudo-futurist “design” any day.
Should not buy the tourist pass. Use visa/master or Singtel Sim card/transport from 7-11.
The difference? English signboards & 3 other main languages. Other major cities do broadcast in international languages but majority of their population are mono linguistic & have no idea what the train comm is talking about.
Always loved this country/city! Will visit one of these days
Singapore people earn more than the chinese and thats why tickets in singapore seem more expensive compare to china.
It takes a special skill to get lost in singapore subway.
Just functional? Just taking train & getting to destination? Are there any other functions to train stations I don’t know about? 0:09
Attention please , the station floor is wet , please mind your step
Hope both are good but different.
Singapore's MRT use a lot of Chinese construction companies as subcontractors to do the tunneling and they use many chinese build trains. So the two MRT are very similar from a technical perspective.
They are similar more because they are all largely based on Western designs. Not as if there is a unique "Chinese characteristic" in tunnel design. 😆
@@huaiwei is there a western tunnel design ? troll
6:23 English, Chinese, Malay (Indigenous people language) and Tamil (Southern Indian language).
I'm Singaporean.
Having travelled extensively on both, while Singapore's is world-class, I think China is far better!
You should compare apple to apple such as the subway systems of Hong Kong and Singapore. Hong Kong's MTR (Mass Transit Railway) and Singapore's (MRT) Mass Rapid Tramsit are very much alike but I don't want to go deep here 😁 In my opinion, Japan's subway system is the closest one which you can compare with China's.
ABOUT THE PRICY u could have bought the ez link card which is wayyyy cheaper and can be used forever
I have a Chinese passport but I live in Singapore. But except for the crowds in china, I think china mrts are better. Singapore have crowds too tho
I am from 🇸🇬 and traveled to China ChongQing / Xi’an last November.
Both subways are great.
Unlike before pandemic I experienced in Shanghai, very few talked loud / blast their handphones. 👍
Same as China. FYI, I came to Singapore in 1997, and my home town is Chengdu China.
I think one point to note is that the China's stations are much newer, so they do have the opportunity to take in lessons from past metro systems of other countries and make it better. That's not to say China's hard work and impressive stations built are to be expected, but to perhaps consider that age does plays a big role in comparing metro stations. Some key areas would include how old they are, the technologies available back then, how well they are maintained over the years, and how they overcome challenges that may not have been considered (or even solvable) in the earlier days.
Having said that, nice video and i personally find the stations in both countries to be very impressive :)
Before China development is no better than Singapore but after it is far better. Their HSR is far better than most countries.
just tap your credit cards, don't need to buy a tourist card.
Please do not lean against the train doors , next station Havelock
Both are equally good and in the same league, and relatively better than subway system in some* countries. Not laughable comparison.
Rafa here is a correction about you mentioning Singapore station signs are written in English, Chinese and Hindi. You should correct Hindi to Tamil which is one of 3 official languges in Singapore.
Both are impressive, I just hope they continue to thrive along with South Korea and Japan and other countries to follow
The two countries are just INCOMPARABLE, just make your usual comparisons with other countries that fit in such a comparison.Surely, the population of Singapore is not even comparable to that of a 4 tier city in china😂,not mentioning the size of Singapore, although it is a wealthy country.
The size, magnitude,number and construction of HSR in china is on a grandeur scale ,and thats why all railways and subways around the world combined cant even match China's scale.❤
It is hard to compare Singapore with any 1st~2nd tier China city in public transportation, like apple and orange. For example, Singapore is a cosmopolitan city/country with area of 743 km², and a China city such Chengdu with an area of 14348 km². In term of logistics and operations, China city subway system has much difficult and more tasks to be performed.
Singapore is a small country, so management is so much simpler. China is vast and have longer miles to cover. Both countries train station are nice, but I give the edge to China. As for fares, I think price are expensive to maintain the station in Singapore than in China, so the costs are passed on to the travellers. Don't compare NYC subway with these countries. It's simply poor management and home for many homeless people during winter and you need to be more aware of your surrounding because there are so many crazy people around. You just don't know when you'll become another statistics.
If you exclude the $10 refundable deposit, $12 for single day ticket for an unlimited numbers of trips for use on both MRT trains and public buses is not that expensive by world standard.
MRT is the blueprint for MTR and MTR is the blueprint for Chinese subway… enough said. Without MRT, chinese subway won’t look like what it is today… first driverless subway lines are in MRT… first subway system with all PSD are MRT…
No way… HK MTR can never be compared to SG MRT. HK MTR are all old and dilapidated, and often covered with graffiti. The train staffs are rude too. In comparison, SG trains and stations are well maintained, and are constantly upgraded since coming into service in 1980s. They look as new as it can be, and the payment system is world class too. One can pay via cards or app payments, making it hassle free for anyone even foreigners
He’s not wrong to say SG led the way. In almost all aspects of system management and train and station upgrades over the decades. Whereas HK one left to rot over the years, and Chinese ones look clean and nice because they are just so new. Chinese ones are good though :)
@@vennsim71 lol when was the last time you go to HK? Watch too many Hk movies eh?
@@mingzmings88 lol first of all im not a singkie. I am not kiasu like y’’all. But i follow transportation closely and actually currently live in China.
@@mingzmings88 whether you believe or not, it’s the truth, Sg visited Britain, HK and Japan before building our MRT, then later China visited SG in the 90s too, later when China advanced, Singapore benefitted from their technologies too. Countries learnt from one another, assisted one another to improve. As a Singaporean, if you google it you will learnt that Singapore have always been learning and upgrading and are actively involved with assisting countries in Asia and other developing nations.
@@mingzmings88 Assist is not that big of a word considering that Singapore had went above and beyond during China’s initial developments. Singaporeans deputy prime minister resigned from his duties to be their consultant for their infrastructure development and city planning for a duration of 6 years, shared and explained in details how to set up a open market to attract foreign investors, translated and conducted management courses for government officials and civil servants. Singapore government took the lead and encourage oversea countries in the west to invest and trade. Singapore’s school open up more courses and suggested western nations to accept Chinese foreign students enrollment in their schools. Local businesses have always been encouraged to invest in China till now. All these information can be found online, many Chinese press and academics published articles related to China and Singapore relations with clear details. All I did was just mentioning a bit from what I recalled. So is assist to big of a word? It’s so weird to think that there are so many information out there, yet people are unwilling to do their research before making statements that will hurt the relations between 2 nations, causing unnecessary misunderstandings. I wonder if so called patriotism are beneficial or harmful?
SG’s are functional and minimalist. Definitely not ostentatious, and not pretentiously so-called futuristic, but up to date technology! There is one feature you did not mention: Many underground stations have bomb shelters preparing for defence.
China's rail is mainly for their own residents usage.
So not for tourist like Singapore.
By and by the US will have to build more city subway connections to reduce her carbon footprint of individually own cars. With the rising fuel bill , the way to go is to use the affordable mass rapid transport system.
That’s not going to happen. Simple infrastructure building can take years. To link entire cities up like Singapore is mission impossible for the Americans
Are Chinese subway and bus transit systems integrated? Can the fares of bus rides and train rides be combined and rebated as a single journey if the entire journey happened on the same day? Or are the fares calculated separately?
No need for the chinese commuters as tgey have ebike or rental bike to go around with free parking. The bus link is only good if you travel from home and transfer to train. if just from short distance home to train station or central just to get something is going to cost you double journing fare and there is a short time limit for the transfer fare. The devils are in the detail if you observe closely. Juvenile simply can't think deeply.
In Guangzhou, one pass or one app on phone pays all modes of public transportation (bus, train, ferry). Fares are calculated separately among different rides. Payment method is easy and very cheap!
s$12 (usd9) for unlimited travel a day is expensive?
For us$9, it is expensive for one day unlimited in Singapore. The price is designed for tourists like NYC here. I think the designs of the subway stations in China are over exaggerating, or perhaps intentionally to get attention from used to be a sleepy and backward country. The message is not anymore inwarded, now China is once again, a glorious and modern. Meanwhile in Singapore, they are more focused on praticality and efficiency rather than beauty contest.
because it's not feasible in Singapore. It's a small city state with a huge military budget ( #1 or 2 in the world per capita wise ).
@firstlast-pt5pp The reality is that Singapore has to protect its interests.
Why can't a subway station be both beautiful and efficient? I don't understand your logic.
@@Itward985 sour grapes reply.
@drewh3224 According to Scott Ritter, the former UN weapon inspector, Singapore is America's aircraft carrier.
China is a big country...... China should do better....
The newer the subway, the nicer it is. China subways are much newer and hence they look more futuristic!
Both subways are safe, clean and efficient and surpassed those in the rest of the world. China has the slight edge due to its lower fare prices, massive scale, spaciousness and futuristic appearance. Being more congested, Singapore MTR is more like what you see in Hong Kong.
No way… HK MTR can never be compared to SG MRT. HK MTR are all old and dilapidated, and often covered with graffiti. The train staffs are rude too. In comparison, SG trains and stations are well maintained, and are constantly upgraded since coming into service in 1980s. They look as new as it can be, and the payment system is world class too. One can pay via cards or app payments, making it hassle free for anyone even foreigners
@@vennsim71 I agree that Singapore MTR is better maintained than Hong Kong’s. But if you read my entire sentence, I prefixed my comments with ‘Being more congested…’.
how about hong kong mtr vs singapore mrt? thanks
Singapore MRT are just acceptable as modern for today the best in seasia region with BKK n KL follow closely. but the China one is from the future delivered for today's people.
Team singapore i’m going to singapore at my birthday ❤🎉 how lovely those countries are i won’t forget china still february 10 is chinese new hear so i just wanna say kung hei fat choi❤
Singapore MRT is much more expensive because everything is exported and buy from other countries at a very high price.
Direction is not really good in Singapore on the platform.
would each step in SINGAPORE cost approximately 3 or 4 USD?
Are you allowed to brings durians into subways in China?
The smelly durian cannot bring into the Singapore MRT. Does this answer your question?
@@Dragon-gl1rw No,_you_didn't.Read_the_question_again.
Are you allowed to brings durians into subways in China?_China_not_Singapore.
You can but you can't open it I think
chewing gum is banned in Singapore
Don't think is far to compare pricing, we have different cost of living
Singapore is smaller than Hong Kong and just half of population of Hong Kong. it is not wise enough to compare a small hill and himalaya mountain
We actually send personnel to learn from several countries that had metro services then. And Hong Kong was one of the places that was visited. Very thankful, that HK shared their knowledge and experiences with Singapore.
Haha! Singapore is 5+ million compared to 7+ million in HK which is more than half! Since SG has a flatter terrain, it has more buildings than HK. HK's natural scenery is more dramatic and scenic than SG though because of their mountains, beautiful bay and dotted with many little islands.
HK island is not big either
@@s._3560half of Singapore population is foreigners bro lol
yes indeed Singapore MRT is expensive but still cheaper than Bangkok, Bangkok is most expensive metro system in South East Asia
SIngapore MRT is the best, even some said better than China subway!!!
I only know they are definitely better than the old London Underground.
Absolutely, I've been in London for few years, delays and disruption are very common on the Tube. The only good thing is that you can enjoy cheaper fares by using Oyster card, travelling off-peak and avoiding Zone 1 by taking longer route.
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