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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2011
- SINGAPORE: Singapore's Circle Line rail network got off to a start on the first day of full operations, with the remaining 12 train stations from HarbourFront to Caldecott opening on Saturday morning.
It's also the first day of higher fares for bus and train rides, with adults who use the EZ-link card paying about two cents more per ride.
But that didn't stop self-professed trainspotter Jay Tan from hopping on.
The 23-year-old waiter took one of the first trains out, just after 5.30am.
He said: "Well I'm on one of the first trains out and it's been a smooth journey so far. Very few people on board. I suspect because most would prefer sleeping in on a Saturday morning. But not reporters like me, my hardworking camera crew and of course, a few train enthusiasts.
"I'm too excited, I (couldn't) sleep last night ... I wanted to board the first train. I also like to board the bus, take a bus photo at the bus stop outside the bus interchange doing bus spotting or trainspotting, sometimes. Like either the new train or new bus, I really like it very much."
Another commuter Samuel Gan said: "The air-con was like malfunctioning because like one moment was like you are in the desert, then suddenly in the other moment like you are in the Arctic."
Several commuters said they'll switch to the Circle Line.
A girl said:" "The bus service is very crowded, quite jam after work. So I need to use this."
A man said: "It's a very good connector to people and places. I really am glad that it is done after so many years."
Another commuter shared the same sentiment: "It's very convenient for me. Otherwise, I need to take the bus."
With plenty of other passengers expected, preparations were in place to welcome them.
Jack Chan, manager, Station Operations, SMRT Rail Operations Division, said: "We have over 200 over staff who have gone through six months of intensive training. (Additionally) they have actually also gone through three months of trial running to lead-up until today.
"(Also) we have employed about 50 over staff for the first week for this opening, most of which we have concentrated at the interchanges because we expect more people at these stations."
With the Circle Line fully open, travel time can be shortened by up to 17 minutes.
I thought this was the noose.
I seriously couldn't believe this was an actual news report LOL !
you are in the desert, then suddenly the next moment, you are in the Arctic. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one moment in the desert den another moment you are in the artic. HAHAHA
Samuel: "Then suddenly the next moment, you are like in the artic."
Me, who lives in Canada: "Bruh..."
bruh
I ended up here from a reddit comment. This is so wholesome. I love how passionate and excited they get. It's been so long since I've felt so excited about something that I haven't been able to sleep. Keep doing you, train otaku!
Yeah its quite endearing how the first guy gets , just over the train only
it may seem wholesome but train otakus will yell at people if they fear someone may ruin their shot of a train, or audio recording of a new arrival and/or departure jingle. Otaku is a derogatory term for turbo nerds in Japan and there's a reason people call them "train otaku"
Nice.
If this is an MCQ question he would look like:
A) an otaku
B) a bus/train pervert
C) a bus/train enthusiast
D) some guy paid by SBS
why this dude interview funny people
1st Victim: Jay Tan (Train Otaku)
2nd Victim: Muthusamy (ice queen)
what is the ice queen story???
"EH THIS RAINING GOT ICE CUBES!" During 25 June 2013 hailstorm in SG
Jay tan is like my classmate Aris who is also a bus and train enthusiasts
lol
I didn’t sleep for 2 weeks, was waiting for the rare bus
The aircon is like errr Malfunctioning.. one moment you are in the Desert one moment you are in the Artic! LOL! So cute!
"one moment you are like in the desert and one moment you are like in the Arctic"
Cool Story, Bro.
Me when the CB ends
"early morning commuting action"...sounds hot. where can i get some?
dude your passion for trains and buses is admirable.
Nobody:
Samuel Gan: so basically, it was like todoroki in there
1:13 is gold
This guy is an overnight legend. I wanna go Jayspotting and see this guy for real. hahahhaahahahha :D
9 years later, Jay is the first customer at 'floating' Apple store at Marina Bay Sands.
WOW
different person
Different guy
12 years later and I still come here for train otaku in 2024 😂😂
suddenly u r in the desert then suddenly u r in the artic
1:32 Can't believe they got to interview the real Jackie Chan
This is where the Noose gets its inspiration. TAP THE ENERGON!!
THIS CLIP IS FUCKING FUNNY! I CAN'T SLEEP BECAUSE THERE'S A NEW TRAIN OPERATING. HAHAHAHA!!!! * sarcasm*
skepticalCAL88 they are train enthus what to expect man
eh SLONG, I know you can't resist that sexy upper lip.
@crazylazybum haha actually i'm happy to see this, it is finally a fair representation of our community.. no matter what our first language is, every community has people who do not speak english well, people who are so excited about new mrt opening, people who talk about artic and desert in normal day conversations haha this is singapore! this is people!
i like trains
LOL? artic then dessert nice singlish there man :D
Will this legend be spotted again during DTL opening tml?
Train enthusiast cringing at the camera since his classmates will mock him 😂
For the first time the subtitles are a must....
I am a Bus and train fan too. I don't see anything wrong being it. :)
the auntie was hilarious!!!! lolololol
COOL STORIES BRO!!
I like trains
"take a bus photo at the bus stop,outside the bus interchange" FUNNIEST LINE EVER! XD Still want to take photo.Loll
When there are new stations, they need more people to guard the stations and be in the passenger service
jay tan is my hero
WHOLESOME
Lol , there was a trace of slur as he spoke , google translated wrongly ...perhaps too early to catch a train .
one moment was like you are in the desert then another moment was like you are in the arctic
Someone is a crazy fan
Apparently, the trains and the busses turn him ON! WHAT A LIFE!
we totally need a remix
omg.. the first few Singaporean who are being interviewed have the same type of English as Ris Low.
Its a very good KONEKtor to people and places
It's even funnier reading the comments LOL! I love Singapore. =D
OMG SO FUNNY I AM LAUGHING SO MUCH I HAVE DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Samuel Gan, clearly a master of the simile.
so thomson east coast line arent u waiting? or u gone back to sleep
Jay Tan: the singapore version of the troll face "forever alone" HAHAHHA
quite jam.... after uuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... after work....
so excited about taking the first train that he couldnt sleep hahahahahahaha
1:53 System hang or read error?
listening to the interviewees, i thought i was watching the noose
all?ALL? Did you remember the stations opening from Promenade to Marina Bay and HabourFront to Marina Bay?!
I like trains.
TEL3 opens today!
'I am too excited, could not sleep last night.' Bcos it's the only chance to board a non jammed packed train.
Nice.
My first reaction when i watched this...." Eh Noose Ar?
He's like the IRL version of the "I Like Trains" guy from asdf
Dhoby Ghaut to Marymount is open in 2009-2010
@courage1250 of course not, but it's not a very good metaphor, is it? for a comparison with an unconditioned train cabin?
Which school that 2nd guy come from. Desert school
quite hip eh, doing bus popping!
Just like The Noose!
Conclusion: Never interview people during unholy hours in the morning.
Desert to Arctic must be playing too many counter-strike
Did they really say Train Otaku
Jay is 31 years old alr:O
who else noticed Jay saying "... take a bus photo, na ge bus stop."
Haha! I thought this was The Noose!!!!
@ZelTheChase Shouldnt it be "got aircon complain air-con TOO cold, no air-con then complain very hot" ?
he's working at vivo :x
Jay Tan: Singapore's next 'Densha Otaku'?
Nice thumbnail 💀👍
@hzqjn That's teleportation right there, in your face! hahahaha!
WAKAKAKA 1:50 ....."QUITE JAM AFTER UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....AFTER WORK"
@yammmmy well guess who will be sent to such assignments at such an early hour!
Good news
Did he say he popped buses?
I prefer the old buses
Sounds like the Noose! Where's Babarella?
done.. facebook page created =)
Jay Tan (Train Otaku)
there should be a facebook group for jay tan fans and trainspotting fans :D
Bus Popping. A new dance style?
one moment you're in the desert, and in the next moment it's like you're in the arctic! wtf!!
Chill out guys, don't hate on these people. You're in Singapore. We practically invented broken English, okay. And Samuel Gan is not dumb, he's a smart kid. Used to be in my class.
The Noose should do a spoof for this
This morning with TEL3 opening
"I also like to board the BUS and take a BUS photo at the BUS stop outside the BUS interchange doing BUS spotting"
Singlish really made this funny haha
did anyone hear:
"outsaide de busterchain doing bus popping or trainspotting"
The train otaku work at a restaurant called Hong kong kim gary at Vivo.
I thought it was the NOOSE for a moment......
he must be a friend of sheldon cooper; they are both obsessed with trains. "couldn't sleep all night!?" seriously O.o
I thought the Train Otaku can't sleep on the Circle Line lol
A former ntv7 newscaster Gerald Lam on News 5 Tonight
I really know his face
Channel 5 news aiming for an emmy's nomination too?
talk about hyperbolic eh?
the irony? it's the last interviewee (a migrant) that speaks the best english