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The MRT is Singapore's subway system. It's cool, clean, safe, and reliable, providing service from the far west reaches of the island to the far east parts on the east-west line and running in a loop around the north part of the island on the north-south line. The lines are color coded to make it easy to find the train you're looking for (see the MRT map in this singapore & malaysia websection for specifics). The two lines intersect at the Raffles Place Interchange in Chinatown/Shenton Way, at City Hall in the Historic Distinct, and in the western part of the island at the jurong East Interchange. (By the way, don’t let the “East” fool you-Jurong /east is actuallv in thc western part of the island.) MRT operating hours vary between lines and stops, with the earliest train beginning service daily at 5:15am and the last train ending at 12:47am.

Fares range from S80¢ to S$1.80 {US454-US$1.05), depending on which stations you travel between. System charts are prominently displayed in all MRT stations to help you find your appropriate fare, which you pay with an E`Z,-Link fare card. Singlefare cards can be purchased at vending machines at MRT stations. See above for information on stored-fare cards. (One caution: A fare card cannot be used by 2 people for the same trip; each must have his own.)

For more information, call TransitLink TeleInfo at 1800J7674333 (daily 24 hr.).

Singapore's bus system comprises an extensive web of routes that reach virtually everywhere on the island. Itcan be intimidating for newcomers, but once you get your feet wet, you'll feel right at home. There are two main bus services, SBS (Singapore Bus Service) and TIBS (Trans-Island Bus Service). Most buses are dean, but not all are air-conditioned.

Start off first by purchasing the latest edition of the TransitLink Guide for about S$1.50 (US854) at the TransitLink office in any MRT station, at a bus interchange.. This tiny book is a very handy guide that details each route and stop, indicating connections with MRT stations and fares for each trip. Next to the guide, the best thing to do is simply ask people for help. At any crowded bus stop there will always be somebody who speaks English and is willing to help out a lost stranger.
You can also ask the bus driver where you need to go, and he’ll tell you the fare, how to get there, and even when to get off.

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