Morning peak congestion on northeast rail lines falls 9% following pilot

Morning peak travel in the northeast has fallen by 9%, six months into a pilot to reduce congestion on rail systems there. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says the shift is a “win-win” situation for commuters, who either enjoy a less crowded train ride or a free one. Regarding the impact of rising fuel costs on public transport, Mr Siow notes that an annual fare review exercise has not begun yet. Mr Siow is also part of a ministerial committee responding to the impact of the Middle East conflict on Singapore. He says the government will see what more it can do if the situation deteriorates. He adds the priority is to support those who will be affected by fuel price hikes.