Extension of Operating Hours of MRT Station Pedestrian Walkways

Debated in Parliament on 24 Mar 2016.

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Sitoh Yih Pin asked if underground pedestrian walkways at Potong Pasir and other MRT stations can stay open after the stations close early in the morning.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that pedestrian links are typically kept open 24 hours for public convenience unless strong security reasons justify otherwise.
He explained that at Potong Pasir, the walkway leads directly to the platform and keeping it open after hours could pose vandalism risks.
The default policy is to maintain 24-hour access but exceptions are made for security concerns.
The debate highlighted the balance between public convenience and the need to protect MRT infrastructure.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked the Minister for Transport whether the underground pedestrian walkway at the Potong Pasir and other affected MRT stations can remain open for public use even after the MRT stations have stopped their operations in the early morning hours.

Khaw Boon Wan

Pedestrian links are kept open round the clock for the convenience of pedestrians. This is the default position, unless there are strong reasons not to do so.

In the case of Potong Pasir MRT Station, the underground pedestrian link leads directly to the station’s platform. If it is kept open after MRT operating hours, it can pose security issues, such as vandalism of station property.

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Sitoh Yih Pin asked if underground pedestrian walkways at Potong Pasir and other MRT stations can stay open after the stations close early in the morning.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that pedestrian links are typically kept open 24 hours for public convenience unless strong security reasons justify otherwise.
He explained that at Potong Pasir, the walkway leads directly to the platform and keeping it open after hours could pose vandalism risks.
The default policy is to maintain 24-hour access but exceptions are made for security concerns.
The debate highlighted the balance between public convenience and the need to protect MRT infrastructure.

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Extension of Operating Hours of MRT Station Pedestrian Walkways

Debated in Parliament on 24 Mar 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Sitoh Yih Pin asked if underground pedestrian walkways at Potong Pasir and other MRT stations can stay open after the stations close early in the morning.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that pedestrian links are typically kept open 24 hours for public convenience unless strong security reasons justify otherwise.
He explained that at Potong Pasir, the walkway leads directly to the platform and keeping it open after hours could pose vandalism risks.
The default policy is to maintain 24-hour access but exceptions are made for security concerns.
The debate highlighted the balance between public convenience and the need to protect MRT infrastructure.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Khaw Boon Wan

Pedestrian links are kept open round the clock for the convenience of pedestrians. This is the default position, unless there are strong reasons not to do so.

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Sitoh Yih Pin asked if underground pedestrian walkways at Potong Pasir and other MRT stations can stay open after the stations close early in the morning.
Khaw Boon Wan stated that pedestrian links are typically kept open 24 hours for public convenience unless strong security reasons justify otherwise.
He explained that at Potong Pasir, the walkway leads directly to the platform and keeping it open after hours could pose vandalism risks.
The default policy is to maintain 24-hour access but exceptions are made for security concerns.
The debate highlighted the balance between public convenience and the need to protect MRT infrastructure.

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Extension of Operating Hours of MRT Station Pedestrian Walkways

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Khaw Boon Wan

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Extension of Operating Hours of MRT Station Pedestrian Walkways

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Khaw Boon Wan

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