ISLAND-WIDE TRAIN SERVICE

Mr M. P. D. Nair asked the Minister for Communications and Works whether, in view of the increased convenience of the travelling public that will result from the efficient running of an Internal Island-wide Train Service, Government will consider instituting an enquiry into the desirability and practicability of such a service in Singapore, the initial step being a shuttle service between Johore Bahru and Clifford Pier.

Mr Francis Thomas: The possibility of using local railway transport to supplement road transport has, of course, been widely discussed for many years and has been under consideration in connection with the planned development of the residential areas of Singapore. The problem was studied by the International Bank Mission, and further consideration will be given to it in the light of the recommendations of the Bank Mission.