STANDARD SYMBOLS/SIGNAGES FOR RAIL SERVICES

Mrs Lim Hwee Hua asked the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, in view of the trend towards multiple providers of multi-modal transportation, if he will ensure that a standard set of symbols or signages be used for rail services in order to help the public achieve the benefits of integrated travel services.

Dr John Chen Seow Phun (for the Minister for Communications and Information Technology): Mr Speaker, Sir, yes, I would like to inform the Member that the Land Transport Authority will be implementing a system of signage that will apply consistently for the different modes of public transport, as part of the move towards the provision of integrated multi-modal services.

The system will use both pictograms and words to denote the different transport modes. For example, a pictogram of a train and the words "MRT" will be used at all MRT stations, regardless of who operates it.