Ever found yourself stuck in the peak hour rush, wishing for a train all to yourself?
For some Primary 5 (P5) students, this wish did come true. MRT trains were apparently chartered to transport primary school students back from the National Education (NE) show, dropping them off at various stations.
Some folks who didn’t get to enjoy such a convenience during their time were understandably jealous, though many applauded the move which helps students get home safely.
On 10 Jul, TikToker @adiel_rusyaidi brought attention to the chartered trains via a now viral video on the social media platform.
Source: @adiel_rusyaidi on TikTok
According to him, the trains were specially reserved to transport P5 students returning from the NE show.
They would stop at specific MRT stations near their respective schools, so students from each school may alight.
Source: @adiel_rusyaidi on TikTok
Each train may ferry students from different schools, which explains why the clip shows children donning different uniforms.
Source: @adiel_rusyaidi on TikTok
The lucky students who were able to return via the trains were the subject of many netizens’ envy.
Source: TikTok
Many shared that they would have appreciated such an arrangement when they were students themselves.
Source: TikTok
Others simply appreciated the wholesome nature of the event, as well as the assistance offered to students.
Source: TikTok
Of course, there were users who did experience travelling in such a manner. One netizen recalled sitting on the floor while waiting for their ‘special’ trains.
Source: TikTok
Another described it as ‘fun’ even though the train was packed.
Source: TikTok
This apparently isn’t the first time such an event has been organised for students, either.
According to SG Trains, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Service (NS) Spectator Team had worked together to allocate such transportation for students before.
Only those at a school within walking distance of an MRT station would have the luxury of travelling in a chartered train.
The trains would transport them to and from the venue, with different boarding doors for each school.
Schools having reserved trains for their students isn’t just unique to the NE show, either. In 2014, Anglo-Chinese Independent School (ACSI) chartered five trains to transport students to the National Stadium.
Even as we stew in jealousy, we should keep in mind that such amenities are of great help to young students.
Deploying trains specifically to transport students from the major event will help them get home in a safe and timely manner.
As NE shows do end at a comparatively late timing, we’re sure parents and children alike are very appreciative of the arrangement.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from @adiel_rusyaidi on TikTok.
He made sure all the passengers were served before taking a slice for himself.
The doctor recommended a 2-week gap between manicures to allow nails to recover.
The dog stayed with its owner until she was discharged.
Plus, stand a chance to win a BYD electric car.
Following the incident, netizens felt compelled to reconsider pork consumption.
The dog, Taohu, was inseparable from its owner, who raised it from puppyhood.