Finally they are removing the vertical pole at the doorway but ...

Finally the authorities are removing the vertical pole at the doorway of the MRT trains. I guess it is because the people are in-charge are finally taking the train on a frequent basis and are observing what is causing the congestion at the train doors. It is very common to see people coming to the train, going to the vertical pole and leaning against it, and refusing to move from it. It gets worst if the person has a big luggage or stroller.

However, the authorities should not neglect one aspect of the problem. The drivers. Those who take the trains on the frequent basis know that for SMRT trains, the closing of the doors of the trains are not consistent. Sometimes, the signal for the closing of the doors will immediately sound after the doors open. These small little things must be ironed out before this extends to the other trains as the passengers will take a slightly longer time to get out of the train if they are deeper within the train.

I hope the next improvement they will make is to improve the signage at the station itself so that it is obvious from within the train which station you're at. The digital signages within the train malfunction quite often and its near impossible to see which station you're at from within the train.