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Good Helpful Signage - 26

Signage in the Subway system were changed twice, once in 2002 and again in 2008. The 2002 changes added in more complete English-language signs, removed the old, clunky signs that, at times, saw Chinese characters put in opposite directions, and added exit letters instead of referring to exits as (for example) "North Side Hall Exits." The 2008 signage revamp put all signs on par with standards seen in Line 5, which began with the new signage standards already on Day 1. Station names were also added outside every station, and line numbers were added onto the signs. Signs have already been updated for all of Lines 1 and 2, and are picking up on Line 13 and the Batong Line.

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