In 1997, Clark Quay in Singapore was jammed packed with people. It was a place to be seen and to see the night scene. Many couples and small group of friends can be seen sitting down by the river every few steps. It was a good time for business owners of Clark Quay. They must be laughing all the way to the bank.
In year 2003, things changed. Another visit there on a Saturday night, showed that the same Clark Quay walkway, has few people and shops are empty of clubbers and drinkers. In fact the place was almost deserted.
In year 2003, Dhoby Ghaut Northeast line MRT was not crowded on a Saturday afternoon.
In year 2011, the same Dhoby Ghaut Northeast line MRT was packed with people during peak hour that some passengers could not take the train. The interchange at Dhoby Ghaut was also very crowded with people switching trains. It was hard not to bump into another passenger.
What a difference a few years can do. Will things go back to the time when Dhoby Ghaut interchange is deserted?
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