SINGAPORE: Transport operator SMRT, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and French train maker Alstom are investigating the three disruptions which hit the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) in a week. Engineers are looking into the root causes of the incidents on Dec 27, Dec 29 and Jan 2, SMRT said in a Facebook post late on Friday … Read more
“If the weather holds up, we are on target to switch on the power supply system and to test the new turnout tracks with trains,” Mr Chia said. Testing will take place across Monday, with Tuesday as a buffer to ensure trains run smoothly. Thereafter, the work site will have to be handed back to … Read more
As part of the review, the workgroup will conduct a peer benchmarking exercise with the Guangzhou Metro Corporation and the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation. “This will allow us to exchange insights, and benchmark against the two leading metro operators with world-class safety and reliability records,” SMRT said. “SMRT remains committed to making continual improvements … for the … Read more
SINGAPORE: Recovery works on the East-West Line are progressing, following the days-long disruption that has hit Singapore’s second-oldest train line. In a Facebook update, rail operator SMRT said “as of Saturday (Sep 28), we have successfully recovered and completed functionality tests on three track point machines and associated trackside equipment”. “Power rails have also been … Read more
