SBS Transit's statement implies sabotaging DTL is child's play, OMG!

The power fault that caused service to be disrupted on the Downtown Line 1 on Friday night could have been triggered by a child who had accidentally activated the detrainment door device, said operator SBS Transit.

This caused the emergency brakes to be automatically applied, resulting in a tripping of the power supply to the line which is a safety feature of the system, it added. "Based on CCTV footage, we note that there were some children playing around the detrainment door area. A small girl appears to have accidentally activated the detrainment door device," said SBS Transit. "We are still investigating the incident and apologise to all affected."

Service on the newly-opened line was down at about 9pm on Friday, and resumed at 10.10pm. SBS Transit said 50 passengers on one train were detrained at Bayfront station. The operator deployed free bus bridging services for affected commuters, and buses passing by affected stations were also free.

It is the second breakdown for the six-station, 4.3km line which began operating just five days ago. The line runs from Chinatown to Bugis. On its opening day on Dec 22, service was disrupted for 15 minutes due to a train fault. The problem took place around noon at Bayfront station and delayed services between Bugis and Chinatown. It was quickly resolved and full service resumed not long after.

If children can accidentally sabo the MRT system, what does it tell you about those responsible for implementing the system

Confuseous said:

This caused the emergency brakes to be automatically applied, resulting in a tripping of the power supply to the line which is a safety feature of the system, it added. "Based on CCTV footage, we note that there were some children playing around the detrainment door area. A small girl appears to have accidentally activated the detrainment door device," said SBS Transit. "We are still investigating the incident and apologise to all affected."

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So presumably the parents of the small girl will be paying a big fine?

Confuseous said:

The power fault that caused service to be disrupted on the Downtown Line 1 on Friday night could have been triggered by a child who had accidentally activated the detrainment door device, said operator SBS Transit.

This caused the emergency brakes to be automatically applied, resulting in a tripping of the power supply to the line which is a safety feature of the system, it added ...

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obviously, there's design failure as it did not cater 4 accidental detrainment door device activation ...


solution? ... fine 4 any1 who accidentally activate any detrainment door device! ...

po2wq said:

obviously, there's design failure as it did not cater 4 accidental detrainment door device activation ...


solution? ... fine 4 any1 who accidentally activate any detrainment door device! ...

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"This is an isolated incident, & the system is not fully functional, at the moment, we are giving free rides to test; when we start collecting fares, be sure that we have the highest standard in any rail operations in the world, our staff are well trained to handle any situation". " We apologize for the inconvenience caused & look forward in providing you with an affordable ride soon" SMLJ spokesperson.

jw5 said:

So presumably the parents of the small girl will be paying a big fine?

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"We show great restrain in not talking action against the parent of the girl, for kids, will be kids & this is the festive season" SMLJ spokesperson.

Pushing the blame to a child. A new low even for a screwed up organization like smrt.

Confuseous said:

The power fault that caused service to be disrupted on the Downtown Line 1 on Friday night could have been triggered by a child who had accidentally activated the detrainment door device, said operator SBS Transit. This caused the emergency brakes to be automatically applied, resulting in a tripping of the power supply to the line which is a safety feature of the system, it added. "Based on CCTV footage, we note that there were some children playing around the detrainment door area. A small girl appears to have accidentally activated the detrainment door device," said SBS Transit. "We are still investigating the incident and apologise to all affected."

Service on the newly-opened line was down at about 9pm on Friday, and resumed at 10.10pm. SBS Transit said 50 passengers on one train were detrained at Bayfront station. The operator deployed free bus bridging services for affected commuters, and buses passing by affected stations were also free.

It is the second breakdown for the six-station, 4.3km line which began operating just five days ago. The line runs from Chinatown to Bugis. On its opening day on Dec 22, service was disrupted for 15 minutes due to a train fault. The problem took place around noon at Bayfront station and delayed services between Bugis and Chinatown. It was quickly resolved and full service resumed not long after.

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Read the line ! SMRT ANYHOW POINTING FINGER.
They can't even confirm is child. How can be easily trip by a child????
Try to cover up problem. So commuter beware DTL will breakdown again.

Could have been triggered by a child, well can we say could have been their own system fault?