Sentosa's Original Name is Pulau Blakang Mati which meant EXTINCTION all perished without any single survival or descendant. It's Original Chinese Name is 绝后岛 with identical meaning.
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Mount Faber cable car affected by bad weather
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 16 November 2010 2132 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Cable car operator Mount Faber Leisure Group temporarily ceased operations on Tuesday due to bad weather.
The Group said it was taking precautionary measures to monitor the situation and ensure operations continue as per normal
It has since resumed operations after the bad weather cleared.
On Sunday, the cable car system was also halted when lightning activity was detected.
In line with standard operating procedures, the crew immediately conducted a safety inspection on the cable car system.
Within minutes, communication was put out to guests who were riding in the cabins at the time.
There were 20 guests who were seated in four to five cabins and they were asked to remain calm as stoppage is normal.
The inspections showed that there were no disruptions to the electrical system.
In the meantime, the cable car's independent backup system was activated to re-start the rides and bring the cabins to the nearest cable car station.
All guests were given a full refund.
-CNA/fa
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1093888/1/.html
Mount Faber cable car affected by bad weather
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 16 November 2010 2132 hrs
Jewel Cable Car
Photos 1 of 1
Jewel Cable Car
Twitter Digg
SINGAPORE: Cable car operator Mount Faber Leisure Group temporarily ceased operations on Tuesday due to bad weather.
The Group said it was taking precautionary measures to monitor the situation and ensure operations continue as per normal
It has since resumed operations after the bad weather cleared.
On Sunday, the cable car system was also halted when lightning activity was detected.
In line with standard operating procedures, the crew immediately conducted a safety inspection on the cable car system.
Within minutes, communication was put out to guests who were riding in the cabins at the time.
There were 20 guests who were seated in four to five cabins and they were asked to remain calm as stoppage is normal.
The inspections showed that there were no disruptions to the electrical system.
In the meantime, the cable car's independent backup system was activated to re-start the rides and bring the cabins to the nearest cable car station.
All guests were given a full refund.
-CNA/fa
