26/09/2018

Spate of MRT disruptions

Update 14 Oct 2020: MRT Disruptions That Affected 3 Lines & 36 Stations

A power fault shut down train service on parts of the North-South and East-West MRT Lines at around 7pm on Wednesday (Oct 14), severely disrupting the evening rush-hour commute for many commuters. At 7.30pm, the fault disrupted service along a 16-station stretch of the Circle Line. Preliminary investigations indicate that a faulty power cable had caused the breakdown, which is one of the most serious power-related incidents to hit the MRT network in recent years. Here are some other serious breakdowns:
  • DEC 15 AND 17, 2011
  • JULY 7, 2015
  • APRIL 25, 2016
  • JUNE 28, 2017
  • JULY 12, 2017
  • AUG 17, 2017
  • SEPT 19, 2018
  • OCT 9, 2019

No 'deep-seated cultural issues' at SMRT, says its new CEO Neo Kian Hong
To ensure staff perform, it takes good leadership as well as engagement with the ground, said SMRT's chief executive Neo Kian Hong. ST FOTO: MARK CHEONG

The "deep-seated cultural issues" of human error or failure characterised by his predecessor Desmond Kuek do not exist within the SMRT, said its new chief executive Neo Kian Hong on Fri (Nov 16), as he unveiled internal moves geared at improving rail reliability.

"Based on my experience, our people want to do well," said Mr Neo in response to a question from the media during a visit to the SMRT Kim Chuan Depot located off Paya Lebar Road.

"I do not agree with the term (deep-seated cultural issues), because that's not my experience when I engage with the ground."

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Neo contradicts his former boss Kuek saying there is no “deep-seated cultural issues” in SMRT

At a media briefing today (16 Nov), the new SMRT CEO LG (NS) Neo Kian Hong told reporters that the "deep-seated cultural issues" of human error or failure characterised by his predecessor Desmond Kuek do not exist within the SMRT.
"Based on my experience, our people want to do well," said Mr Neo, "I do not agree with the term (deep-seated cultural issues), because that's not my experience when I engage with the ground."
To ensure staff perform, it takes good leadership as well as engagement with the ground, he said. LG (NS) Neo took over from his predecessor LG (NS) Kuek only on 1 Aug. Somehow, in the course of 3.5 months as CEO, he could tell that there is no "deep-seated cultural issues" in SMRT, contradicting what LG (NS) Kuek had said.

Last year, with lapses occurring frequently in SMRT including the infamous tunnel flooding incident, LG (NS) Kuek 4 that the problems in SMRT was due to "deep-seated cultural issues" within the organization. "Indeed, many of our major disruptions in the past have been attributed in some part, or all, to human error or failure. We regret that this is so," LG (NS) Kuek said then.

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New SMRT CEO Neo Kian Hong contradicts predecessor Desmond Kuek

SMRT CEO Neo Kian Hong who was newly-appointed in August this year has gone to the state media to contradict his predecessor Desmond Kuek, blaming him for persistent train breakdowns.

The former army general told state media reporters that he did not find any “cultural issues” that led to the poor performance of SMRT:
“The ‘deep-seated cultural issues’ of human error or failure characterised by Desmond Kuek do not exist within the SMRT. Based on my experience, our people want to do well. I do not agree with the term (deep-seated cultural issues), because that’s not my experience when I engage with the ground.”
SMRT CEO Neo Kian Hong then claimed that Desmond Kuek’s poor leadership led to the persistent train breakdowns:
“To ensure staff perform, it takes good leadership as well as engagement with the ground…In some militaries, they use this term – there are no poor soldiers, there are only poor leaders. This is a team sport. The whole organisation is required.”
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‘Deep-seated cultural issues’ partly to blame for train disruptions: SMRT Group CEO

While rail operator SMRT has been focused on improving train infrastructure over the years, mistakes have been made & there are “deep-seated cultural issues” within the company that have contributed to the major disruptions since 2011.

SMRT’s president & group chief executive officer Desmond Kuek acknowledged this on Monday (Oct 16), in his first public comment following the massive flood-induced train disruption on the Oct 7 & 8 weekend.

Mr Kuek said: “Indeed many of our major disruptions in the past have been attributed in some part, or all, to human error or failure. We regret that this is so.

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SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek on 'deep-seated cultural issues' behind history of service disruptions

In a two-page statement, SMRT's president and group chief executive officer Desmond Kuek apologised to commuters for the Oct 7 20-hour service disruption on the North-South Line, one of the worst in the transport operator's history. He also acknowledged that "many of our major disruptions in the past have been attributed in some part, or all, to human error or failure". This is his statement in full:
  • On behalf of all of us in SMRT, I apologise to members of the public who were affected by last weekend’s disruption. We are all deeply pained by what happened.
  • Many have asked what SMRT has done since the Dec 2011 incidents. Please allow me to address these questions upfront. Since 2012, SMRT has gone into overdrive to address maintenance issues arising from age-related serviceability issues.
  • We beefed up and renewed the Trains team. Staff strength increased from 3,500 to 5,300 today, with nearly triple the number of Engineers to nearly 500 now. Our SMRT Institute was transformed to better meet the professional and vocational training requirements of the workforce that had been significantly expanded to meet the intensified demands. We also tied everyone’s performance incentives to a basket of measures, of which safety and reliability was given the greatest weight.

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Here’s a non-exhaustive list of the things new SMRT CEO Neo Kian Hong has done since taking the helm

The new CEO of SMRT Corporation, Neo Kian Hong, has been very busy ever since taking the helm of the transport operator in August this year. Speaking to reporters at a media briefing on Friday, November 16, Neo ran us through how he spent his first three months undergoing a “crash course” by visiting and talking to staff on the ground, because, he explains:
“There’s no point in describing [operations and maintenance issues] in an office. Might as well go down and see exactly what is going on on the ground.”
He went on to rebut previous SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek’s mention of “deep seated cultural issues” relating to human error and failure within SMRT:
“Our people want to do well. Personally I believe that. I do not agree with the term (deep-seated cultural issues) honestly, because that’s not my experience when I engage with the ground.”
And in another instance, he said:
“I looked at them in the eye and I know they’re committed and they’re proud to do the work.”
Throwing some not-so-subtle shade, Neo, a former Chief of Army and Defence Force, said:
“In the military setting…they will use this term: ‘There are no poor soldiers, there are only poor leaders’.”
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MRT reliability improves in first half of 2018

The rail system has continued to improve, according to first-half reliability data released by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) yesterday.

For the first 6 months of the year, the MRT network averaged 574,000km between delays - up from 555,000km in the first quarter - & 181,000km for the whole of last year. The star performer was the Circle Line, which averaged 1.2 million km between delays.

In terms of major delays - those lasting more than 30 minutes - the system showed a more dramatic improvement. There was only one such incident in the 2nd quarter, compared with three in the first quarter of this year.

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ROLLING STOCK TO LAUGHING STOCK

The public scolding that Singapore’s public transport tsars handed down this week to a handful of rail maintenance workers over a large-scale breakdown is raising questions about where the buck stops in the management of the Lion City’s metro network, as rival Asian metropolises like Hong Kong and Taiwan pull ahead with superior train reliability.

In a rare move, transport minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday criticised workers in charge of anti-flood measures at the metro operator SMRT Corp, after an October 7 flood in a underground tunnel near the suburban Bishan station caused a near 20-hour disruption to parts of the rail network. It was one of Singapore’s worst ever rail breakdowns.

A mechanism designed to remove stormwater from the tunnel failed to work because it was poorly maintained. Khaw said the maintenance team had “failed us”, and urged the metro operator to “nail down who [is] responsible”.

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HOW MANY SINGAPORE MRT BOSSES DOES IT TAKE TO FIX A BROKEN CULTURE?

Like the dreaded vote of confidence handed down to an embattled football club manager just before a sacking, Desmond Kuek, the under-fire chief executive of Singapore’s metro operator SMRT, received uncannily reassuring words from his boss this week.

“He wasn’t parachuted in or asked to go and fix this. He volunteered for this job,” transport minister Khaw Boon Wan said of Kuek, a retired three-star general, as he briefed parliament on Tuesday about the maintenance lapses that led to a large-scale breakdown on October 7.

The episode – one of the worst disruptions in the Singaporean metro network’s 30-year history – has brought into focus a crisis at SMRT as it struggles to put an end to repeated delays and breakdowns.

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Why Do Singaporeans Get So Upset About MRT Breakdowns?

Earlier in July, what could potentially be the worst MRT breakdown to date occurred. During the peak period where most Singaporeans needed the train the most, the North-South and East-West lines were down for hours.

During that period, I saw quite a few comments online about Singaporeans being spoilt to be so upset about a train breakdown. Others called us for being unreasonable and defended SMRT saying that train breakdowns are normal given that these two lines were the first major lines to be built and inefficiencies are inevitable.

Thus, I hope to provide my perspective as a local to share insights as to why Singaporean’s reactions were more than reasonable and why train disruptions are so incredibly frustrating and upsetting for Singaporeans:
  • Transport fares and SMRT’s CEO salary has risen greatly but what hasn’t increased is the efficiency and reliability of the MRT
  • Public transport is the only option for many Singaporeans
  • The government has not kept its end of the bargain
  • We’re always told that our infrastructure and facilities are  ‘world class’

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People frustrated by incidents on public transport system

There are lessons to be learned from the recent problems on the MRT network & the causes need to be established so that things can be put right.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said this on Sun (Nov 19) at the People's Action Party's convention, which was held at Big Box in Jurong.

"We have made progress, but there have been setbacks," said Mr Lee, pointing to the train collision last week at Joo Koon station which left 36 people injured, & October's flooding in a tunnel from Bishan to Braddell MRT stations which resulted in the suspension of services for about 20 hours.

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Here Are All The Problems That Led To Train Breakdowns In Singapore

Singapore’s trains have come under intense scrutiny in ever since the Great Train Breakdown of 2011. The repeated breakdowns and disruptions, once evoking anger, are now met with resignation from Singaporeans.

But has anyone wondered what causes the breakdowns of these trains?

We at MustShareNews have. And we’ve compiled a list of the reasons behind each train breakdown starting from 2011.

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SMRT apologises for recent spate of rail disruptions, says incidents are unrelated

The recent spate of rail disruptions on SMRT's network over the past week were unrelated incidents, the transport operator said in a statement on Tuesday.

Apologising for the inconvenience caused to commuters, SMRT added that it is deeply concerned by the frequency of the delays & is working to improve the reliability & availability of its services.

In its statement, SMRT shared its investigation findings from the recent disruptions.

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Train commuter's 2 days of bad luck

This week cannot end fast enough for a train commuter after she endured three unfortunate events in 2 days.

The 29-yr-old Jurong resident, who wanted to be known only as Ms Anne, could not believe her bad luck when she was affected by a major disruption on the East-West Line (EWL) yesterday morning. The day before, she was also hit by a EWL delay caused by a platform screen door fault.

Both incidents occurred after her home was hit by a massive blackout that affected 19 areas across the island in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Commuters Left Frustrated as East-West Line Hit by Second Peak Hour Disruption in 2 Days

Commuters on the East-West Line this morning faced a 40-minute travelling time delay due to a track fault during the morning peak hour train rush.

The track fault occurred at 7am, and SMRT had to stop train services between Clementi and Jurong East MRT station so staff could go onto the track to check the fault. The fault was finally fixed 7 hours later, with normal train service resuming at about 2pm.

Today’s disruption comes after a 15-minute travelling time delay yesterday on the EWL due to a track door fault, which took SMRT an hour to rectify.

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Second Day Of Delays Hits East-West Line During Morning Rush Hour

Commuters using the East-West Line this morning were probably very, very angry. That’s because they faced a second straight day of delays today.

Today’s delays affected the stretch between Jurong East and Clementi but had a domino effect, basically affecting the entire line. SMRT blamed the delays on a track fault at Clementi. The fault occurred at about 7am between Clementi and Jurong East MRT stations.

But it took the operator more than an hour to update its Facebook page with news of the delay. This isn’t the first time that a train operator has kept quiet about a possible delay. SBS Transit did the same thing in May. It was chaos at Jurong East station as commuters tried to board trains that weren’t moving.

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Frequent MRT disruptions a concern: experts

Transport experts have raised concerns over the frequent delays caused by faults in the rail network, with 9 occurring this month alone.

National University of Singapore transport researcher Lee Der Horng noted that SMRT was in the midst of testing its new signalling system, which allows trains to run more frequently & without human interference, on the North-South Line.

It is also reconfiguring its power supply system from a decentralised source to a centralised one, he said, but added that the faults could have been caused by other factors such as human oversight.

related: Commuter's 2 days of bad luck

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7 hours of train service disruption; Traffic chaos along East West Line on Wednesday morning

A massive train disruption took place this morning along the East West Line (EWL) due to a track point fault at Clementi, which started at about 7am and ended around 1.50pm in the afternoon.

The disruption and confusion of free shuttle buses left passengers confused and angry, who then posted a barrage of posts and tweets on the social media platforms to voice their displease and to highlight the chaos ensued from the breakdown.


On TATA SMRT Facebook platform posts from commuters stuck at Queens Town and Jurong East have started since about 7am:

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Track point fault disrupted rush hour service on East-West Line; causes delays of up to 40 minutes
Commuters at Clementi MRT station at 7.35am, on Sep 19, 2018. They were affected by the 40-minute delay on the East-West Line that took place due to a track point fault near the station. ST FOTO: KELVIN CHNG

A fault in a track point disrupted rush hour service on the East-West line (EWL) on Wed morning (Sep 19), causing thousands of MRT commuters to face delays of up to 40 minutes.

It was the 2nd disruption on the line in 2 days. On Tuesday morning, the EWL was hit by a faulty platform screen door.

The track point fault - a glitch affecting a switch that allows trains to change tracks - occurred between the Jurong East and Clementi MRT stations.

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Track fault near Clementi causes rush hour delays on East-West Line
Commuters at Jurong East MRT station affected by delays due to a track fault at Clementi. (FOTO: Arul)

A track point fault near Clementi MRT station caused delays along the East-West Line during rush hour on Wed morning (Sep 19), prompting SMRT to advise commuters to take the North-South Line instead to get to the city. 

The fault has since been rectified, more than 6 hours after SMRT first tweeted about the problem at 7.10am.

The transport operator explained in a Facebook post at about 8.40am that the track fault occurred between Clementi & Jurong East MRT stations, and that train services had to be stopped along that stretch to allow employees to go onto the track to check on the problem.

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East-West Line hit by delay due to track point fault at Clementi

Commuters on the East-West Line (EWL) faced a 40-minute delay during the peak hour on Wed morning (Sep 19) due to a track point fault at Clementi

Transport operator SMRT said in a tweet at 7.10am that the delay affected train services between Jurong East and Clementi. It initially said that commuters should add about 30 minutes of travelling time to their journey.

In a Facebook post at 8.45am, SMRT said that train services had to be stopped between Clementi & Jurong East MRT stations to allow staff members to go onto the track to check on the track fault, which occurred at about 7am.

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SMRT on Wednesday at 03:05
Update on East-West Line track fault on 19 September 2018

At about 7.00am this morning (19 Sep’18) a track point fault occurred on the East-West Line (EWL) between Jurong East and Clementi MRT stations.

After the fault was detected, train services between both stations were stopped for about 30 minutes to allow our staff to go onto the track to check a faulty point machine, which is used to control train movements at rail junctions when trains move from one track to another. Our staff inspected the point machine and assessed that train operations could continue but at a slower speed.

As a precaution, when train services resumed 30 mins later at about 7.40am, the trains travelled at a reduced speed when passing the track point.

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MRT Disruption Feed 18 September at 21:32
September 19, 2018 at 12:27PM

[EWL] UPDATE: Our engineers are still rectifying the fault, train services on the EWL are available. However, please add 30 mins train travel time between #BoonLay and #Queenstown. Free regular and bridging bus services are available between #BoonLay and #Queenstown.

http://twitter.com/SMRT_Singapore/status/1042268826853814273

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Major MRT faults remain at record high but overall distance-based reliability improves

The number of major MRT delays remained high last year (2017), even as the distance clocked by trains before faults occurred improved considerably.

There were 16 delays which were longer than half an hour each last year - 4 of which were related to a signalling upgrade - according to newly released data from the Land Transport Authority.

The number equalled 2016's record number of major delays, with the North-South, East-West lines accounting for the majority. There were 6 and 5 major disruptions on the North-South and East-West lines, respectively.

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List of Singapore MRT disruptions

For many years, Singapore's public transport system, especially its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), has been recognized internationally for its efficiency and efficacy. However, since December 2011, frequent and severe disruptions to the MRT services have become a prominent national and international issue, the Singapore MRT quandary. The quandary has been marked by numerous incidents, issues and problems pertaining to the maintenance, quality and reliability of Singapore's MRT system.

The quandary began on 15 December 2011, when the North-South Line experienced its first major breakdown. The incident quickly became national headlines. Two days later, on 17 December 2011, the North-South Line experienced a second major breakdown. These two MRT disruption incidents affected a sizable part of the population and prompted the Singapore government to respond. Investigations of the two breakdowns by a government-formed Committee of Inquiry revealed shortcomings in SMRT's maintenance regime.

On 7 July 2015, a power fault regarding the third rail insulation of the MRT resulted in the disruption of the entire East-West Line and North-South Line. An investigation by the LTA found lapses in maintenance by SMRT.

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Silence from SMRT CEO appalling after all the faults in the past week

Last month, there was considerable flak from the public when another ex-military man – Mr. Neo Kian Hong - was appointed as the new CEO of rail transport operator SMRT. Not only did he not have any industry-related experience, the public remains unconvinced that there are no better candidates for the job.

To assure commuters, an SMRT Spokesman said that Mr. Neo had a "track record in operations and people management" and the "ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders”. Yet this week alone, there were two serious incidents which happened on SMRT lines.

On Thursday, a "platform screen door fault" happened on the North-South Line on Thursday causing inconvenience to commuters. On Saturday, a track fault on the Bukit Panjang LRT resulted in commuters having to have to walk on the tracks to the nearest station.

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SMRT: No More Than 1 Train Delay A Month By 2020

Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. At a press conference on Thursday (28 Mar), SMRT revealed grand plans for the coming financial year.

Titled “Outlook 2018: Better Journeys Ahead“, the session was filled with good news for commuters like us.

According to everyone’s favourite Army General-turned public transport company CEO Desmond Kuek, SMRT will face no more than one train delay a month by 2020. That’s nearly three times better than its current performance.

related: SMRT Hits Jackpot With All 3 MRT Lines Breaking Down In a Single Day

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11 Most Memorable MRT Incidents That Happened In 2017

It really hasn’t been the best year for SMRT, has it? From the infamous tunnel flooding to the train collision at Joo Koon, surely CEO Desmond Kuek – and more importantly, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan – is looking forward to starting off the New Year with a fresh, clean slate.

Whether 2018 proves to be a better year for them remains to be seen — that’s another article for another year.

Look Back At One Of SMRT’s Most Infamous Years Involving Disruptions:
  • Criticised by Hong Kong
  • Bishan tunnel flooding
  • Water leakage
  • Joo Koon train collision
  • Lightning strike
  • Monitor lizard found
  • Break down never say
  • Late for PSLE
  • Three major breakdowns in a day
  • Mysterious white substance
  • Cheated of nearly $10m
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Full Coverage:
MRT tunnel flooding: SMRT maintenance staff bonuses will be affected
Former chief of defence force, Mr Neo became SMRT's CEO from Aug 1
Disruptions, flooding, and fake work records
Train service resumes following overnight effort to clear flooded tunnel
SMRT's maintenance woes: Formal inquiry to get to the bottom of issues
MRT Disruption Feed - Home | Facebook
SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) | TwitterSMRT Corporation on Twitte
Latest MRT | The Straits Times
MRT disruption: Track fault the cause, Transport News
Latest PUBLIC TRANSPORT DISRUPTIONS
Maintenance Schedules - SMRT Trains
Commuters hit by Wednesday morning peak-hour train delay
Disruption on eastbound train service along EWL on Tuesday
Train service on North-East Line resumes after disruption caused
No 'deep-seated cultural issues' at SMRT, says new CEO
No 'deep-seated cultural issues' at SMRT, says its new CEO Neo
Neo contradicts his former boss Kuek saying there's no "deep-seated
TODAYonline | 'Deep-seated cultural issues' partly to blame for train
TODAYonline | In full: SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek on 'deep-seated
Here's a non-exhaustive list of the things new SMRT CEO Neo Kian
SMRT will be reorganised into five broad groups
After 5 Years as CEO, Desmond Kuek Blames Train Disruptions on
SMRT takes 'full responsibility' for tunnel flooding, CEO Desmond
Why work culture is critical to your brand's sustainability | Singapore
SMRT takes 'full responsibility' for tunnel flooding
Deep-seated cultural issues - Sqfeed Journal
SMRT maintenance staff bonuses will be affected following system
MRT: Many new measures, but cultural issues? – Leong Sze Hian
How systemic are SMRT's cultural issues? - The Straits Times
Your views: Probe into MRT tunnel flooding reveals lapses in pump
TODAYonline | 'Deep-seated cultural issues' partly to blame for train
TODAYonline | Concerns raised over SMRT's corporate culture
'Deep-seated cultural issues' behind disruptions – SMRT CEO
Khaw Boon Wan goes off script during ministerial statement on MRT
Top-down approach cannot fix SMRT culture issue - Online Citizen
5 critical things SMRT failed to do for crisis management | Singapore
In 2015 interview, SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek talks leadership
Singapore's new train displays have serious design issues
How systemic are SMRT's cultural issues? - The Straits Times
TODAYonline | 'Deep-seated cultural issues' partly to blame for train
TODAYonline | Concerns raised over SMRT's corporate culture
Are work lapses a systemic problem at SMRT? Analysts weigh in
Desmond Kuek's resignation will not solve SMRT's maintenance
Top-down approach cannot fix SMRT culture issue
'Deep-seated cultural issues' behind disruptions – SMRT CEO
Briefing on rail reliability by SMRT President & Group CEO
SMRT has lost the ability to communicate with the public
Falsification of records – that's some serious deep-seated cultural
S'pore's first generation leaders might've dealt with MRT problems
Why hasn't the Singapore government found a way to solve the MRT
Why does the Singapore MRT system's problems seem so difficult
Why do we still have so many SMRT breakdowns in Singapore and
What are the causes of MRT disruptions in Singapore?
How serious is the public transportation problem in Singapore?
MRT disruption: Go slow or shut down to fix problem?, Singapore

How systemic are SMRT's cultural issues? - The Straits Times
Why Do Singaporeans Get So Upset About MRT Breakdowns?
People frustrated by incidents on public transport system: PM Lee
Public deserves a full account of what is going on in the MRT system
We must get to root of MRT problems, put it right: PM Lee, Latest
How many Singapore MRT bosses does it take to fix a broken culture
Singapore's Outdated Mass Transit System Is Causing Problems for
Train breakdown reasons: SMRT must be clearer
SMRT must be clearer and more
MRT disruption: Track fault the cause, Transport
Train fault causes rush-hour disruption on North-East Line
Here Are All The Problems That Led To Train Breakdowns
Ex-SMRT engineer speaks out about the frequent breakdowns
Frequent MRT disruptions a concern: experts, Latest Singapore
Why Do Singaporeans Get So Upset About MRT Breakdowns?
What are the causes of MRT disruptions in Singapore?
TODAYonline | Faulty train, supervision system behind major NSL
Service Delay Statistics and Financial Penalty | MRT & LRT Trains
Major MRT faults remain at record high but overall distance-based
Focus on people, not just numbers, in rail reliability, Opinion News
MRT reliability improves in first half of 2018: LTA data, Latest
Overall rail reliability improves, but serious delays increase: LTA
Fewer train delays in 2017 despite major incidents that 'shook public
LTA's report of MRT network reliability: How reliable is it?
SMRT says its rail reliability improved in 2017. Yup. Really
TODAYonline | Mixed picture on MRT reliability
Latest MRT | The Straits Times
MRT disruption: Track fault the cause
SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore)
Changes to Operating Hours for Rail Renewal Work
Train breakdown along the EWL on Tues evening, purportedly due
Sporeans call out SMRT CEO for going “into hiding” after first train
Train service on North-East Line resumes after disruption caused by
Train fault causes rush-hour disruption on North-East Line

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