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SMRT will be fined almost S$400,000 for the severe disruption to its train services on 21 January.
The Land Transport Authority, which imposed the S$387,176 fine, has given SMRT up to two weeks to justify why that the penalty should not be imposed.
The LTA concluded that the 7-hour disruption was due to SMRT's working party not complying with operating procedures. This was specifically on securing the parked portion of the maintenance train, which comprised a locomotive and a wagon.
According to operating procedures, during maintenance works, the portion comprising a locomotive and a RGV (Rail Grinding Vehicle) will proceed with its works, while the portion of the maintenance train is detached and parked at a distance from the working zone.
However, investigations from LTA and SMRT showed that on 21 January, SMRT did not apply the locomotive's parking brake. There was also no wheel chock placed to prevent movement along the gradient of the track.
If SMRT had followed operating procedures, a roll-back would have been prevented.
Some 57,000 MRT passengers in the eastern part of Singapore were affected by the disruption, which occurred in the morning.
Train services were disrupted for seven hours and 17 minutes between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris MRT stations. - CNA/ir
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