Rail clip drops from viaduct near MRT
station
SINGAPORE: A rail clip has dropped from the viaduct
near Clementi MRT Station in a second incident in four
days.
Thursday's incident followed a similar happening on
Monday when a rail clip dropped from the viaduct near TradeHub
21.
"We are concerned about the latest incidents. As a
precaution, we will be installing safety nettings along these areas
immediately after passenger service tonight," said SMRT Train's
executive vice-president Mr Khoo Hean Siang in a statement on
Friday.
"We are also working with the authorities to install wire mesh
along stretches of the viaduct where there is human activity. This
will be done progressively in the next few weeks. We will also do a
thorough check through the entire system and replace any clips that
show signs of wear and tear."
"Similar to the clip found on 20 Feb, the clip found yesterday will
be sent for a laboratory test, to examine the reason for
failure."
"We would like to assure the public that we take a serious view of
these recent incidents of broken rail clips, and are putting all
available maintenance resources to look into the matter, to ensure
that public safety is not compromised and normal train operations
can continue smoothly."
- CNA/ir
