There were 73 incidents of commuter related intrusions on the
MRT and LRT tracks from 2008 to 2010.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Teo Ser Luck revealed
this in Parliament in response to questions raised by MP Zaqy
Mohamed.
Mr Teo said 70% of the cases, were deliberate with passengers going
down to the track to retrieve dropped items or crossing the tracks
as a short cut.
The remaining 30% are typically involving commuters that fall onto
the tracks due to some illness.
During the same time period, there were two accidents involving
service staff, on train tracks.
He said procedures are put into place to ensure safety for all
commuters and service staff.
The Land Transport Authority is also in the process of installing
half height platform screen doors at all 36 elevated MRT lines
on the North South and East West lines.
To date, the screen doors are operational in 9 MRTstations, like
Pasir Ris and Jurong East and Lakeside.
Mr Teo said installation works is not an easy task.
"Carrying out platform screen door on an operational MRT line is a
challenging task. Installation works can only commence after
revenue service hours and narrowed to a narrow window of about 2-3
hours each night. We seek the public's patience and understanding
on this."
Mr Teo said works on stations on the East West line are scheduled
to be completed by the third quarter of this year.
-- 938Live