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SINGAPORE - Crowd control measures and information dissemination were keys issues raised in today's inquiry into December's MRT breakdowns.
Starting the second week of hearings, a number of station managers took to the stand today. They were questioned over the measures they took when managing the crowds stranded at various MRT stations.
They were also asked about the number of signs staff had on hand and about the public announcements made to commuters during the disruptions on December 15 and 17.
Based on their replies, Committee of Inquiry (COI) chairman, Judge Tan Siong Thye said pamphlets containing details about the alternative transport should be made beforehand.
These pamphlets can then be distributed to commuters when a disruption happens, he suggested.
A national broadcaster reported that a third major issue raised in today's court session was the procedures for evacuating passengers from stalled trains onto the tracks.
COI members expressed concern about the gap between the train and the track, which is estimated to be between 30 and 40 cm.
They were also concerned about the lighting in the tunnel as passengers walked through it.
Three commuters who were affected by the disruption on December 15 disruptions are expected to give their testimonies this week.
Photos: 6,500 commuters affected by MRT train breakdowns in Dec
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(Photos: ST, Stomp, TNP) |
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