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Brake malfunction forces evacuation at Singapore MRT station
A train was evacuated at Bukit Gombak station on Singapore's MRT network on September 15 after smoke emerged from a suspected brake fault. The incident marks another disruption on the same line within recent months.
LSN Vietnam ·
Passengers aboard a Mass Rapid Transit train were evacuated at Bukit Gombak station in Singapore on Sunday following the detection of smoke in one of the carriages. Authorities attributed the incident to a suspected malfunction in the train's braking system, prompting immediate safety protocols and the removal of all personnel from the affected vehicle.
The Singapore MRT system activated emergency procedures to manage the situation and ensure passenger safety. The evacuation proceeded without reported injuries, according to transit authorities. Services on the line were subsequently affected as investigations into the cause of the smoke commenced.
The incident represents the latest in a series of technical issues affecting the same MRT line. Similar brake-related faults have occurred on the network in preceding months, raising questions about maintenance schedules and equipment reliability across the rapid transit system.
Singapore's land transport authority has not yet released detailed findings on the root cause of the September 15 incident. The operator has committed to investigating the fault thoroughly to prevent future occurrences on the affected line.