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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Oversight of Deviations Made by Rail Operators from Train Manufacturer's Recommended Maintenance Schedule

14 October 2025

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question 

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.     what regulations are rail operators subjected to when they deviate from a train manufacturer’s recommended train maintenance schedule; and

b.     whether the Ministry will review SMRT’s waiver approval system after the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) report of 31 May 2025 has found that waivers are granted without proper engineering justification or meticulous documentation.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.     This question has been addressed in the written reply issued for Parliamentary Question 58 for Written Answer for the 24 September 2025 Parliament sitting.

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