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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Addressing MRT Reliability and Measures to Tackle Root Causes

23 September 2025

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Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.     why has MRT reliability fallen to its lowest levels since 2020 with even newer lines showing significant declines; 

b.     what proportion of breakdowns are due to under-maintenance and poor equipment quality; 

c.     how effective are the upgraded signalling systems; and 

d.    what measures are being taken to address the root causes.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.     This question has been addressed in the oral reply to Parliamentary Questions 19 to 24 at the 22 September 2025 Parliament sitting.

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