Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Use of Predictive Maintenance Systems Preventing Occurrence of Train Failures

Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether the use of predictive maintenance systems by MRT rail operators has helped to prevent any occurrence of train failures in the past; 

b.     whether the system is able to detect the risk that led to the recent disruption in train service in September 2024; 

c.     when will LTA and SMRT complete the investigation into the cause of the incident and share the findings; and 

d.     what interim steps are being taken to prevent similar disruptions from recurring.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     This question has been answered in the Ministerial Statement “A Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Rail System” at the Sitting on 15 October 2024.