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S1E64: 15 disruptions in 3 months: Can a task force fix our MRT woes?
Public transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit have been catching some heat lately, following a spate of at least 15 instances of rail delays and interruptions since July.
Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.
In the first three weeks of September, there were six incidents occurring due to train faults or signalling issues.
Meanwhile, the Land Transport Authority figures show the MRT network’s reliability over 12 months ending June 2025 fell to its lowest level since 2020.
It’s understandable…
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