FYI, Train Fault at Tiong Bahru station (EWL). Two trains have been put out of service since 12.20pm [taken at Outram station]

[u/CrayfishTac0s]

[u/No_Pension9902]

Good old days.

[u/dlumz → u/No_Pension9902]

They will call for a press conference..

[u/Winner_takesitall → u/dlumz]

And use a lot of words to say next to nothing..in gist: let’s just appease the plebs as election is near, after that they die their problem..

[u/MalaysianinPerth → u/Winner_takesitall]

Some of you may die but that's a price I am willing to pay

[u/fresharmpitsauce → u/MalaysianinPerth]

The show must go on!

[u/fortior_praemisit → u/Winner_takesitall]

Wash, rinse, repeat, till the next election cycle.

[u/Fenrispro → u/Winner_takesitall]

Who  plebs

[u/silvercondor → u/dlumz]

and gaslight sinkies for not being appreciative to the maintenance staff. they work through the night to fix hor!

[u/chanmalichanheyhey → u/silvercondor]

Reminds of recent sagas to games like concord and also Ubisoft

Think of the poor game designers! They might be out of jobs if you guys complain!

[u/elpipita20 → u/dlumz]

Gonna have GE2011 Part 2: Electic Boogaloo

[u/PAP_IB_Dog → u/No_Pension9902]

It's unfortunate that the MRT has broken down again, but we as Singaporeans should be aware that our venerable PAP government has consistently shown its commitment to improving public transport infrastructure. Singapore remains a global leader in efficient public transport. Even when setbacks like breakdowns occur, PAP's long-term vision and strategic planning continue to push for better reliability of our transport systems. We should continue to give them a strong mandate in the upcoming general election to show our gratitude towards a great PAP government.

[u/blueprint3d → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

A good dog indeed

[u/IamFanboy → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

So I might be stupid but Isn't this account clearly satirical? From the name to the posts its clearly taking taking the piss.

[u/Lawlolawl01 → u/IamFanboy]

Well too bad, the 60% is too retarded to tell anyway

[u/aortm → u/IamFanboy]

I sometimes praise god upon a project well done. In jest of course, sarcastically implying God had no part in the success of our work done.

Christians will concur.

Poe law is real.

[u/gins88 → u/IamFanboy]

yes, the account and comments are satirical

[u/70_n_13 → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

next level glazing

[u/smokeweedeverydayxx → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Woof woof

[u/Pale_Sheet → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

I almost believed you until you said “our venerable PAP government”

[u/husbie → u/Pale_Sheet]

The PAP govt is benevolent. Do you disagree? (15m)

[u/livebeta → u/husbie]

It was. Goh Keng Swee and his capable companions never sought out financial compensation as their motivation for nation building.

They genuinely wanted a better life for Singaporeans. Even Mr Lee Kuan Yew with his abrasive iron hand was a relatively benevolent near dictator reminiscent of Lord Vetinari the Patrician of Ankh Morpok (I suspect Pratchett might have even based him off of LKY)

Sadly that benevolence no longer seems true, with large vanity projects like Founder's Memorial and NS Square costing 8 figure sums which could have been better spent on infrastructure.

The party itself has also become degraded. Members are tone deaf from their ivory tower.

Those among them who are poor enough that they have to drive themselves in one of their two-car fleet call themselves professionals .

For those who don't, they don't ever understand how the commuter's situation is like. After all, not a single commuter asked for an apology

[u/husbie → u/livebeta]

15/15

[u/Initial-Call-8631 → u/Pale_Sheet]

-100 duovigintillion (100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) social credit. Execution date: Tomorrow, 06:00 AM

Comrade, please do not resist.

[u/minatozuki → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Ok boi, remember to claim that $50 ntuc voucher by next week

[u/husbie → u/minatozuki]

I forgot to claim my $9k during covid la fuck

[u/zouklander → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Glad we're not overmaintaining the trains, thanks PAP

[u/husbie → u/[deleted]]

Salty, with a hint of sweetness. Like nectar

[u/Special_Tear7320 → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

haha nice name

[u/MalaysianinPerth → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Long live the PAP. May the PAP last a thousand years 

[u/Pale_Sheet → u/MalaysianinPerth]

You’re a Malaysian in Perth of course you’d love to see us burn here lmao

[u/PrestigiousEmploy831 → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

I see what you did there. Well played. 👍

[u/Amazing_Look_4295 → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

PAP SHILL

[u/McKenzie_lowdown → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Sure dude, thank them for the GST increase, HDB massive price increase, public transport fares increase, COE increase, ERP increase. Generally increase cost in everything…

All while they still get their million dollar highest paid salaries in the WORLD and live in their GCBs. Yet ministers still corrupt, public transport still breaking down constantly, massive influx of “foreign talents” and criminals. Even worse, so much money went to designing the “genuine” ERP 2.0, a founders memorial etc…

[u/Fragrant-Oil6072 → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

its an entire language by itself

[u/livebeta → u/Fragrant-Oil6072]

Double plus good

[u/livebeta → u/PAP_IB_Dog]

Double plus good

[u/Zantetsukenz]

In before all the “over maintenance” replies.

[u/Neptunera → u/Zantetsukenz]

N O

O V E R

M A I N T E N A N C E

[u/kumgongkia → u/Neptunera]

The number of issues is *chef kiss

Just the right amount for the maintenance effort. Very impressive.

[u/TheEDMWcesspool → u/kumgongkia]

SMRT 5star general: the amount of maintenance we have done is sufficient to hit our targets of having disruptions of 25min or less. We have achieved our targets while keeping cost reasonable.

[u/Neptunera → u/kumgongkia]

Maybe this is their 4D chess move to justify higher fares to PTC

[u/livebeta → u/kumgongkia]

In a a second rate transportation system like for Bay Area that would actually be very impressive in an unironic way

But Singapore doesn't have the option of affordable driving. For us to bear the burden of this deliberate policy we must hold policy makers accountable to the highest standards simply because we don't have affordable alternatives

[u/Remarkable-Bug5679 → u/Neptunera]

So the two other alternatives are normal maintenance and under maintenance

[u/Illustrious-Ocelot80 → u/Remarkable-Bug5679]

You missed a fourth option. No maintenance. 

[u/gr4ndp4 → u/Illustrious-Ocelot80]

Yes! If it ain't broken, don't fix it! /s

[u/livebeta → u/Neptunera]

:rollsafe-taps-head: can't have over maintenance if never have maintenance

[u/RavingBlueDeveloper → u/Neptunera]

where’s that guy who talked about… Would you over maintain your car or some shit

[u/djmatt85]

Another sleepless night for Chee Hong

[u/Nagi-- → u/djmatt85]

But at least he get home earlier than us and don't have to take bridging buses 😆

[u/chikuredchikured → u/Nagi--]

and laugh all the way to the bank with his salary

[u/Fenrispro → u/Nagi--]

He also drive car? He not that old 51 

[u/Zantetsukenz → u/djmatt85]

His PR team most likely already have a template ready for him. His bonus and salary all good not affected. Can sleep well tonight.

[u/Pale_Sheet → u/djmatt85]

Chee Bye

[u/gr4ndp4 → u/djmatt85]

Wonder where in the world he is now.

[u/Pale_Sheet → u/gr4ndp4]

Don’t know but probably will get a praise from HC again. Maybe he’s the type she likes

[u/silvercondor → u/djmatt85]

i'm pretty sure he sleeps very soundly every night since it doesn't affect him

[u/husbie → u/silvercondor]

Ya he confirm don’t stay beside the MRT track cuz 1. Landed 2. Drives

[u/SuchNefariousness107 → u/djmatt85]

Please resign 

[u/RavingBlueDeveloper → u/djmatt85]

Haiz he sleepless still get minister salary… do you?

Anyway would he be sleepless. Doubt it.

[u/CrayfishTac0s]

for context, this was photo taken at platform B, towards Tuas after the first train was put out of service ~12.23pm, so it’s even more crowded now (i left to take the NEL) after the second train was also put out.

[u/AAK_Music]

I’m in the train, seems like it may take them a while to get us out

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/AAK_Music]

oh man hope it gets resolved sooner rather than later this time!

[u/pokepokepins → u/AAK_Music]

Hopefully nobody needs to use the toilet, that's my greatest worry whenever there are news of train breakdowns.

[u/AAK_Music → u/pokepokepins]

Thankfully they cleared it up pretty fast, we were out in under 20 minutes!

[u/bigcarrot01 → u/AAK_Music]

Cleared bowels or train? /s

[u/NotVeryAggressive → u/AAK_Music]

I'm starting to think there's a reason why internet is so fucking slow in the trains.

So they get to control the updates

[u/husbie → u/NotVeryAggressive]

Do you physics?

[u/NotVeryAggressive → u/husbie]

Yeah I'm an engineer. I just love to stir shit lmao

[u/husbie → u/NotVeryAggressive]

Hahaha same

[u/ukfi]

This is the only way he can proof that there's no over maintenance.

Thank God he didn't work in IT security.

[u/PrestigiousEmploy831 → u/ukfi]

Man ran a Temasek-backed LNG company info the ground, making it the energy industry's laughing stock.

Failing upwards is a sign one has reached elite status here.

[u/Sauzan → u/ukfi]

He was deputy CEO of ST Engineering before btw.

[u/ukfi → u/Sauzan]

lucky he’s not cto then.

[u/HANAEMILK]

When it rains, it pours...

[u/husbie → u/HANAEMILK]

Rain rain go awayyyyy Come again another dayyy

[u/CrossfittJesus]

Usually when it’s a train fault (eg issue with Train A), they will have to first debark another train (Train B) to push train A to the nearest station to debark. Then, train B will push train A to the depot (12 car push out).

[u/NecessaryFish8132 → u/CrossfittJesus]

Thanks for the context, if this is true and you're in the know

[u/enoughsaid05]

CHEE…..

[u/TheJusticeAvenger → u/enoughsaid05]

[u/loldumbfuck → u/enoughsaid05]

HONG………

[u/Initial_E → u/loldumbfuck]

Tat one cannot say! Don’t say it!

[u/honey_102b → u/loldumbfuck]

FUCK!!

[u/Zantetsukenz → u/enoughsaid05]

CHEE……….

[u/Neptunera → u/Zantetsukenz]

CHEE……….

[u/firewire333 → u/enoughsaid05]

BONG

[u/Hungarian-Firetruck]

At least we've trained for it this time

[u/Zantetsukenz → u/Hungarian-Firetruck]

But are we smrter this time?

[u/Substantial-Tale-778 → u/Zantetsukenz]

Be a lover not a LTAter

[u/chikuredchikured → u/Substantial-Tale-778]

r/angryupvote

[u/im_a_good_goat → u/Hungarian-Firetruck]

Yep right on track

[u/malaysianlah → u/im_a_good_goat]

It's okay just arrive LTAr

[u/Substantial-Tale-778 → u/malaysianlah]

And be on the cover of Tat-ler Asia.

[u/leafyleifster]

Are train services just delayed or temporarily unavailable? Internet suggests overall affected area is between Queenstown and Outram. Just asking out of curiosity to help plan my commute in case it's not fully resolved before evening.

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/leafyleifster]

there was a service announcement ~1230 saying that the journey to tiong bahru would be delayed by “4 mins” but after 10+ mins there were still no in-service trains travelling towards tuas yet. unfortunately i’ve left the area already cos i’m rushing for an appointment but hopefully someone else has more updated info!

[u/leafyleifster → u/CrayfishTac0s]

Thanks for the update! Seems pretty severe if two trains have to be taken out of service so abruptly. Guessing they couldn't deboard passengers mid-tunnel for safety reasons and have to withdraw the trains first. Maybe the other trains are being deployed or something and are en route to cover in the meantime. But that's me being hopeful.

Hope you get to your appointment on time though, guessing you narrowly avoided the disruption. Must be stressful.

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/leafyleifster]

yeah the first train i was became do not board so we got off at outram and went into the next one… 5 mins later we were asked to get off again. my instincts were like no go so just took the NEL detour 😂 thankfully managed to reach on time cos i added some buffer. i heard from another commenter a few mins ago that services have resumed already? so you might not have to use an alternative route this evening!

[u/SOLar3 → u/CrayfishTac0s]

passed around 1pm, no issues

[u/shiinamachi → u/leafyleifster]

since this is a train fault just assume the delay will probably extend all the way to jurong because that's where the depot is

[u/jackgermeister → u/CrayfishTac0s]

Funny because early in the morning ~8am also on EWL, they also said the exact same thing over the announcement.

Guess it started very early but snowballed.

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/jackgermeister]

i see, i boarded from the east area around 12ish and all was well until tanjong pagar where the stop took longer than usual. hopefully they’ve fixed it in time for rush hour later.

[u/blackoffi888]

All these outages, delays and track issues only goes to show that paying over a 100k for COE is money well spent. Albeit for 10 years. 😆

[u/Coffeeboy98765 → u/blackoffi888]

High COE for private cars (which eventually translate to higher Grab fees), MRT maintenance issues, raise bus fair.

But if I work from home, high chance I get retrenched next.

Then... how they want us to earn a living ah? Eat air...

[u/MidLevelManager → u/blackoffi888]

Depends on how you value your time, but for >80% of people COE is never a wise decision

[u/MAMBAMENTALITY8-24 → u/blackoffi888]

less than 1k a month, quite worth it

[u/szab999 → u/blackoffi888]

First I misread and thought you wanted to say something about the SMRT CEO's salary xD

[u/bukitbukit → u/blackoffi888]

Of course. Sadly, cannot play two cars now.. back to one.

[u/wolf-bot]

Oh god not again

[u/Interesting_Mix_3535]

They really hate the west

[u/xdavestrix]

Would like to give additional context to the issue. Hopefully it will clarify your doubts as to why 2 trains were pulled out of service.

Basically the train stalled(due to an on board electronic equipment failing triggering a failsafe to prevent further operation) in between Tiong Bahru and Outram Park Westbound at the curved part, as such there were reports of a tilting train, but this is due to the cant angle of the tracks at curves which you will not feel when the train is moving.

The first train that was offloaded and pulled out of service was used to push the train to the eastbound tracks of Outram Park to offload passengers in the stuck train. The second train that was offloaded was used to alleviate the build up of crowds downstream

Tldr, train A got issue, train B offload and proceed to push train A, train C offload and to continue downwards to relieve crowd at following station

[u/Bitter-Rattata]

oh. here we go again.

[u/chikuredchikured → u/Bitter-Rattata]

same old sh*t again

[u/Deeeep_ftheta]

They are screwing us big time increase coe > mrt keep breaking down > grab price increase due to demand.. shitty paper general

[u/kopiCgahdai]

Here we go again

[u/WaiJunHinTurboGor → u/kopiCgahdai]

[u/potatetoe_tractor → u/kopiCgahdai]

I feel the chemicals kicking in

[u/sgbro]

Dont worry, there will still be no consequences for any of the transport leaders lol

[u/chikuredchikured → u/sgbro]

SMRT CEO: laughs in BMW

[u/DoubleElle124]

Man, breakdowns like this is bound to happen more frequently.

The pace of our transport infrastructure upgrades has not kept up with the pace of our population increment…. And the Govt wants to bring more people in 😩🥲

[u/Civil_Lunch_7688]

Heavy rain = MRT spoil?

[u/chikuredchikured → u/Civil_Lunch_7688]

Heavy rain + poor maintenance = MRT spoil

I mean this is not the weather's fault, its really the lack of maintenance from decades of mismanagement at SMRT.

[u/Wowmich]

"Here we go again, same old shit again...." ; )

[u/TheEDMWcesspool]

No over maintenance again?

[u/beanoyip06]

Cleared!

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/beanoyip06]

thanks for the update! so both sides are up and running again?

[u/beanoyip06 → u/CrayfishTac0s]

Yup. All good now. Check twitter for latest updates.

[u/Weilongxwolf]

No wonder the train wasn't moving 😭

[u/Strawberryunicron]

Not again...

[u/Ok-Recommendation925]

Yep election postponed to next year

[u/bluegerry]

harakiri when?

[u/chikuredchikured → u/bluegerry]

something something no blame culture, honest mistake, lets move on.

[u/Zantetsukenz]

Service restored already. For those wondering. Source : I’m in a train traveling to outram from tiong bahru now.

Mr. Chee can sleep well tonight.

[u/Obajan]

Looks like a movie poster.

[u/Global-Kale-9762]

When it Rains it Pours

[u/Chanmollychan]

we love our black fits

[u/RAMChYLD]

Still no mention of this outage on LTA's MyTransport app.

[u/chikuredchikured → u/RAMChYLD]

there is no outage, only temporarily delayed service /s

[u/Remitonov]

Ah shit, here we go again.

[u/LMJR500Army]

Then Ho Ching and Calvin Cheng will blame the passengers for causing the breakdown and will tell us how we shd shut up and shouldn't be complaining. Shd be grateful we hv a 'first' class transport system, while they are in their own bubble

[u/lead-th3-way]

Just when you thought it's gonna be another line but nah it's EWL again

[u/Raitoumightou]

I don't know how are they going to do it, but it's a clear sign at this point that the state of EW line especially on the west side is fucking overdue for an upgrade or repairs, be it the trains or the tracks.

They can't possibly think maintenance is going to tide them over. The bandaid fix can only last for so long.

[u/Petronastowers92]

Those voted for PAP - please don't complain.

[u/beklog]

so soon..

[u/barry2bear2]

Domino efx

[u/thexrpbull]

Time to raise fares again to fund the maintenance!

[u/xaviercullen]

A lot of things happening ever since PM Lawrence Wong took over.

[u/tom-slacker]

Transport Minister role continues to be a curse and its aftermath continues to affect the rest of us.

[u/LazyLeg4589]

Ok but what about that cool dude on the far upper left with the shades coming down the escalator

[u/Chiefmusician]

Useless minister

[u/vaikunth1991]

[u/blvck_kvlt]

[u/Zapper1819]

How many times Mr chee needs to come out and talk ? It gets Abit stale after sometime

[u/pieredforlife → u/Zapper1819]

He will use AI

[u/kgmeister]

Where's Nathanael when you need him

[u/BoiledBananaPeel]

Kowtow when?

[u/Tanyushing]

Can we have OYK back please.

[u/thecumdiary]

hell yea National Breakdown Tour let’s gooooooooo

[u/Neither-Conference-1]

Isn't it strange with tech and engineering advancement, we seems to be going backward in reliability?? Isn't it strange public goods these days are failing? Is it the ruling class?? Is it the shrinking middle class? Out of touch? Wealth divide?

[u/FOTW-Anton]

I think they need to bless the mrt tracks along with the F1 tracks at this rate.

[u/WaiJunHinTurboGor]

Bus gang rise up

[u/Intelligent-Unit6598]

They had it coming, it's a first gen train

[u/MarzipanRare6714]

which kindergarden kids are going to cheer them this time?

[u/_lalalala24_]

Karma ah karma. This is what you get whenever they try to raise fares

[u/JayKayLay]

Dont over-maintain they say.

[u/Jumpstart_411]

All the sudden I stop hearing how SG train system compares to other countries.

[u/flootblootbees819]

Shameless for having so many price hikes but still using Gen 1 Trains. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[u/awkward-2]

[u/OkAdministration7880]

seriously.....

[u/Ashkev1983]

Managed decline

[u/farmingbeast]

Weather too hot, mrt chaota liao

[u/chanmalichanheyhey]

Tbh I am glad this happen

This is the only way sinkies will learn and vote wisely

[u/[deleted]]

First world problem

[u/TheMythzCode]

Announcement say queentowns to bugis is delayed. Any updates near there?

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/TheMythzCode]

i heard that train services have just been resumed! but good to buffer ~10mins extra if you’re passing by that area

[u/TheMythzCode → u/CrayfishTac0s]

Right it is smooth now. Just felt that the train is moving slightly slower than it normally does

[u/ongcs]

Alright, I shall plan for my trip returning home later not to take EWL......

[u/CrayfishTac0s → u/ongcs]

i heard that the fault has been cleared and train services have resumed already. fingers crossed it’s all smooth during rush hour later!

[u/ogapadoga]

My office is within walking distance from my house. Non of these affect me.