Enhancement of Maintenance Regime by MRT Train Operators

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Transport with more people going back to office and tourists visiting (a) whether the MRT train operators have increased its maintenance regime; and (b) whether they are experiencing manpower shortage which will affect maintenance works.

We have, generally, maintained the operating frequency of our trains at the pre-COVID-19 levels in the past two years, even though ridership was brought down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In terms of maintenance, the operators follow a rigorous and strict regime, which they continued to adhere to during the pandemic and will continue to do so as ridership recovers. There is, currently, no significant manpower shortage which will affect maintenance works.