Causes for Dislodged Platform Door at Sixth Avenue Downtown Line Station

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Transport whether he can provide an update on the causes for the dislodged platform door at Sixth Avenue Downtown Line station on 4 October 2016 and whether any related issues affecting safety have been resolved.

The Land Transport Authority and SBS Transit issued a joint press release on 18 October 2016 on this incident. Investigations found that a bolt on the fastener, which secures the platform screen door to the guide rail, had loosened and caused the door to be misaligned. The door was dislodged after coming into contact with the side of a train. No commuters were hurt. The contractors are enhancing the fasteners throughout the Downtown Line to prevent a recurrence.