The Land Transport Authority and SMRT have found three damaged point machines -- devices that help trains switch onto different tracks smoothly. Several power cables and rail clips also took a hit. In total, 34 rail breaks have been found across 1.
6 kilometres of tracks between Clementi and Dover stations on the East-West Line . These rail breaks pose safety risks if left unrepaired. Associate Professor Raymond Ong, deputy head of research and enterprise at the NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, spoke about the complexities involved in repairing the damage.
6 kilometres of tracks between Clementi and Dover stations on the East-West Line. These rail breaks pose safety risks if left unrepaired. Associate Professor Raymond Ong, deputy head of research and enterprise at the NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, spoke about the complexities involved in repairing the damage.News Video ReportsWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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