Trains designed for fire safety, rail operators regularly tested: LTA
By Kenneth Lim
Posted 11 Feb 2017 20:30
Updated 11 Feb 2017 23:08
SINGAPORE: Trains on Singapore’s rail network are designed with fire safety in mind, with features to prevent the spread of fire and ensure commuter safety, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Saturday (Feb 11).
This was in response to queries on fire safety measures following a train fire at Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station on Friday that injured 17 people, with two in critical condition.
Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, an LTA spokesperson said fire safety features included a “fire-retardant” train car body made with materials that delay the combustion of fuels.
Train floorings are also fire-resistant, and each train is equipped with fire and smoke detection systems as well as two fire extinguishers, LTA said, adding that the features were in line with international railway standards.
There are also ventilation fans in underground MRT stations and tunnels to extract smoke and supply fresh air in the event of a fire, the spokesperson added.
According to the LTA’s incident management code of practice, rail operators SBS Transit and SMRT are required to train their staff to ensure passenger safety during emergencies and prepare plans for such incidents.
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