Train service suspended after SMRT worker gets injured

[Kopi0Kosong]

Train service suspended after SMRT worker gets injured during track maintenance work near Joo Koon station
By Jewel Stolarchuk
December 12, 2018

Train services between Gul Circle and Boon Lay along the East-West Line were suspended this morning after an SMRT worker was injured while carrying out maintenance work near Joo Koon MRT station, around 4.10am.

SMRT has since clarified that the worker suffered injuries to his right foot as he was preparing for an engineering vehicle to move back to the depot following maintenance works, on the track.
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers conveyed to the employee to the National University Hospital, where he is in a stable condition and receiving treatment, according to SMRT.
SMRT said in a press statement that it suspended train services on part of the East-West Line after the accident as its engineering and operations teams conducted further checks on the track: “As this process required some time, the start of train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT station (both bounds) had to be delayed.”

Train services between the affected stations resumed at 6.20am, according to the SMRT statement.
The organisation added that a full investigation into the accident will be launched as it said: “Workplace safety is a priority for us, and the maintenance teams observed a safety timeout this morning to remind them of the importance of safety.
“Our immediate concern is for our maintenance staff who is being treated at the hospital, and we are providing the necessary care and support to him and his family.”
Commuters were first informed of the accident and suspension of train services around 5am this morning. Commuters were notified that trains were “progressively returning back to normal speed” and that services at affected stations have resumed over an hour later.
SMRT deployed free regular bus and bridging services during the disruption. The transport operator has also apologised to commuters in the wake of the incident: “We are sorry to all commuters who were affected this morning.”

http://theindependent.sg/train-serv...track-maintenance-work-near-joo-koon-station/

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

Luck has not change for Singapore MESS Rapid Transit with new CEO.

To ensure staff perform, it takes good leadership as well as engagement with the ground,
said SMRT's chief executive Neo Kian Hong.
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

 

[sweetiepie]

The organisation added that a full investigation into the accident will be launched as it said: “Workplace safety is a priority for us, and the maintenance teams observed a safety timeout this morning to remind them of the importance of safety.

KNN the same sort of comments has been repeated don't know how many times olredi so is as good as never say KNN
refer to the list of significant incidents
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

SINGAPORE - The "deep-seated cultural issues" of human error or failure characterised by his predecessor Desmond Kuek do not exist within the SMRT, said its new chief executive Neo Kian Hong on Friday (Nov 16), as he unveiled internal moves geared at improving rail reliability.

"Based on my experience, our people want to do well," said Mr Neo in response to a question from the media during a visit to the SMRT Kim Chuan Depot located off Paya Lebar Road.

"I do not agree with the term (deep-seated cultural issues), because that's not my experience when I engage with the ground."

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

KNN the same sort of comments has been repeated don't know how many times olredi so is as good as never say KNN
refer to the list of significant incidents
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)

Singaporeans eagerLEE await his response as he had taken over the MESS rapidLEE with such arrogance and confidence.
Will he also be on TRANSIT?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

What biz does this Neo have to run SMRT? The issues with SMRT is it was run by clowns under the Saw witch....so now there is no difference bcos those same clowns are running the show

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

SMRT employee injured during maintenance work at Joo Koon MRT station
Train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay stations on the East-West Line was delayed after an SMRT employee was injured while carrying out maintenance work.
12 Dec 2018 | Local News : Singapore


The start of train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay stations on the East-West Line was delayed in both directions on Wednesday morning (12 December), after an SMRT employee was injured on the track side while carrying out maintenance work.

SMRT said the accident on the track side occured during track maintenance
The train operator said in a statement on Wednesday that the staff member suffered foot injuries at about 4:10am near Joo Koon MRT station and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was activated to take him to hospital. "As this process required some time, the start of train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT stations (both bounds) had to be delayed," SMRT said.

In response to queries, an SCDF spokesman said that it responded to an incident at Joo Koon MRT station at 4:20am.

The employee was conscious when taken to the National University Hospital in an ambulance, the spokesman added. The Straits Times understands that the employee is a man in his 50s. SMRT first announced the disruption in a tweet at 4:59am.

In a tweet about 20 minutes later, it said that the accident occurred during track maintenance. Free regular and bridging bus services were available, it added. SMRT said in the statement that after the employee was taken to hospital, engineering and operations teams conducted further checks on the track before service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT stations was able to start at 6:20am.

The employee is currently in a stable condition and undergoing treatment at the hospital, SMRT added. "Workplace safety is a priority for us, and we will be carrying out a full investigation into the accident," SMRT said, as it apologised to commuters who were affected during their morning commute. The train service from Boon Lay to Gul Circle, in the direction of Tuas Link, typically begins at 5:21am on weekdays, and at 5:26am from Gul Circle to Boon Lay, in the direction of Pasir Ris.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/news/article.php?AID=20350

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

SMRT employee injured at Joo Koon Station causing EWL service to start late

Staff Writer, Singapore
Editorial Team
Yahoo News Singapore12 December 2018

An SMRT train at Joo Koon MRT Station. (FILE PHOTO: Yahoo News Singapore)

An SMRT employee suffered foot injuries while carrying out maintenance work near Joo Koon MRT Station at about 4.10am on Wednesday morning (12 December).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force was activated to help take the employee to the hospital, and as the process required some time, it delayed the start of train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay stations on the East-West Line in both directions.
Margaret Teo, SMRT’s vice-president for corporate communications, said, “This is an unfortunate incident and investigations are on-going. Our immediate concern is for our maintenance staff who is being treated at the hospital, and we are providing the necessary care and support to him and his family.
“Our staff’s right foot was injured as he was on track preparing for an engineering vehicle to move back to the depot after completion of maintenance works this morning.
“Workplace safety is a priority for us, and the maintenance teams observed a safety timeout this morning to remind them of the importance of safety.”
Train service began at 6.20am
After the injured was taken to hospital, SMRT’s engineering and operations teams conducted further checks on the track before service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT stations was able to commence at 6.20am.
The train service from Boon Lay to Gul Circle, in the direction of Tuas Link, typically begins at 5.21am on weekdays, and at 5.26am from Gul Circle to Boon Lay, in the direction of Pasir Ris.
SMRT activated free regular and bus bridging services between the two MRT stations for commuters as an alternative early in the morning, while announcements were also made to keep commuters informed.
SMRT apologised to commuters whose morning commute was affected.

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

Singapore
SMRT employee injured during track maintenance work near Joo Koon station

File photo of an SMRT train. (Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman)
12 Dec 2018 07:56AM (Updated: 12 Dec 2018 06:23PM)

SINGAPORE: An SMRT employee was injured while carrying out maintenance work near Joo Koon MRT station early on Wednesday morning (Dec 12).
The employee suffered foot injuries and was taken to hospital by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel, said the transport operator in an email to Channel NewsAsia.

A full investigation into the accident will be carried out, SMRT added.
The accident, which happened at about 4.10am, caused train service to be disrupted between Gul Circle and Boon Lay along the East-West Line (EWL).
"As this process required some time, the start of train service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT station (both bounds) had to be delayed," said SMRT in the statement.
The employee's right foot was injured as he was on the track preparing for an engineering vehicle to move back to the depot after maintenance works were completed, said SMRT.

SCDF said it was alerted to the incident at around 4.20am. The employee, who was conscious, was taken to National University Hospital, it added.
"Workplace safety is a priority for us, and the maintenance teams observed a safety timeout this morning to remind them of the importance of safety," said SMRT.
After the employee was taken to hospital, SMRT engineering and operations teams conducted further checks on the track before service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT stations was able to start at 6.20am, the statement added.
The employee is currently in a stable condition and undergoing treatment at the hospital, said SMRT.
"Our immediate concern is for our maintenance staff who is being treated at the hospital, and we are providing the necessary care and support to him and his family," it added.

SMRT first tweeted about the accident at around 5am.

At around 6.20am, SMRT said trains were "progressively returning back to normal speed" and that services on the EWL have resumed.
"We are sorry to all commuters who were affected this morning," it said.
During the disruption, free regular bus and bridging serves were available between the two stations.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Wednesday evening, National Transport Workers' Union executive secretary Melvin Yong said the union would be assisting the employee, as well as working with SMRT to investigate the cause of the incident.
"The union will be assisting the injured worker and his family, and we are relieved to know that he is currently in stable condition," he said. "We will be working closely with the company to investigate the cause of the incident, and to review the necessary workplace safety measures."
He added: "Our public transport workers work hard day and night to keep our transport system moving. We urge all to keep safety in mind at all times."

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ring-track-maintenance-work-near-joo-11023060

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

If there is poor work culture, CEO is responsible: Minister Khaw BW says of SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek who was in the Parliament gallery.

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

Published
on December 12, 2018

SMRT worker injured throughout observe upkeep work close to Joo Koon station
2018-12-12 00:00:37

SINGAPORE: An SMRT worker was injured whereas finishing up upkeep work close to Joo Koon MRT station on early Wednesday morning (Dec 12).

The worker suffered foot accidents and was taken to the hospital by the Singapore Civil Defence Power personnel, mentioned the transport operator in an e mail to Channel NewsAsia.

“Office security is a precedence for us, and we might be carrying a full investigation into the accident,” SMRT mentioned.
The accident, which occurred at about 4.10am, prompted practice service to be disrupted between Gul Circle and Boon Lay alongside the East-West Line (EWL).
“As this course of required a while, the beginning of practice service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT station (each bounds) needed to be delayed,” mentioned SMRT within the assertion.
After the worker was taken to hospital, SMRT engineering and operations groups performed additional checks on the observe earlier than service between Gul Circle and Boon Lay MRT stations was in a position to begin at 6.20am, the assertion added.

The worker is presently in a steady situation and present process remedy on the hospital, mentioned SMRT.
SMRT first tweeted concerning the accident at round 5am.
At round 6.20am, SMRT mentioned trains had been “progressively returning again to regular pace” and that companies on the EWL have resumed.
“We’re sorry to all commuters who had been affected this morning,” it mentioned.
Through the disruption, free common bus and bridging serves had been out there between the 2 stations.

https://newpaper24.com/smrt-employe...enance-work-near-joo-koon-station-newpaper24/

 

[tyudm]

How could it be foot injuries when he wore safety boots? More like leg broken when the train ran over it.

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

Pekerja SMRT cedera semasa jalankan kerja penyenggaraan di stesen Joo Koon
Dec 12, 2018 | 04:05 PM
Facebook0TwitterEmail

GANGGUAN KHIDMAT MRT: Khidmat kereta api antara stesen Gul Circle dengan Boon Lay bermula lewat sedikit selepas seorang pekerja cedera semasa menjalankan kerja penyenggaraan. FOTO LIANHE ZAOBAO
KHIDMAT kereta api antara stesen Gul Circle dengan Boon Lay di Laluan Timur-Barat (EWL) bermula lewat sedikit pagi tadi (12 Disember) dari kedua-dua arah selepas seorang pekerja SMRT cedera di kakinya semasa menjalankan kerja penyenggaraan.
Menerusi satu kenyataan, syarikat pengendali kereta api itu berkata pekerja tersebut cedera sekitar 4.10 pagi dekat stesen MRT Joo Koon dan Pasukan Pertahanan Awam Singapura (SCDF) dikerah membawanya ke hospital.

“Oleh kerana proses ini mengambil masa, khidmat kereta api antara stesen Gul Circle dengan Boon Lay bermula lebih lewat,” kata SMRT.
Menurut SMRT, pasukan kejuruteraan dan operasi SMRT menjalankan pemeriksaan lanjut di landasan selepas pekerja itu dibawa ke hospital sebelum khidmat antara stesen terbabit bermula pada 6.20 pagi.

Dalam pada itu, pekerja berkenaan berada dalam keadaan stabil dan sedang mendapatkan rawatan di hospital, kata SMRT.

https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempa...lankan-kerja-penyenggaraan-di-stesen-joo-koon

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

How could it be foot injuries when he wore safety boots? More like leg broken when the train ran over it.

SCDF was activated. Service was suspended. Heavy metal vs bones and flesh. Couldn't be just a simple fall or dislocation. You are most likely to be right.

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

Train service interrupted after the SMRT employee was injured during maintenance work near the Joo Koon station
December 12, 2018 Uncategorized 4 Views

Yellow Circle and Boon Lay train services along the east-west line were interrupted this morning after an SMRT worker was injured when performing maintenance work near Joo Koon MRT station around 4.10.
SMRT has since clarified that the worker suffered damage to his right foot when preparing for a construction vehicle to move back to the depot after maintenance on the track.
Security forces from Singapore (SCDF) transferred to the employee of National University Hospital, where he is in a stable state and is receiving treatment, according to SMRT.

https://vaaju.com/singapore/train-s...g-maintenance-work-near-the-joo-koon-station/

 

[Kopi0Kosong]

轨道维修发生事故 一名SMRT职员受伤送院
发布/2018年12月12日 7:14 AM更新/2018年12月12日 9:50 AM
由于轨道维修发生事故，介于卡尔圈（Gul Circle）和文礼（Boon Lay)地铁站之间的列车服务今天清晨一度中断。（档案照）
由于轨道维修发生事故，介于卡尔圈（Gul Circle）和文礼（Boon Lay)地铁站之间的列车服务今天清晨一度中断。一名SMRT职员因事故受伤被送往医院治疗。
SMRT今天（12日）清晨5时左右通过推特说，由于轨道维修发生事故，卡尔圈和文礼站之间的列车服务中断。
SMRT于6时49分左右说，卡尔圈和文礼站之间的列车服务已经恢复。

[EWL] CLEARED: Train services between #GulCircle and #BoonLay have resumed. Free regular & bridging bus services have ended. We are sorry to all commuters who were affected this morning.​

SMRT在面簿说，今天清晨4时10分，一名职员在靠近裕群地铁站进行维修工作时脚部受伤。受伤职员随后在民防部队的协助下被送往医院。
由于送医过程需要花费一些时间，因此介于卡尔圈和文礼地铁站间的双向列车服务延迟开始。
工程师和工作团队在受伤职员被送医后，对两站间的轨道进一步检查，列车服务也在早上6时20分恢复正常。

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20181212-915188

 

[eatshitndie]

it's not deep-seated. it's dip-shitted.

 

[JohnTan]

SMRT has since clarified that the worker suffered damage to his right foot

So my workers were late for work because some clumsy worker got his foot crushed? He needs to make an apology.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Amputation of leg sia. These fuckers tried to pass it off as some injury at first.

 

[tyudm]

How could it be foot injuries when he wore safety boots? More like leg broken when the train ran over it.

This is how SMRT lied:

SINGAPORE: An SMRT employee was injured while carrying out maintenance work near Joo Koon MRT station early on Wednesday morning (Dec 12).
The employee suffered foot injuries and was taken to hospital by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel, said the transport operator in an email to Channel NewsAsia.