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Glitch shuts Battlestar Galactica
05:55 AM Mar 26, 2010
SINGAPORE - A week since it opened to the public, Universal Studios Singapore's (USS) star attraction, the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster ride (picture), has been closed due to a glitch.
A technical problem was discovered on one of the ride vehicles during routine pre-opening testing yesterday morning, said Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in a statement.
The theme park immediately closed the ride "in keeping with our commitment to employee and guest safety", RWS said, adding that it could remain closed "for several days or longer" and would not operate until the problem's cause and solution are determined.
No one was injured and the relevant authorities were informed, it added. Experts from the ride's design, engineering and manufacturing company are helping with the probe and any action that needs to be taken.
The Battlestar Galactica is touted as the tallest duelling coaster in the world - standing at 42.5m - and part of the ride features an inverted roller coaster track, while another reaches speeds of up to 90kmh.
Visitors yesterday were informed before they bought tickets to the park that the ride was closed, according to a newspaper report, but tourists still paid the entry fee to try out the other attractions.
The police, responding to queries, said the Conformity Assessment Body would have to work with Universal Studios Singapore to determine the problem's cause, "recommend rectification and re-certify the safety of the ride for public use, before the licence can be reinstated".
RWS stressed that every attraction "meets or exceeds industry guidelines" and must meet the approval of local regulatory agencies. In addition, all rides undergo a "daily series of detailed inspections and testing before the park opens" to ensure all safety systems are working properly.
It added: "We understand some guests may be disappointed; however, the safety of our employees and guests remains our top priority."
URL http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100326-0000126/Glitch-shuts-Battlestar-Galactica
05:55 AM Mar 26, 2010
SINGAPORE - A week since it opened to the public, Universal Studios Singapore's (USS) star attraction, the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster ride (picture), has been closed due to a glitch.
A technical problem was discovered on one of the ride vehicles during routine pre-opening testing yesterday morning, said Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in a statement.
The theme park immediately closed the ride "in keeping with our commitment to employee and guest safety", RWS said, adding that it could remain closed "for several days or longer" and would not operate until the problem's cause and solution are determined.
No one was injured and the relevant authorities were informed, it added. Experts from the ride's design, engineering and manufacturing company are helping with the probe and any action that needs to be taken.
The Battlestar Galactica is touted as the tallest duelling coaster in the world - standing at 42.5m - and part of the ride features an inverted roller coaster track, while another reaches speeds of up to 90kmh.
Visitors yesterday were informed before they bought tickets to the park that the ride was closed, according to a newspaper report, but tourists still paid the entry fee to try out the other attractions.
The police, responding to queries, said the Conformity Assessment Body would have to work with Universal Studios Singapore to determine the problem's cause, "recommend rectification and re-certify the safety of the ride for public use, before the licence can be reinstated".
RWS stressed that every attraction "meets or exceeds industry guidelines" and must meet the approval of local regulatory agencies. In addition, all rides undergo a "daily series of detailed inspections and testing before the park opens" to ensure all safety systems are working properly.
It added: "We understand some guests may be disappointed; however, the safety of our employees and guests remains our top priority."
URL http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100326-0000126/Glitch-shuts-Battlestar-Galactica
