alfakidz85 3rd Gear October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Hong Kong’s MTR trains disrupted for 6 hours, morning commute thrown into chaos Mass Transit Railway (MTR) train services in Hong Kong were disrupted for six hours during peak hour on Tuesday morning (Oct. 16) due to a signalling fault, throwing the morning commute for millions into chaos. The disruption was said to be “unprecedented” as three lines broke down at the same time. They were the Island, Tsuen Wan and Kwon Tong lines. The signalling fault was first reported at around 5.30am. But at 10.18 am, a fourth line — the Tseung Kwan O line — was also affected. Commuters were told to take other forms of public transport instead. For those who were already inside the stations at the lobbies, they proceeded to the platform in 10-minute intervals. But for some who could not wait any longer, they chose to jump over the railings and leave the stations instead. Train services started to resume at around 11.45am. After the breakdown, operating staff had to drive the trains manually. As a result of the manual operation, trains ran at a slower speed — 23km/h instead of the usual 60km/h. Best in the worldHong Kong’s MTR has been acknowledged as the best in the world. Well-known vlogger NAS Daily even did a video on the MTR, calling it the “World’s Best Metro”. He also cited the HK$1 million fine MTR has to pay if a train is late for more than 30 minutes as the reason why trains are on time for 99.9 per cent of the time in the city. I think Nas Daily is a jinx. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Happiest people in the world at this news? SMRT..... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 The "world class" "world best" moniker is a curse. No wonder no one in the western world ever called themselves any of that bs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 LTA and SMRT are opening champagne. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Is it because they started using PRC manufactured train systems? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boringchap Turbocharged October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Tough. Theirs is supposedly the best system in the world according to all the published statistics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 4 lines were down, not 3 lines 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 One time nia... still no1 easily la... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Maybe tomorrow can see hui ge take MRT with SMRT CEO ! Hope they don’t start self praise again, don’t sabo those who need to use MRT. 4 lines were down, not 3 lines Means the fine will be HKD1 million X 6 hours X 4 line ? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Maybe tomorrow can see hui ge take MRT with SMRT CEO ! Hope they don’t start self praise again, don’t sabo those who need to use MRT. Means the fine will be HKD1 million X 6 hours X 4 line ? Next time when there is delay or breakdown on MRT, they would use the HK MTR example and tell you no train system in this world is prefect and reliable. So dont complain if the train breakdown here. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 A very well written article by one xmm. Why Singaporeans get so upset when MRT breaksdown... http://www.jeraldinephneah.com/singapore-mrt-breakdown/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 A very well written article by one xmm. Why Singaporeans get so upset when MRT breaksdown... http://www.jeraldinephneah.com/singapore-mrt-breakdown/ No matter how well written also no use and also cannot change anything here la. All the problems mentioned in the article would continue for the next 50 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 SMRT very happy now. Got excuse to breakdown more often. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Rail has never been a reliable and flexible mode of transport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Did MTR just employ ex SMRT people? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Heard that SMRT just sent a message to MTR. WELCOME TO THE CLUB! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 SMRT better don't be too happy,maybe in a few Days time,a worse breakdown is coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 16, 2018 Share October 16, 2018 Issit inside the hardware got special add on chips The big boss not happy, chut bam hammer, everything cannot move Machiam the angmo servers kena plant chips ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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