How LTA and Operators are Improving Public Transport Safety and Security

 

By 2030, 8 in 10 households will live within a ten-minute walk of a mass rapid transit (MRT) station, making Singapore’s train network the most comfortable, accessible, and efficient system. By 2040, the Land Transport Master Plan details a transport system that is convenient, well-connected, and fast. Here are the initiatives taken by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and public transport operators to improve public transport safety and security.

•    The Government has invested heavily in upgrading the NSEWL and added a new train fleet. This will reduce breakdowns.

•    LTA and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have launched an innovation call, Accelerating Co-Innovation for Transformation and Export (Xcite).This initiative will help the government to improve productivity in transport operations and maintenance by leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, image analysis and automation.

•    To improve performance, SMRT Corporation, the multi-modal public transport operator, has replaced the track circuit system. The new track circuit system is equipped with condition monitoring capabilities which will enhance the prognostics and prevention of track circuits failures.

•    SMRT made enhancements to the power supply system. In June 2019, the company completed the installation of the Voltage Limiting Device on the NSEWL, which will help in the regulation of return voltage and prevent tripping of DC power.

•    In buses and bus interchanges, SMRT has installed AI-enabled CCTV to enhance security and identify commuters in need of assistance.

•    With Enterprise Singapore (ESG), The Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES), LTA and other railway partners, SMRT is working together to develop Singapore’s first railway standards for asset management, maintenance, safety and security, and service.

•    SMRT has launched iCONTROL using digital twin technologies to achieve comprehensive situational awareness and enhance safety and security at the stations and depots.

•    The Signal Warning System (SWS) has been launched to help train captains identify and warn train them of abnormal track conditions through visual and auditory alerts.

•    The In-Cab Monitoring (iCAMS) system is another technology solution launched by SMRT which is undergoing trial. The system detects and alerts train captains and supervisors whenever signs of fatigue are detected through body and iris movements.

•    LTA is using mass screening devices and X-ray machines with AI capabilities to make security enhancements and detect threats more efficiently. Other changes made to the stations are higher quality CCTV systems, bollards, welded-mesh fences, and At-Grade MRT tracks.

SMRT CEO, Neo Kian Hong, said, “Our solid safety record surpasses the standards set by our regulators. Our strong performance for the Public Transport Customer Satisfaction Survey and the Singapore Tourism Board’s Customer Service Excellence Awards (Transport) encourages and inspires us to continually find new ways to delight and move commuters. It has been a long journey, and we must ensure that we maintain these standards.”

Conclusion

Singapore’s public transport system is now more secure and safe.The government and public transport operators like SMRT are taking steady steps towards these goals to keep Singapore moving.

However, by being alert, vigilant and aware of your surroundings, commuters can play an important role in keeping Singapore’s public transport system safe.

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