Last Updated on 2023-04-12 , 10:19 am
Catching the train can be a source of anxiety when we’re rushing somewhere.
However, rushing for the train can be a dangerous sport.
This personal mobility aid (PMA) rider was so focused on rushing for the train that his PMA smashed a platform glass door at Bishan MRT station.
What Happened
According to Lianhe Zaobao, the incident occurred at around 9 am on 5 April at the Circle Line platform of Bishan MRT station.
As the platform glass door was about to close, a PMA rider attempted to rush into the train.
However, he failed, smashing the glass door instead.
SMRT reacted quickly and immediately sent assistance to the scene.
Furthermore, staff repaired the damaged door the same night.
SMRT said that train services were not affected by the accident.
30-year-old Liu Sha told Lianhe Zaobao that she passed by the Circle Line platform of Bishan MRT Station at around 6.30 pm as she was heading towards Serangoon MRT.
She noticed that one of the glass doors was broken, and two SMRT staff were guiding passengers.
She also noted that the glass doors were barricaded to prevent commuters from getting close and potentially injuring themselves.
Wu Zhen Zhuo, the director of the Circle Line, confirmed the incident with Lianhe Zaobao.
He confirmed that nobody was injured and that train services were not affected.
SMRT also advised passengers against rushing to board the train for safety reasons.
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Other Incidents Involving Platform Doors
On 26 November 2022, a commuter at Jurong East MRT station used his hand to stop the platform glass door from closing deliberately.
Calling it a “lifehack”, the commuter filmed himself doing this and uploaded the video onto TikTok.
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He said the video was a guide on “how to catch a train when you’re rushing to work or meeting with somebody”.
His actions caused a train service delay.
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In a statement, SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai said, “We take a serious view of this irresponsible act, which is not only dangerous for the commuter himself, but could also cause a delay to train service, affecting many other commuters.”
Lam also confirmed that the incident was reported to the police.
On 28 February 2023, a similar incident occurred at Jurong East MRT Station.
The original video was uploaded to Reddit.
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The person behind the camera sounds like a young boy.
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He appears to block the platform glass door from closing with an object that sounds metallic.
He then claims that he would upload the video to YouTube.
He proceeded to retract the claim.
He said, “I’m going to go far away so I’m not too much of a suspect.”
As a result of his actions, the train was delayed for a minute.
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Fortunately, an SMRT staff managed to fix the issue.
SMRT also filed a police report against the boy.
Regarding such incidents, user n3rf_Up posted on subreddit r/askSingapore asking, “What’s with people rushing into trains when doors are closing?”
What’s with people rushing into trains when doors are closing?
by u/n3rf_Up in askSingapore
The user shared two of his personal experiences.
In his first story, a family was rushing for the train.
However, not all of them made it in. One of them got caught by the train door.
In his second sharing, a woman pushing a trolley was rushing for the train even though its doors were already half-closed.
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According to the user, the woman got her arm caught at the door.
The user wrote, “Just… why? Is waiting 5 minutes for the next train too long for you to risk getting you or your kids caught by the door?”
The Consequences of Interfering with Train Doors
The platform glass doors were installed for the safety of commuters.
However, despite repeated reminders, incidents of people interfering with the doors still occur.
Besides how dangerous such selfish actions can be, did you know that interfering with train doors can incur a fine?
The Rapid Transit Systems Regulations about the interference of doors states, “No person shall in any way interfere with any platform screen door or train door, or the operation of any such door.”
The only exceptions are during emergencies or if the person is authorised to do so.
The maximum penalty for disobeying the regulation is a $1,000 fine.
If you don’t want your bank account to be $1,000 emptier, it’s better to be patient and wait for the next train.
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