2 young lives lost

[skyleon]

Circle Line wireless signal interference due to faulty hardware on a single train

An intermittent failure of the signalling hardware on one train, Passenger Vehicle 46 (PV46), was identified as the cause of the wireless signal interference in November, with a "strong likelihood" that it was also the cause of September's disruptions, LTA and SMRT say.

By Lianne Chia

Posted 11 Nov 2016 11:36
Updated 11 Nov 2016 11:40


SINGAPORE: The findings on the cause of the wireless signal interference on the Circle Line were released on Friday (Nov 11), with the intermittent failure of the signalling hardware on one passenger train identified as the cause.

According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT, the intermittent hardware failure between Nov 2 and Nov 6 caused about 100 occurrences of loss of signalling communications on trains travelling in the proximity of Passenger Vehicle 46 (PV46).

"The loss of communications on these trains resulted in their emergency brakes being automatically activated, which is a safety feature," both parties said in a press release.

The joint team of LTA, SMRT, signalling system manufacture Alstom, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the Defence Science and Technology Agency, DSO National Laboratories, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and electro-magnetic interference specialist Rohde & Schwarz had spent several weeks investigating the incidents.

Ongoing investigations also indicate a "strong likelihood: that PV46 was the cause for the about 200 occurrences of loss of signalling communications on Circle Line trains between Aug 28 and Sep 2, they added.

TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNALS NOT THE SOURCE

LTA and SMRT also noted that an initial hypothesis was that interference from telecommunication signals may have caused the repeated activation of the trains' emergency brakes.

To test this, LTA, IMDA and the three telcos suspended mobile telecom services across the entire line for two hours on Nov 3, and then for a full day on Nov 4. "These tests showed that telecommunication signals were not the source of the interference," LTA and SMRT said.

Earlier, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the Circle Line disruption is "interesting" and has been challenging for his team, which had to eliminate possible sources for the signal disruption one by one.

Intermittent signal interference caused disruption and multiple delays on the Circle Line for nearly three hours on Nov 2, which resulted in mobile signals being shut off temporarily over the following two days.


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[SiaSuay]

Is it really resolved ??? Why did LTA & SMRT take so long to confirm that it is hardware signalling fault ? Shouldn't they have done it when the first incident occurred ? So is LTA going to replace all the signalling hardware on the CCL trains ? Can Mr Khaw assured the commuters that the problem will not reoccur again ? Why is WP keeping quiet on this issue ?

[skyleon]

Meet the defence engineers who cracked the mysterious Circle Line case

Published 1 hour ago


Christopher Tan

Senior Transport Correspondent

SINGAPORE - Engineers Mui Whye Kee, Cheng Heng Ngom and Benedict Koh were the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) experts who helped solve the mysterious glitch which affected the MRT Circle Line in recent weeks.

This was revealed by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Facebook on Friday (Nov 11).

Together with a Defence Science Organisation team led by Chian Teck Keong, they identified a train with faulty signalling hardware as the cause of a glitch which affected service from Aug 28 to Sept 2, and from Nov 2 to 6.

Mr Mui and Mr Cheng were prize-winning engineers who bagged the prestigious defence technology prize this year and last year, respectively.

"In modern battles, the opponent who rules the airwaves has the decisive advantage," Mr Ng said. "We have many professionals in DSTA and DSO National Laboratories who spend a good part of their careers becoming experts in the field.

"So, when the Circle Line had problems with signal interference, it presented an opportunity for them to help and put their expertise to good use."

The engineers first showed that radio signals could disrupt trains.

"But where were the rogue signals coming from? Like good detectives, they analysed the clues, eliminated other suspects and caught the culprit - train PV46, carrying faulty hardware," the minister said.

The mysterious glitch was initially attributed to several causes - from a recent software upgrade to telecommunication signal interference to sabotage.

There was no shortage of theories from netizens either, with some saying half in jest that since the first episode was during the Hungry Ghost Month, paranormal mischief was at play. Others cited manga monsters, as the Pokemon Go craze was then at its height.

The signal interference first appeared on Aug 28, and persisted till Sept 2, when it ceased as suddenly as it started.

Over those six days, rail operator SMRT, suspecting a new software, rolled back the update, but the glitch continued.

Telco signals were switched off along certain stretches of the line, but before any findings could be made, the glitch stopped.


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[sadfa]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

Is it really resolved ??? Why did LTA & SMRT take so long to confirm that it is hardware signalling fault ? Shouldn't they have done it when the first incident occurred ? So is LTA going to replace all the signalling hardware on the CCL trains ? Can Mr Khaw assured the commuters that the problem will not reoccur again ? Why is WP keeping quiet on this issue ?

Ya. If these ppl are As great as they claim, they should have solved it last time since the train is owned by them !

And khaw dare say it's interesting?
Fuck! So much problems 4 everybody.
Very interesting hor
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[SiaSuay]

Originally Posted by sadfa

Ya. If these ppl are As great as they claim, they should have solved it last time since the train is owned by them !

And khaw dare say it's interesting?
Fuck! So much problems 4 everybody.
Very interesting hor
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I really had a good laugh when I read the report that say they solve the problem but they still need to further investigate . Sometimes I wonder as if the SMRT engineers and LTA engineers don't know to troubleshoot the problem ? They are after all qualified engineers. Everyone knows when you have a mechanical problem what you need to do is to start with the hardware and then the software and then the security system. Next they should just shut the entire CCL down for a day to investigate the tunnel. Really amazed that they can say the problem was caused by a malfunction train . If that is the case why wasn't this discovered in the first incident ? The defective train can interfere with the other trains really ? So if that is the case the question is : Is CCL safe and secure to be driven by an automatic driver ? Still nobody dare to sack Desmond Kuek ?

Yes agree so many problems created for other people . Why don't people just sue SMRT ???

[FactWire]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

Is it really resolved ??? Why did LTA & SMRT take so long to confirm that it is hardware signalling fault ? Shouldn't they have done it when the first incident occurred ? So is LTA going to replace all the signalling hardware on the CCL trains ? Can Mr Khaw assured the commuters that the problem will not reoccur again ? Why is WP keeping quiet on this issue ?

You still believe what they said?
Lies after lies after lies ......

WP probably enjoying coke and popcorns watching Ah Khaw and gang wayang

[sadfa]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

I really had a good laugh when I read the report that say they solve the problem but they still need to further investigate . Sometimes I wonder as if the SMRT engineers and LTA engineers don't know to troubleshoot the problem ? They are after all qualified engineers. Everyone knows when you have a mechanical problem what you need to do is to start with the hardware and then the software and then the security system. Next they should just shut the entire CCL down for a day to investigate the tunnel. Really amazed that they can say the problem was caused by a malfunction train . If that is the case why wasn't this discovered in the first incident ? The defective train can interfere with the other trains really ? So if that is the case the question is : Is CCL safe and secure to be driven by an automatic driver ? Still nobody dare to sack Desmond Kuek ?

Yes agree so many problems created for other people . Why don't people just sue SMRT ???

Once again this forum needs my post to set standards.

Isn't khaw some big fuck doctor?
As a doctor he needs to use his big brains to investigate n diagnose illnesses. So why is he impressed by this. He's not paid millions for his medical knowledge but his brains.

In the fucking tunnel, wat external interference signal so powerful that can pierce thru it n interfere? Maybe the angmoh experts sent to help shake their heads at these bs lazy wayang kings.

He should b asking Desmond how come their own fucking train can interfere wan! If so easy, how come this don't happen in other countries using the same trains?

And cb hen portray those engineers like fucking nasa geniuses. 0bviously the problem must be sooooooo big, can only b solved by geniuses. If anyone can solve means anyone including WP can solve all the mrt breakdowns n don't need garbagement liao!

And I bet garbagement is saying mrt is in the red cos they invested billions le.

They probably decreed to Desmond NO REFUNDS. They'll close the loop by telling the courts the same thing. Remember the poor thai ger who lost both her legs in mrt station n got Nothing. So even if passengers got solid claims with receipts, they'll get nothing.

but it'll b interestin to hear the judges reasons why cannot claim. Maybe they'll say you should know mrt is fucked up. So you shouldn't take for important matters. So no claim
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[Raddy69]

Somebody said they have sleepless nights trying to solve the problem. But you are not the one in our shoes when we have to face angry bosses and supervisors for being late to work . When we are late for our appointments ; late for school and exams ; late to pick up our parents and children and late for everything else . Someone boast that Singapore has one of the best mrt systems in the world . Really ??? Getting really pissed off with all these mrt and breakdowns . I have to look for a more alternative transport backup. Sorry you have failed to provide an efficient public transport system .

[Baigonggong]

Yes some of Ah Gong's old age home staff do come to work late when there is mrt disruption service . Luckily their boss very understanding never scold them .

[skyleon]

Cooperation on Circle Line disruption a demonstration of what Singapore can do: Ng Eng Hen


By Loke Kok Fai
Posted 13 Nov 2016 15:15
Updated 13 Nov 2016 15:20


SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the multi-agency effort to identify the cause behind recent disruptions to the Circle Line showed what combined collaboration could do for Singapore, when unconfined along departmental or organisational lines.

"It's not possible for one agency to have all capabilities," said Dr Ng in response to questions on the sidelines of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Exercise Torrent 2016 on Sunday (Nov 13).

"In this particular instance, the Defence Science and Technology Agency and DSO have experts in signals. GovTech - even though it's very young, had experts in data analytics, very bright young minds, and the Land Transport Authority and the Ministry of Transport showed great leadership in bringing all these capabilities together," said Dr Ng.

Moving forward, he said problems and solutions in Singapore will also require this approach, whether capabilities are gathered within Singapore or externally.

"Whatever it is it gives us great confidence that we can solve the problem quickly," said Dr Ng.


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[whitedwarf]

Originally Posted by Raddy69

Somebody said they have sleepless nights trying to solve the problem. But you are not the one in our shoes when we have to face angry bosses and supervisors for being late to work . When we are late for our appointments ; late for school and exams ; late to pick up our parents and children and late for everything else . Someone boast that Singapore has one of the best mrt systems in the world . Really ??? Getting really pissed off with all these mrt and breakdowns . I have to look for a more alternative transport backup. Sorry you have failed to provide an efficient public transport system .

Why look for alternative transport? Better to vote for alternative party

[Alsacer]

Originally Posted by skyleon

Cooperation on Circle Line disruption a demonstration of what Singapore can do: Ng Eng Hen


By Loke Kok Fai
Posted 13 Nov 2016 15:15
Updated 13 Nov 2016 15:20


SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the multi-agency effort to identify the cause behind recent disruptions to the Circle Line showed what combined collaboration could do for Singapore, when unconfined along departmental or organisational lines.

"It's not possible for one agency to have all capabilities," said Dr Ng in response to questions on the sidelines of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Exercise Torrent 2016 on Sunday (Nov 13).

"In this particular instance, the Defence Science and Technology Agency and DSO have experts in signals. GovTech - even though it's very young, had experts in data analytics, very bright young minds, and the Land Transport Authority and the Ministry of Transport showed great leadership in bringing all these capabilities together," said Dr Ng.

Moving forward, he said problems and solutions in Singapore will also require this approach, whether capabilities are gathered within Singapore or externally.

"Whatever it is it gives us great confidence that we can solve the problem quickly," said Dr Ng.


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Bloody Hen can only cluck, can lay eggs or not?

[sadfa]

Originally Posted by skyleon

Cooperation on Circle Line disruption a demonstration of what Singapore can do: Ng Eng Hen


By Loke Kok Fai
Posted 13 Nov 2016 15:15
Updated 13 Nov 2016 15:20


SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the multi-agency effort to identify the cause behind recent disruptions to the Circle Line showed what combined collaboration could do for Singapore, when unconfined along departmental or organisational lines.

"It's not possible for one agency to have all capabilities," said Dr Ng in response to questions on the sidelines of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Exercise Torrent 2016 on Sunday (Nov 13).

"In this particular instance, the Defence Science and Technology Agency and DSO have experts in signals. GovTech - even though it's very young, had experts in data analytics, very bright young minds, and the Land Transport Authority and the Ministry of Transport showed great leadership in bringing all these capabilities together," said Dr Ng.

Moving forward, he said problems and solutions in Singapore will also require this approach, whether capabilities are gathered within Singapore or externally.

"Whatever it is it gives us great confidence that we can solve the problem quickly," said Dr Ng.


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Ccb to u la hen!
As if this the first time cross disciplines cooperate together.
Obviously know nothing

But hen got one thing right.
Sporeans need to work together.
To rid spore of these motherfuckers
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[sadfa]

Originally Posted by Raddy69

Somebody said they have sleepless nights trying to solve the problem. But you are not the one in our shoes when we have to face angry bosses and supervisors for being late to work . When we are late for our appointments ; late for school and exams ; late to pick up our parents and children and late for everything else . Someone boast that Singapore has one of the best mrt systems in the world . Really ??? Getting really pissed off with all these mrt and breakdowns . I have to look for a more alternative transport backup. Sorry you have failed to provide an efficient public transport system .

If u ask khaw he'll say wake up 1 hour earlier lor n you'll avoid the breakdown. If u say not possible he'll say when he was yr age, he already own 2 cars. One luxury chauffeur driven n another sports car for weekends. So blame yourself

It's so obvious garbagement don't give a shit about u.
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[skyleon]

Delays on North-East Line for over an hour on Monday morning due to train fault at Outram Park station

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Published 3 hours ago

Updated 2 hours ago


Derek Wong

Zhaki Abdullah

SINGAPORE - A train fault that occurred at Outram Park station caused delays on the North-East Line (NEL) for more than an hour on Monday (Nov 14) morning.

Full service resumed at around 10.30am with free bus rides and bridging buses services still available at designated bus stops.

SBS Transit tweeted the delay at 9.33am, warning of an additional 15 minutes of travel time along the NEL.

At 9.56am, SBS Transit tweeted that free bus rides were available at designated bus stops between Harbourfront and Dhoby Ghaut stations.

SBS Transit announced that full service had resumed at 10.36am.

Commuter Christopher Goh, 44, who works in the jewellery line, was on his way to Dhoby Ghaut station from Buangkok station. He spoke to The Straits Times at Serangoon station at about 10am.

“It took me 35 minutes just to get from Buangkok station to Serangoon station. The train stops at every station for about five to 10 minutes. Quite a lot of people exited at Serangoon to take the bus but I chose to wait. I now have to explain why I am late for work,” he said. The commute from Buangkok to Serangoon station usually takes approximately 10 minutes.


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I simply love the Singapore MRT system . Such world class .