Track Intrusion at North-South Line near Chua Chu Kang MRT in February 2015

Mr Zaqy Mohamad asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the person involved in the track intrusion at the North-South Line near Chua Chu Kang MRT that disrupted services on 27 February 2015 has been identified and arrested; and (b) what measures have been taken to prevent such future track intrusions.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: The suspected male intruder was charged in court on 28 April 2015.

To further reduce the likelihood of intrusions onto at-grade tracks, SMRT has strengthened the perimeter fencing between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak. In addition, SMRT has enhanced their inspections of all at-grade tracks. The Public Transport Security Committee, which comprises Government agencies and the operators, is also implementing a number of additional measures, including installing crash-rated bollards and strengthening structures against forced entry.