Singapore's metro system has been plagued by outdated equipment and poor maintenance for years, according to a high-level inquiry that criticised the network's operator for chasing profits.
A panel assigned to look into two breakdowns in December last year, one of which left thousands trapped for hours underground, criticised management for rushing to resume services without adequately addressing underlying problems.
The Committee of Inquiry (COI) findings, issued late Wednesday, also said publicly listed operator SMRT did not have enough engineers capable of overseeing maintenance. Full story
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