An honorable member of the Coffee Shop Has Just Posted the Following:
What is the expect lifespan of the rail? It seems that the lifespan is shorter than the subway in other countries. Why?
Were sub-standard material used? How much was paid for this rail tracks and were the cost comparable to the tracks used in other countries? I believe then that sinkapore installed the latest technology. Question then is if it was the best then, why is it failing faster than other systems overseas?
We need answers.
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SMRT: Rail crack due to corroded metal strip; overhaul of system "absolutely necessary"
alelah Abu Baker | The Straits Times | Friday, May 31, 2013
SMRT's spokesman added that the galvanic corrosion happens over time and that in this instance, routine ultrasonic and multi-functional vehicle (MFV) tests were not able to detect this defect because it was on the underside of the rail.
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02-06-2013, 07:00 AM
Questions need to be asked about the SMRT rail crack
