In relation to the recent incident whereby two Kelana Jaya LRT trains suffered operational setbacks due to brake-related issues, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, chairman of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), has urged the parties responsible for investigating the case to make their findings public.
This is to ensure that “public confidence in rail transport will not be affected.” In a report by The Star, it was noted that while Lee applauded the decision made by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to establish a committee to study the incident, he maintained that conclusions drawn up from the report “should be revealed in accordance with the principle of accountability and transparency.”
“SPAD and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, as well as the train manufacturer, must give serious attention to these incidents as it is a matter of public interest,” he added. On July 22, a Gombak-bound LRT train seized operations at Setiawangsa station due to faulty brakes while a second incident later that day saw another Gombak-bound train halted at Universiti station.
The second hiccup proved to be a more major one as the train caught fire, causing further delays. A total of 53 passengers had already been evacuated to a rescue train prior to the fire. Although both incidents could be isolated cases, the fact that it had occurred had “caused much concern among commuters.”
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he talking about something out of his jurisdiction and expertise
Let me tell you the future in my crystal ball:
1. Audit is conducted
2. Audit report not allowed to go public
3. Audit committee is either sacked or transfer somewhere else
4. No news for a long long time
5. End of day, it is fixed with Nothing Done, No One Accountable, No One Care.
Sounds familiar?
Given the inherent risks posed, now its time to establish MIRAS – malaysian institute for RAIL safety. An independent audit (not SPAD initiated) shud b underway & reveal all flaws with full transparency.
Even of it’s annoced, how sure we are that’s the real truth? Cause of 1MDB loss also they try to sweep under the carpet, I honestly loose faith and hope already.
There zero trust in anything related to G….they shouldnt bother…knowing them , someone is gonna make money out of this report i guarentee it…
On July 22, a Gombak-bound LRT train seized operations at Setiawangsa station due to faulty brakes while a second incident later that day saw another Gombak-bound train halted at Universiti station.
I think ceased, not seized? don’t think an LRT can seize anything :D
Hey! What about the incident occurred on the evening of 27 July 2015? Cover up from the media? Putra trains faced with technical problems again during the evening peak hours, leaving scores of commuters stranded till about 8pm. It seems that the recovery plan is not in place or badly executed. Make quick announcement. Divert crowd to alternative means of transportation. Show them what bus to take and where. Stop allowing commuters to enter, danger looms at the moving escalators and those standing at the edge of the platform. Commuters using Touch&Go are charged when they decide to exit from the same station. Any refund? 70 sen out of 10,000 commuters is RM7,000! Efficient and effective management? I doubt so.
Brake problem; investigate. Train catches fire and derails into an orphanage; investigate lagi. Lather, rinse, repeat. They never learn.