MRT-3 offloads 780 passengers due to glitch
MANILA, Philippines — About 780 passengers were offloaded from a southbound Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) train on Tuesday afternoon due to an electrical glitch.
The MRT-3 management said that the train’s motor encountered an electrical failure at about 1:01 p.m. and its passengers were dropped off at the Ayala station.
The train’s passengers rode the next train, which arrived 11 minutes after the incident, it added.
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The electrical failure could be caused by worn-out electrical sub-components, according to the MRT-3 management.
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It said it would implement remedial measures such as preventive maintenance and replacement of electrical components.
“We are sorry for the convenience,” the MRT-3 management said in a statement. /je
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