MRT-3 train hit by door malfunction, prompting brief service interruption | Inquirer News

MRT-3 train hit by door malfunction, prompting brief service interruption

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 11:17 AM May 18, 2023

MRT-3 train temporarily stops due to a door glitch

MRT-3 (File photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Thursday said that one of its trains encountered a “start-up interlocking error,” resulting in a brief pause in service.

According to MRT-3 in an advisory, the train was en route to Ortigas Station (southbound) at 9:29 a.m. when the glitch occurred.

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The MRT-3 management explained that the malfunction arises “when a train door could only partially close.”

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“For [the] safety of all passengers, the train was temporarily halted until [the] error was resolved by on-board technicians,” it said.

Technicians fixed the issue at 9:33 a.m., allowing the train to get back on track.

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“Effect on train operations is minimal at estimated 4 minutes recoverable delay,” the MRT-3 management noted.

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“The MRT-3 apologizes for the inconvenience to the affected passengers,” it added.

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