Another MRT-3 train makes abrupt stop | Inquirer News

Another MRT-3 train makes abrupt stop

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 09:42 AM February 27, 2015

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MANILA, Philippines–A southbound train of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) on Friday morning abruptly stopped as its brake system went haywire.

MRT general manager Roman Buenafe told INQUIRER.net in a text message that an MRT train made an abrupt stop shortly after it left the Ayala station past 8:21 a.m., causing passengers to fall like dominoes.

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The passengers were unloaded at the Ayala station.

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He said the defective train returned to being operation after a few minutes but the passengers were loaded to another train for their safety.

On Feb. 17, an MRT-3 train made a sudden stop hit two sudden brakes in between the Kamuning and Santolan stations, with one ultimately causing the passengers to fall.

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Buenafe said the train was immediately brought to the MRT-3 depot for checking and possible repair.

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He said the management is now checking for possible injuries caused by the incident.

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The MRT-3 as of posting time is on normal operations.

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