Communications breakdown stops MRT operations

An MRT train is stalled at the Boni Station in Mandaluyong City. WINSTON OLARTE/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Communications system breakdown brought to a halt the operations of Metro Rail Transit (MRT), Hernando Cabrera, MRT/LRT spokesman, told INQUIRER.net.

Cabrera said the MRT-3 was forced to suspend its operations from 12:05 p.m. until repairs were completed.

“Two-way continuous and constant communications between train operators and the control center is a vital safety feature of MRT and LRT systems. Without proper two-way constant and continuous communications between train drivers and control center, we cannot operate for safety reasons,” he said.

Inquirer entertainment writing editor Bayani San Diego, who was at the scene, earlier reported that the MRT train in Pasay was not moving.

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