11 defective SMRT trains repaired and returned to Singapore

In 2016, the Transport Ministry said 26 trains that were made in China had defects on them. Eleven have since been repaired and returned to Singapore, with 10 put into passenger service. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Eleven defective SMRT trains have been repaired and returned to Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Wednesday (Aug 8).

In 2016, the Transport Ministry said 26 trains that were made in China had defects on them.

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