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Drivers now deployed on Singapore's driverless MRT trains to improve reliability

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapor...ve-reliability

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- SINGAPORE - In a case where humans are still superior to machines, Singapore's driverless MRT lines are now being manned to raise reliability. SBS Transit, which operates the North East and Downtown lines, told The Straits Times it started manning every North East Line (NEL) train last October. NEL was the world's first driverless heavy-rail system when it opened in 2003.

- SBS Transit spokesman Tammy Tan said it initially manned NEL trains during peak hours and on every other train, but "we reviewed the arrangements and now we have someone on board every train throughout operational hours". "We have staff on board our driverless trains not only as a reassurance to commuters, but also for operational contingency," she told The Straits Times, adding that trained staff on board makes for quicker service recovery.

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