Manila:The Department of Transportation - Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (DOTr-MRT-3) is currently investigating an emergency braking incident that occurred with a southbound train. In response to the incident, the train driver has been temporarily relieved of duty.
According to Philippines News Agency, the train automatically applied its brakes after passing a red signal near the exit of Santolan Station at around 626 a.m. on Wednesday. The MRT-3 trains are equipped with an Automatic Train Protection system, which is a safety feature designed to monitor train movements and automatically apply brakes if a train passes a red signal or exceeds speed limits.
Passengers who suffered minor injuries during the incident were promptly attended to by MRT-3 station and medical personnel, receiving first aid on the scene. Additionally, some passengers were transported to a nearby hospital for further medical assessment as a precautionary measure.
The DOTr-MRT-3 is conducting a thorough review of the incident and has assured the public that necessary measures will be implemented based on the findings. The agency apologized for the inconvenience caused and emphasized that passenger safety remains a top priority.
In a separate announcement, the MRT-3 reported a new record daily ridership of 513,654 passengers on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 506,904 passengers logged on October 21. This increase reflects growing commuter patronage. The MRT-3 continues to provide a 50 percent fare discount, aimed at offering savings for daily commuters, while maintaining a commitment to delivering safe, orderly, and reliable service.
Source Philippines News Agency
