SG: Signalling issue caused delays

Our train network was designed in and for an era where Singapore was a lot less populated. The relatively recent influx of foreigners have greatly inflated our population, which in turn, means that out network has to shuttle more to and from their workplaces/schools. This influx may have caused a couple of issues to our network, for more trains are needed to keep the human traffic flow smooth. More trains mean the aged computers at SMRT HQ are struggling to keep up, and hence, breakdown. Plans are already put in place and are currently underway to strip the old signaling system and refit a state-of-the art system, scheduled for completion in 2016. But before then, commuters may have to put up with more frequent delays and breakdowns. SMRT’s latest breakdowns on the EWL and NSL can all be attributed to faulty codes generation by the signaling software, which ended up either dramatically slowing the train down or completely holding the train stationary.Pictures used for illustration purposes only.