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The overall security concerns of the Mass Rapid Transit related to crime and terrorism are not high on the agenda of the system's planners since its inception . For instance, there was no physical police presence in the rail system, and nor were private security guards deployed. CCTV systems were not widely used, and there were no passenger service booths on the platform level, the only manned booth being the one at the station control room. These measures were not necessary, however, as incidents of crime rarely occurred on the rail system. POLICE MRT UNIT & TRANSIT SECURITY ]] In the wake of heightened security concerns as a result of the September 11, 2001 Attacks , and also particularly the 11 March 2004 Madrid Attacks in which the Commuter Rail system was targeted, the Singapore government initiated several measures aimed at securing the rail system from a similar attack. In the months immediately after the Madrid attacks, the two rail operators, SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit , started employing private unarmed guards who patrol the station platforms, and are empowered to check the belongings of commuters. The Singapore Police Force announced that regular police officers may commence patrolling duties within stations and trains, although this was not visibly apparent except in the immediate period after announcements were made. In reaction to a second major terrorist attack on a public transport system in the 7 July 2005 London Bombings , the Police deployed armed Police Tactical Unit officers to patrol within stations the day after the bombings occurred, while pre-existing security measures were placed on higher alert. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157138/1/.html On " if deemed necessary. CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) monitors the Toa Payoh MRT Station ]] Plans were also announced in fixing CCTVs within trains operated by SMRT Corporation , in line with existing fixtures in SBS Transit trains. These measures were deemed necessary in light of the timing of the attacks which took place while the 117th IOC Session was still in progress in the city, and that the meeting venue at Raffles City was located beside City Hall MRT Station , a major interchange station with very high passenger traffic. ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES "Attention all passengers, please do not leave your belongings unattended. If you see any suspicious article, please inform our staff or call 999."
TRASH BINS & MAIL BOXES Trash Bins and Mail Boxes were relocated from the station platform & concourse levels to the station entrances. This precautionary measure has been taken to safeguard Singapore MRT stations. EXERCISE NORTHSTAR V On 8 January 2006 , a major civil exercise, codenamed Exercise Northstar V and simulating bombing and chemical attacks at Dhoby Ghaut, Toa Payoh, Raffles Place and Marina Bay MRT stations was conducted. Thirteen affected stations were closed during the three-hour duration of the exercise, affecting about 3,400 commuters . NOTES |
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