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Why Platform Screen Doors Are Important for a Train Network

Why Platform Screen Doors Are Important for a Train Network

A woman was pushed into an oncoming subway train at the Times Square station in New York City on Saturday (Jan 15).

The 40-year-old victim was waiting for the southbound R train when she was shoved by a man who fled the scene but admitted himself to the police later on.

The Times Square station is not fitted with safety barriers like platform screen doors, which safeguards commuters from accidents.

Find out why having platform screen doors installed should be one of the top priorities for any train network in the world.

TransCom Police Officers: Safeguarding Our Public Transport Network

TransCom Police Officers: Safeguarding Our Public Transport Network

If you travel on the public transport network regularly, you might have chanced upon a familiar group of uniformed personnel, donning blue uniforms and light grey-coloured berets.

They are officers of the Public Transport Security Command, more commonly known as the TransCom Officers, from the Singapore Police Force (SPF).

Here’s how they keep you safe and our public transport network secure for our daily commuting, and find out how you can contribute!