The Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation (MLM) held an emergency meeting with train and systems suppliers recently to address two failures on the Taipa Line in September and October.
The MLM has vowed to work with its train and systems supplier to prevent future breakdowns on the Taipa Line.
In a statement, MLM said it held an emergency meeting with the supplier following equipment malfunctions in September and October. The company requested the supplier identify the causes of the failures and propose measures to avoid similar issues going forward.
“MLM values the safety and well-being of passengers with utmost priority,” the statement read.
“Since the failures affected LRT operations, MLM has required the train and systems supplier to identify and clarify the causes of the malfunction and to propose improvement measures to avoid similar issues.”
MLM also expressed gratitude to passengers for their “patience and tolerance” during the disruptions and noted that the on-site service team was able to quickly restore service after ensuring system safety.
The company said its service team will continue to optimize operations and provide passengers with a high-quality ride experience.
The recent breakdowns marked the latest challenges for Macau’s light rail system, which has faced periodic service disruptions since launching in 2019. MLM has said that resolving the issues is a top priority for the company. Victoria Chan
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