Public Transport Security

Transit Security Personnel

Uniformed transit security personnel are stationed at MRT stations and bus interchanges and can be identified by their Transit Security Badge.

Transit security personnel:

• enhance security and vigilance against terrorist threats
• conduct patrols in MRT stations and bus interchanges
• conduct random bag and parcel checks for suspicious items

Please co-operate with transit security personnel so that they can protect the public.

If You See Anything or Anyone Suspicious

• Call 999 or inform Transit Security staff.

• Call 999/995 or station personnel if anyone is injured or there is a threat to life.

• Do not put yourself or others in danger.

• Remain calm and think before acting.

NOTE:
Do not leave your belongings unattended.

Train and Bus Evacuation

Follow instructions given over announcement system

• If a problem develops while the train is on the move, do not panic.

• Listen carefully to the announcements and follow instructions given by the staff.

• Take care of children and elderly passengers in the train.

• Do not force the door open or attempt to jump off the train.

Follow emergency exit instructions

• Follow the instructions at the emergency exits at either end of the train to open the doors and get off the train.

• During evacuation, all electrical power in the tracks will be shut off so that you can evacuate safely. Emergency lighting and ventilation will be provided in the trains and tunnels.

Alert Bus Captain if suspicious article is seen

• If you see anything suspicious while onboard the bus, do not panic.

• Let the Bus Captain know. He will assess the situation and transfer everyone to another bus
  if necessary.

• Take care of children and elderly passengers.