SINGAPORE - An MRT train on the East-West Line was struck by lightning and stalled near Bedok station a little past 4pm on Monday (Nov 20). As a result, journey times between Tanah Merah and Paya Lebar were delayed for at least 10 minutes.
The westbound train heading towards the city stalled as it was approaching Bedok MRT station, Mr Patrick Nathan, SMRT's vice-president of corporate communications, told The Straits Times in a statement.
Passengers were detrained at Bedok station, and the train was withdrawn from service for investigation. After the incident, the train captain, who said he was unwell, received medical attention.
The captain, in his 20s, was taken to Changi General Hospital around 4.20pm by a Singapore Civil Defence Force ambulance in a conscious and alert state.
