We often read in the news about people who go down to the train tracks illegally and get themselves injured or run over by oncoming trains.
To prevent such incidents, the authorities could install electronic sensors on the existing 1.5m wall panels next to the tracks at all stations.
When an intruder tries to climb over the wall, the sensors would immediately raise an alarm, alerting the security personnel and the station master.
Commuters at the station could also help to stop the intruder.
Such precautionary measures could save lives and prevent the disruption of train services.
Mak Seck Hong
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Publication Date:
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014