ADVERTISEMENTAn MRT 3 statement said a train motor early on Saturday failed due possibly to “worn-out electrical sub-components.”According to information posted on the company’s website, Saturday’s incident was the 448th time in 2017 that the MRT 3 unloaded passengers. That’s about six times in five days that passengers had been forced to disembark for the whole of 2017. The rolling stock spare parts contract has a budget of P8.89 million and was won by Linkers Enterprises. The spare parts contract, with a budget of P7.97 million, was won by Nikka Trading, Batan said. The DOTr said the IAA will cover all sub-components of MRT 3, including its signaling system, tracks and rolling stock.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 31, 2017 23:03 UTC