Elderly man escorted out of train for being under influence of alcohol: SMRT

He is eventually escorted out of the train when it reaches Dover station.

Some netizens commented on the incident, saying he should have been allowed to ride because he “meant no harm” and that such instances were common. Others said the situation could not have been unwarranted, as they believed the staff do not check trains unless they were responding to a complaint., an SMRT spokesman said their staff were informed about an elderly man who was under the influence of alcohol, and talking very loudly on an eastbound train on the East-West line.

The spokesman added: “For the safety and consideration of other commuters, our staff advised him to alight at the next station. They escorted him out of the train at Dover station.” He also highlighted that Under Rapid Transit Systems regulations, 'no person shall conduct himself on any train or in any part of the railway premises so as to cause a nuisance or annoyance to other passengers'.

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