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SINGAPORE – A train at Raffles Place MRT station was evacuated after white smoke was seen inside the train on Friday afternoon (Jan 10).
The smoke, seen at around 12.45pm at the station, was caused by a leaking air-conditioning compressor that released freon gas, rail operator SMRT said.
Freon gas is an inert non-flammable gas that is also used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
“As a safety precaution, all commuters on board the affected train were asked to disembark and board the next train,” said Ms Margaret Teo, SMRT’s chief communications officer. “The affected train was withdrawn from service for further checks.”
No fire or injuries were reported in the incident, which happened on the East-West Line. The train was subsequently sent back to the depot for checks.
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