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Singapore train operator SMRT will be stepping up pest control measures at its stations and depots after a video circulating online showed a rat on one of its trains.
In the video posted on social media on Saturday, a rat is seen scurrying around the cabin of a train as two people attempt to corner it. People are also seen lifting their legs to avoid it as it scurries past them.
“SMRT is aware of a post online about a rat sighting on board one of our trains on the East-West Line,” said SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai on Monday in response to CNA’s queries.
SMRT would be stepping up pest control measures at its stations and depots, he added.

Rat taking a train ride in Singapore
by u/Beaveric in trains

“Rats may occasionally enter trains through station platforms, track areas, undercarriage gaps, or gangways between train cars.
“As part of our regular maintenance regime, trains are thoroughly cleaned when they return to the depot at the end of passenger service every day,” Lam said.
The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract rats and other pests.
“The economy’s so bad that the rat needs to go [to] work,” a comment under the video read.
“The rat must be stuck in a … rat race,” one user posted.
Referring to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, another said: “Master Splinter belongs in the subway.”
This article was first published by CNA
Additional reporting by SCMP’s Asia desk


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The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests


The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests.


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Singapore train operator steps up pest control after rat seen cavorting in carriage

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The company also reminded commuters not to eat or drink on trains and at the stations, as food remnants could attract pests