SMRT, one of the finest public transportation of Singapore is certainly the commuter's favored choice of the ride to reach a wide spectrum of places around. Running successfully for years under the leadership of SMRT CEO Ngien Hoon Ping, this transportation means bridging the gap among different places in Singapore. One of the key reasons that commuters in Singapore prefer to travel via SMRT is because of innovative safety precautions and measures taken by this transportation means. For several years, SMRT has been awarded for a safe, protected, and convenient travel experience. 

Here, in this blog, we will be focussing on five key safety innovations adopted by SMRT. 

1. Platform Screen Doors: Platform screen doors are installed at the underground train stations of MRT all across Singapore. With the installation of automated screen doors, commuters waiting on the platform for the trains to arrive will remain safe. Such doors help people maintain a safe distance between the standing point and the tracks. When the train arrives, such screen doors open in coordination with the train doors. From an additional safety standpoint, platform screen doors at MRT stations prevent suicides, and free fall on the tracks, and enable climate control within the station. 
2. Fire Safety Exits: Another safety precaution implemented by SMRT in Singapore is using fire safety compliance as per the guidelines of the American National Fire Prevention Authorities (NFPA). According to this guideline, emergency exits are located within 600m of the stations along with a detrainment time of a maximum 15-min. 
3. Emergency Telephone for Passengers: For passengers traveling inside trains, a specialized Emergency Telephone is located. This assures the passengers in need of urgent medical attention, any nearone left on the station, and to take care of personal emergencies., 
4. Global Traffic Manager: GTMs have been installed across several train stations to ensure effective communication among SMRT staff members. A kind of intercom facility for SMRT staff and admin professionals to take care of passengers' safety measures in close coordination. During any emergency, staff members can inform via interconnected intercom facilities across several train stations. 
5. Emergency Stop Button: Another passenger-driven safety innovation added by SMRT is the emergency stop button. With the help of this safety feature, passengers can press the button and stop the train during any sort of emergency. 

Conclusion

SMRT, a safe and convenient means of public transportation system in Singapore assures passengers safety and protectiveness to an optimum extent. Concerning the same, SMRT has adopted several innovative safety passengers to protect the day-to-day commutation of people.