Over 200 passengers unloaded after MRT-3 train suffers motor problem

(Eagle News) — Over 200 passengers had to be unloaded from a Metro Rail Transit-3 train on Friday, March 8.

This was after the train encountered an electrical failure in its motor at 12:52 p.m.

The 250 passengers were unloaded at the Boni station, southbound.

They were allowed to board the next train, which arrived four minutes later.

‘The MRT-3 apologized for the inconvenience, saying one “cause of electrical failure in motor is worn-out electrical sub-components..”

It said it would ensure preventive maintenance and a replacement of the electrical components in question.