SMRT says it will increase pest control measures at stations and depots after a rat is reportedly seen on board one of its trains. Multiple outlets report that a video circulating online shows a rat moving around the carriage of an SMRT train, with passengers and/or people nearby attempting to corner it and stepping aside as it passes. SMRT acknowledges awareness of the online post and states it is taking the matter seriously. Alongside the planned increase in pest control, the operator also reminds passengers not to eat or drink on trains and in stations. The updates are framed as preventive steps following the sighting and related attention online. Reports indicate the incident is linked to the East-West Line. SMRT’s response focuses on operational measures to reduce the likelihood of further pest-related incidents at train facilities, including stations and depots, while also reinforcing passenger hygiene and conduct rules.