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

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...

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South China Morning PostNews report · May 25, 4:23 AM

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

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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...

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CNA SingaporeNews report · May 25, 3:31 AM

SMRT to step up pest control measures at stations and depots after rat spotted on train

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May 25, 3:31 AM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

May 25, 4:23 AM: South China Morning Post joined the source map.

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