SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore authorities conducted Exercise Quicksilver 12, a major multi-agency ground deployment exercise, to test operational readiness at the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link’s Woodlands North Station, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said.
More than 600 personnel from the ICA, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Land Transport Authority, Certis CISCO and SMRT Corp participated in the two-day exercise, which began on Nov 11.
ICA said the exercise aimed to validate operational readiness, response capabilities and inter-agency coordination in managing public security incidents at the station ahead of the operationalisation of the RTS Link.
"The exercise culminated in a coordinated tactical response to resolve a simulated hostage situation at the station.
"The scenario tested the agencies’ ability to coordinate their operational responses, manage evolving threats and bring the incident to a safe resolution,” it said in a Facebook post on Saturday.
According to ICA, participating agencies and stakeholders were also tested on their ability to respond to a series of simulated public security incidents, requiring close coordination, timely decision-making and effective deployment of resources.
"ICA will continue to work closely with relevant government agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance operational preparedness and resilience in safeguarding our borders,” it added.
The RTS Link, whcih will connect Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru and Woodlands North station in Singapore, is expected to commence operations in February 2027. -- BERNAMA
