The signal lamp for the door’s operation did not function, so the carriage had to be withdrawn from traffic due to security considerations, he said.

The malfunctions of the refurbished metro carriages have a long history, 444 adds, listing previous events.

After an investigation of the carriage it turned out that a wooden cube, which was stuck beneath the door, had caused the malfunction, Index added.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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