diff --git a/nlu/models/slot_filler.py b/nlu/models/slot_filler.py
index e6445c78..20ae5df8 100644
--- a/nlu/models/slot_filler.py
+++ b/nlu/models/slot_filler.py
@@ -184,8 +184,6 @@ class SlotFiller(tfbp.Model):
     
     def get_synonym_map(self):
         helper = JsonHelper()
-
-        helper.read_dataset_json_file('train.json')
         data = helper.read_dataset_json_file('train.json')
         synonyms = data["entity_synonyms"]
         synonym_map = {}