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SINGAPORE: A signal fault on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Wednesday (Sep 17) morning is causing delays for commuters in both directions.
At about 7.30am, SMRT said on Facebook to allow for an additional 15 minutes of travel time between Woodlands North and Bayshore stations.
SMRT subsequently announced free regular bus services between Woodlands North and Bayshore at 7.55am.
Users on Facebook said that the delay started as early at 6.15am.
A commuter said at around 7.20am that he had been on the train since 6.35am, with the train only moving one station.
Another observed a "big crowd" at the TEL platform of Outram Park MRT station, adding that there were conflicting instructions given by staff on whether commuters could board the trains.
In July, a signalling fault caused delays on the TEL, with services between Napier and Great World stations coming to a halt for over an hour.
The TEL was hit with three disruptions in a week in December and January. SMRT said that the delays were unrelated.
Operator SMRT was fined S$2.4 million (US$1.9 million) by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for lapses which led to a six-day disruption along the East-West Line in September 2024.
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Source: CNA/nh(rj)
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SINGAPORE: A signal fault on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Wednesday (Sep 17) morning is causing delays for commuters in both directions.
At about 7.30am, SMRT said on Facebook to allow for an additional 15 minutes of travel time between Woodlands North and Bayshore stations.
SMRT subsequently announced free regular bus services between Woodlands North and Bayshore at 7.55am.
Users on Facebook said that the delay started as early at 6.15am.
A commuter said at around 7.20am that he had been on the train since 6.35am, with the train only moving one station.
Another observed a "big crowd" at the TEL platform of Outram Park MRT station, adding that there were conflicting instructions given by staff on whether commuters could board the trains.
In July, a signalling fault caused delays on the TEL, with services between Napier and Great World stations coming to a halt for over an hour.
The TEL was hit with three disruptions in a week in December and January. SMRT said that the delays were unrelated.
Operator SMRT was fined S$2.4 million (US$1.9 million) by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for lapses which led to a six-day disruption along the East-West Line in September 2024.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
Source: CNA/nh(rj)
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