SINGAPORE: Regular train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations remain unavailable as the East-West Line disruption enters a second day on Thursday (Sep 26).
To help commuters navigate the disruption, train operator SMRT has these shuttle train and bridging bus services in place.
(Image: SMRT)
If commuters are heading to the city centre, they may consider three alternative routes.
They can travel on the North-South Line (via Jurong, Woodlands, and Bishan), the Thomson-East Coast Line (via Woodlands and Caldecott) and the Downtown Line (via Botanic Gardens).
For the latest on the situation, check for updates on the social media platforms of SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as well as LTA’s MyTransport app.
Map of Singapore's MRT and LRT network.
For those who are taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) written exams on Thursday, the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board has assured exam candidates that they would not be penalised for being late due to train service disruptions.
They agency added that students have been briefed on existing arrangements.
“Candidates will be given the full duration of the paper if they reach the examination centre before the end of the paper,” a spokesperson added.
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To help commuters navigate the disruption, train operator SMRT has these shuttle train and bridging bus services in place.
- Shuttle buses are available between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations
- For shuttle trains, they are operating between Boon Lay and Jurong East, as well as between Queenstown and Buona Vista stations
- Free regular bus services are also available between Boon Lay and Queenstown stations
(Image: SMRT)
If commuters are heading to the city centre, they may consider three alternative routes.
They can travel on the North-South Line (via Jurong, Woodlands, and Bishan), the Thomson-East Coast Line (via Woodlands and Caldecott) and the Downtown Line (via Botanic Gardens).
For the latest on the situation, check for updates on the social media platforms of SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as well as LTA’s MyTransport app.
Map of Singapore's MRT and LRT network.
For those who are taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) written exams on Thursday, the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board has assured exam candidates that they would not be penalised for being late due to train service disruptions.
They agency added that students have been briefed on existing arrangements.
“Candidates will be given the full duration of the paper if they reach the examination centre before the end of the paper,” a spokesperson added.
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