Track fault at Clementi causes rush hour delays on East-West Line

[LaksaNews]

SINGAPORE: A track fault at Clementi caused delays along the East-West Line on Wednesday (Sep 19) morning , rail operator SMRT said.
At 7.10am, SMRT tweeted to inform commuters that train service between Jurong East and Clementi would be delayed by 30 minutes.
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Commuters at Jurong East MRT station affected by delays due to a track fault at Clementi. (PHOTO: Arul)
A few minutes later, it tweeted to add that free bus bridging services were available from Queenstown to Boon Lay.

Commuters at Jurong East MRT station affected by delays due to a track fault at Clementi. (PHOTO: Arul)

AdvertisementAdvertisementAt 7.40am, the rail operator informed commuters to add 30 minutes travelling time between Queenstown and Boon Lay.

[EWL] UPDATE: Our staff is rectifying the fault, train service on the EWL is available. However, please add 30 mins travelling time btwn #BoonLay and #Queenstown. Free regular bus and bridging bus svc are available btwn #BoonLay and #Queenstown.
— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) September 18, 2018​

It also advised commuters in a tweet at 7.53am tto use the North-South Line via Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio to get to the city.
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