Longer train intervals, early closures on some MRT stations from April to June
From April till June, selected stations on the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL) will see longer train service intervals and early closures due to extended engineering hours.
In a media statement on Monday (25 March), rail operator SMRT said that the longer servicing hours were needed to facilitate power supply system renewal and maintenance works.
Next month, weekend trains on the North-South Line (NSL) between Orchard and City Hall MRT stations will operate at longer intervals of 10 to 15 minutes. This will happen from the start of service till 7.00am. During these hours, there will also be no NSL service between City Hall and Raffles Place stations.
Period | Dates | Stations Affected |
April 2019 | Saturday and Sunday 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 April | Longer Train Service Intervals of 10 to 15 minutes at four NSL MRT stations from start of service till 7.00am: Orchard – City Hall |
In May and June 2019, seven stations along the EWL from Lavender to Bedok will also close earlier at 11.00pm on selected Fridays and Saturdays.
Period | Dates | Stations Affected |
May 2019 June 2019 | Friday and Saturday 3, 4, 10, 11, 31 May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 June | Early Closure of seven EWL MRT stations: Lavender – Bedok |
During these early closures, Shuttle Bus Service 6 will ply between Bugis and Tanah Merah MRT stations to maintain connectivity for commuters. The buses will stop at designated bus stops near the affected stations to pick up and drop off passengers.
May and June 2019 | Service Area | Service Interval |
Shuttle 6 | Between Bugis and Tanah Merah (Both directions) | 3 – 5 minutes |
“The timing of the last trains’ departure from each station during the planned closures will vary. Commuters are advised to check the departure times at affected MRT stations, or on SMRT Trains’ website and social media platforms, in order to plan their journeys ahead of time,” said an SMRT spokesperson.
SMRT will keep commuters updated on changes in train operation hours and alternative transport arrangements on the SMRT Trains’ website, as well as through SMRT’s Facebook and Twitter feeds and the SMRTConnect app.
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