East-West Line

2024 - 7 - 4

Singapore's East-West Line Back on Track After Train Fault Chaos

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Delays and chaos on the East-West Line in Singapore! Commuters frustrated with the recent train fault saga. Find out more here!

The recent train fault at Jurong East station caused chaos along Singapore's East-West Line (EWL), with services resuming after a three-hour delay on July 4. SMRT advised commuters to add up to 30 minutes of travel time as staff worked to explain the track fault situation and offer alternative options at Boon Lay station. The morning peak saw large crowds gathering at Jurong East station due to a new track fault, disrupting regular train services. Despite the challenges, regular train services have now resumed, bringing relief to commuters along the EWL.

In the midst of the chaos, commuters faced frustration and inconvenience as they navigated the delays and crowded stations along the EWL. The incidents highlight the importance of maintenance and prompt response in ensuring seamless transportation for Singaporeans. Moving forward, authorities are expected to review the causes of the track faults to prevent similar disruptions in the future, emphasizing the commitment to improving public transport reliability in Singapore.

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Services along East-West Line resume after delays due to train fault ... (The Straits Times)

SMRT advised commuters to add up to 30 minutes of travel time. · Staff explaining track fault situation and offering passengers alternatives, at Boon Lay station ...

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Services along East-West line resume after train faults on July 4 ... (AsiaOne)

SINGAPORE โ€” Services have resumed along the East-West Line (EWL) after a three-hour delay caused by a track fault at Jurong East station on July 4. The delays ...

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Latest MRT track fault sees big crowds at Jurong East station ... (The Independent)

SINGAPORE: A new train track fault during the morning peak period today (4 July) has caused large crowds to gather at Jurong East MRT station as trains move ...

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Regular train service resumes after track fault at Jurong East caused ... (STOMP)

Regular train services have resumed after delays caused by a track fault at Jurong East MRT station on the East-West line on the morning of July 4.

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