Train disruption on EWL to go into third day; LTA, SMRT aim to partially restore services on Sept 27


SMRT staff inspecting the carriages of the affected train outside Ulu Pandan Depot at about 1.45pm on Sept 25. - ST

SINGAPORE: The disruption of train services along a stretch of the East-West Line between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations will continue into a third day, after checks found that a faulty train had caused extensive damage to tracks and trackside equipment on Wednesday (Sept 25).

Rail operator SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) are aiming to partially restore services on Sept 27, and run a shuttle train service every 20 minutes along the affected stretch.

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