There will be no train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as Tanah Merah (CG) and Expo (CG1) stations, from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025, for works to connect a new depot and to commission a new station platform.
This round of adjustments to EWL train services was first announced on Oct 3 and follows a similar four-day scheduled closure that took place in December last year.
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Recommended alternate travel routes around the affected stretches
Recommended alternate travel routes during train service adjustments along East-West Line from 29 November to 8 December 2025. (Image: SGTrains Graphics)
Tanah Merah (EW4/CG) and Simei (EW3) stations will be closed. There will be no train services running between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as between Tanah Merah (EW4/CG) and Expo (CG1) stations.
Commuters can take note of the recommended alternate travel routes, including travelling on other MRT lines such as Circle Line (CCL) and Downtown Line (DTL), around the affected stretches on the EWL from Nov 29 to Dec 8.
- Between the west/city and Pasir Ris,
- Between the west/city and Changi Airport, and
- Between Changi Airport and Pasir Ris.
The joint statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT said the affected stations are expected to be crowded, and commuters are advised to plan their travel in advance as journey times may be longer.
Recommended travel routes through affected stretches and closed stations
Recommended travel routes during train service adjustments along East-West Line from 29 November to 8 December 2025. (Image: SGTrains Graphics)
Tanah Merah (EW4/CG) and Simei (EW3) stations will be closed. There will be no train services running between Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations, as well as between Tanah Merah (EW4/CG) and Expo (CG1) stations.
There will be two shuttle bus services available to commuters to maintain connectivity between the affected MRT stations.
- Shuttle 7 – Bedok (EW5) and Tampines (EW2) stations: 3-5-min frequencies
- Shuttle 8 – Bedok (EW5) and Expo (CG1) stations: 10-min frequencies
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Commuters can take note of the recommended travel routes that would require taking the shuttle bus service through the affected stretches on the EWL from Nov 29 to Dec 8.
- Between Simei and the west/city – use Shuttle 7,
- Between Tanah Merah and the west/city – use Shuttle 7 or 8, and
- Between Changi Airport and Eunos – use Shuttle 8 via Expo.
These shuttle bus services will follow the same fare structure as trains.
Shuttle trains available near affected stretches; Normal train service on other parts of the East-West Line
Image: SGTrains Graphics.
To maintain connectivity, shuttle trains will be operating along various sections of the EWL.
- Tampines (EW2) and Pasir Ris (EW1) stations: 5-min peak frequencies
- Paya Lebar (EW8) and Bedok (EW5) stations: 8-min peak frequencies
- Expo (CG1) and Changi Airport (CG2) stations: 5-min peak frequencies
The joint statement said commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance as travel times “may take up to an additional 30 minutes”. They may also check LTA’s MyTransport.SG mobile app, as well as LTA’s and SMRT’s social media channels for the latest updates.
LTA said SMRT staff will be stationed at affected stations to assist commuters during the train service adjustment period. EWL train services along other parts of the line would not be directly affected by these closures from Nov 29 to Dec 8.
Closure is required to connect tracks to new East Coast Integrated Depot and to commission a new platform at Tanah Merah station
Image: LTA
LTA and SMRT are undertaking construction works to connect the tracks from the existing EWL to the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) and to connect a new platform at Tanah Merah station.
The new ECID would increase capacity for train launches and withdrawals, thereby enabling greater flexibility to adjust service patterns and respond more quickly to incidents along the line.
EWL trains would be able to launch from and withdraw to ECID from Dec 9.
LTA previously said the modification works at Tanah Merah station, including a new platform (behind construction hoardings), are expected to be completed by the end of 2025. (Image: SGTrains)
Additionally, Tanah Merah station has been undergoing modification works since 2016 to allow it to serve as an interchange station between the EWL and the future Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) extension.
READ MORE: Changi Airport Terminal 5 to be served by TEL, CRL; contract awarded for works to modify 3 EWL stations »
Eastbound train services of the EWL will start operating from the new Platform A at Tanah Merah station from Dec 9. Commuters heading eastbound to Pasir Ris from Tanah Merah station must board trains from the new Platform A.
However, commuters transferring between eastbound train services at Platform A and train services on the Changi Airport extension would have to use the station concourse to transfer. Westbound train services from Tanah Merah station are unaffected by this arrangement.
MORE INFO: No EWL train services between Bedok & Tampines, Tanah Merah & Expo from Nov 29 to Dec 8, 2025 »
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Related Links
Train Service Status – SGTrains
Train Network Map – SGTrains
East-West Line – SGTrains
External Links
Reminder on Train Service Adjustments along East-West Line from 29 November to 8 December 2025 to Facilitate Track Connection to the East Coast Integrated Depot and Operationalise New Platform at Tanah Merah MRT station – LTA
Service Announcement – Operations of Shuttle 7 and 8 during Train Service Adjustments along East-West Line – SMRT
Images: SGTrains Graphics, LTA/SMRT, LTA.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.