Regular train service connecting Tanah Merah (EW4), Simei (EW3), and Tampines (EW2) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will resume on Tuesday (Dec 10), as track works were completed a day ahead of schedule.
East-West Line
MRT Travel Guide – East-West Line closure between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7–10, 2024
There will be no train services connecting Tanah Merah (EW4), Simei (EW3), and Tampines (EW2) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) from Dec 7 to Dec 10 for track works to connect the existing MRT line with the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
Singapore’s 2nd-gen Siemens C651 have retired on Nov 27, 2024; first entered passenger service in 1995
The 2nd-gen Siemens C651 trains, which served the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) since May 1995, have fully retired from passenger service on Wednesday (Nov 27).
Green CBTC algorithms achieve additional 8% energy savings on North-South, East-West lines
In efforts to attain net zero emissions by 2050, signalling system supplier Hitachi Rail and rail operator SMRT announced reaching the ‘Phase 1 Milestone’ for the Green Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) project deployed on the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL).
One 5th-gen C151B train to be retrofitted with latest reliability-centred capabilities in proof of concept
A proof of concept trial featuring the latest reliability-centred capabilities will be carried out on a 5th-gen C151B train operating on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL).
East-West Line: No train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7–10, 2024
There will be no train services between Tanah Merah (EW4), Simei (EW3), and Tampines (EW2) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) from Dec 7 to Dec 10 for track works to connect the existing MRT line with the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).
East-West Line to fully resume services on Oct 1, 2024
Train services on the East-West Line (EWL) will fully resume services on Tuesday (Oct 1) from the start of passenger service hours, about a week after a faulty MRT train caused severe damage to the track and trackside equipment.
East-West Line disruption to continue on Sep 30, 2024; Jurong East to Buona Vista section remains closed
Commuters intending to travel between Jurong East (EW24) and Buona Vista (EW21) stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will need to seek alternate modes of transport as regular train services will not resume on Monday (Sep 30) following the major train disruption.
East-West Line recovery works progressing well; functional & safety tests scheduled for Sunday
Significant progress has been made in the recovery and replacement of damaged rails and trackside equipment following the major train disruption on the East-West Line (EWL).
East-West Line disruption to continue into 2nd day; no train services between Jurong East & Buona Vista
A major train disruption on the East-West Line (EWL) between Jurong East (EW24) and Buona Vista (EW21) stations that started on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning will continue for a second day on Thursday, said rail operator SMRT.