From 29 November to 8 December 2025, there will be no service between the Bedok and Tampines stations, with shuttle services provided for those affected.
In its investigations, LTA found that a likely cause of the failure was a faulty axle box from a train yet to have its safety components overhauled.
LTA will conduct a thorough investigation on the recent train disruptions across a few areas in order to pinpoint the cause to prevent future incidents.
Train services have resumed on the East-West Line this morning following the replacement of additional rail segments.
The LTA has announced that there will be train services from Jurong East to Buona Vista stations for the rest of 30 September 2024.
LTA states that train shuttle service will only run every 20 minutes between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations by 27 September 2024.
LTA has called a tender to appoint a contractor for the addition and alteration works, which are expected to begin in 2025.
This last leg centred on renewals and upgrades to the track circuits, power supply and NSEWL train fleet, to pre-emptively detect and address faults.
The first of a total of 106 new trains for the East-West and North-South MRT lines have arrived in Singapore, set to enter service later in 2022.
Train services along the East-West Line from Bugis to Aljunied were disrupted after a person who entered the track was killed.
All circuit breaker trip coils on the Tuas West Extension have been replaced with new ones, with power cable replacement due to start in January 2021.
A power fault on the North-South and East-West lines during the evening rush hour on 14 October 2020 has resulted in delays for commuters.
The LTA has purchased another 40 new trains from Bombardier Transportation as part of the long-term fleet renewal programme for the NSL and EWL.
A train fault extended travelling time on the North-South Line by 15 minutes on the morning of 14 August 2020, the second rail glitch in the week.
The early station closures are to allow for the installation of 22kV power cables as part of the renewal of the power supply system.
According to Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan, replacing the power supply system will allow more trains on North-South and East-West lines.
The LTA has announced that its contracts for new trains and railway systems will now ask suppliers to base servicing support in Singapore.
From October to December, some East-West Line stations will close early to facilitate maintenance works, and shuttle buses will be provided to plug the gap.
Eastbound trains on the East-West MRT line skipped Dover station on Wednesday morning, 3 July, because of a faulty platform screen door.
Commuters taking the North-South and East-West Line should expect longer train service intervals and early closures at selected stations from April to June.