EWL train disruption: LTA, SMRT aiming for partial restoration of services on Friday
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On the second day of the East-West Line train disruption, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operator SMRT said that they are aiming for the partial restoration of train services by Friday (Sept 27). In a statement on Thursday (Sept 26) eveningEWL train disruption: LTA, SMRT aiming for partial restoration of services on Friday
On the second day of the East-West Line train disruption, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operator SMRT said that they are aiming for the partial restoration of train services by Friday (Sept 27). In a statement on Thursday (Sept 26) evening, they said: «We are still unable to resume train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations in both directions today.» They are aiming for a partial restoration of train services on Friday, with a single line shuttle service running every 20 minutes between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations. «Restoring train services safely and promptly is our top priority, and we will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses,» they added. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat also gave an update on the situation on Thursday evening. «The engineers from SMRT and LTA have been working throughout the night to assess and to carry out repairs to the damaged tracks and equipment,» he said. Read more