Fire disrupts train service at 6 DTL stations
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SINGAPORE — Train service was disrupted along a stretch of six Downtown Line stations for more than an hour in the morning on May 24, after a locomotive carrying out maintenance works caught fire. In a Facebook post, rail operator SBS Transit (SBST) saidFire disrupts train service at 6 DTL stations
SINGAPORE — Train service was disrupted along a stretch of six Downtown Line stations for more than an hour in the morning on May 24, after a locomotive carrying out maintenance works caught fire. In a Facebook post, rail operator SBS Transit (SBST) said the tracks between Fort Canning station and Mattar station were closed from the start of service until 7.26am, when train service resumed along the stretch again. SBST had activated bus bridging services between Chinatown station and Bedok North station during the disruption, and regular bus services along that stretch were made free. The operator also ran a shuttle train service between MacPherson and Bedok, and urged passengers to take other MRT lines to get around. At about 7.40am, station staff at MacPherson station were seen directing passengers exiting the Circle Line away from staircases leading to the Downtown Line platform for trains towards Expo. They were directed upstairs to take the bus services, and a few passengers ran in that direction. Staff allowed commuters to head to the Downtown Line platform at about 7.50am, after which train services resumed. Read more