A four-day suspension of MRT services between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations will commence on Dec 7 to allow for track work. Commuters are advised to anticipate crowded stations and longer travel times. A shuttle bus service will be provided as an alternative.
The four-day stoppage of services will allow track work to be carried out to connect the East-West Line to the new East Coast Integrated Depot.SINGAPORE — Passengers affected by the upcoming suspension of train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations from Dec 7 to 10 should expect crowds at the stations and shuttle bus points, and plan for longer journeys, the Land Transport Authority and rail operator SMRT said on Dec 4.
They advised commuters to plan ahead for their journeys and consider alternative routes via the Downtown Line and other MRT lines, as this may result in shorter travel times. Depending on traffic conditions, it will take around 15 minutes for the shuttle buses to travel between Simei and Tanah Merah stations, and 18 minutes between Simei and Tampines stations.Shuttle trains will run every five minutes between Tampines and Pasir Ris stations, and every eight minutes between Tanah Merah and Expo stations. They will run every 11 minutes between Expo and Changi Airport.
"Station staff will be available at affected stations to assist commuters during this period," LTA and SMRT said.
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