Shuttle train services, free regular bus services available between Boon Lay and Jurong East.
ST PHOTO: JASON QUAHSINGAPORE - Commuters using the East-West Line faced a second day of disruption with train services still not available between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations as at 7am on Sept 26,
“I normally leave the house at 6.25am but I left the house one hour earlier today,” the 56-year-old, who works at a data centre, said.“When I arrive at Buona Vista, I need to take the feeder bus to Boon Lay.
The 35-year-old nurse said she was worried about being late for work that starts at 7am in Tanah Merah and found the whole situation “troublesome”. However, taking a Grab vehicle was not an option as prices were too expensive.Checks by ST on ride-hailing platforms such as Grab, ComfortDelGro, and Gojek at 7.15am showed that a ride from Jurong East MRT to Buona Vista MRT - which are three stops apart - costs between $24 and $31.
At the Jurong East Station at 6.20am, ST observed MRT staff shouting across platforms, informing commuters that there would be no train services from Jurong East to Pasir Ris/Changi Airport, while there were about 35 people waiting.Almost 10 minutes later, about five SMRT staff members were seen guiding commuters to the bus stop. Elderly commuters did not seem happy about the situation as the bus stop is a long walk from the MRT, including having to pass through Westgate Mall.
Commuters taking the bridging bus service towards Buona Vista from Jurong East on Sept 26. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH The 20-year-old decided to take the shuttle train instead towards Boon Lay so she can alight at Joo Koon, as she believes that the shuttle train would be useful for those who are not rushing and know where to go.On Sept 25, an eastbound train developed a fault on the EWL near Clementi station.on the EWL between Queenstown and Boon Lay stations to stall.
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