SMRT Closing 6 EWL Stations on Sundays For Cables Replacement Process While Shuttle Buses Are Available
On 14 October, 3 MRT lines were disrupted due to the power failure which were originated along the Tuas West Extension (TWE) on the EWL. The fault was due to a faulty cable and it will need to close 6 stations on every Sunday until 11 Apr which will be followed by the closure of 4 stations every Sunday until 16 May, however shuttle bus services will be available.
Starting 7 Mar, the following stations will be closed on every Sunday:
- Tuas Link
- Tuas West Road
- Tuas Crescent
- Gul Circle
- Joo Koon
- Pioneer
Meanwhile, these 4 stations will be closed from 18 Apr to 16 May every Sunday:
- Tuas Link
- Tuas West Road
- Tuas Crescent
- Gul Circle
SMRT will provide a shuttle bus service to ferry commuters along the affected stretch. These shuttle buses will arrive every 5-15 minutes, and 10-20 minutes for the 2nd stage.
