Full train services on the East-West Line (EWL) will resume on Tuesday, 1 October 2024 from the start of passenger service hours. 

LTA and SMRT engineers and technicians have successfully replaced the 10 rail segments that had developed new cracks, as of late last night. They then worked through the night to conduct comprehensive testing of the track and trackside equipment. These tests comprise a system of functional and safety tests on the track, power supply and train signalling systems. The tracks were also subjected to a sequence of load tests, ultrasound checks, followed by endurance runs using passenger trains packed with sandbags. We conduct these safety checks thoroughly to ensure commuter safety, before we fully resume passenger service. 

For safety reasons, there will be Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR) imposed on westbound trains travelling on the repaired sections of the tracks. This is part of the standard process following rail replacements, where trains will travel more slowly at 40km/hr. The TSR will be imposed for three days, until Thursday, 3 October. We advise commuters who are travelling to the West on the East-West Line to plan for an additional five minutes of travel time.

We extend our deepest appreciation to all our workers who have been working day and night to complete the repairs and testing works to fully restore train services. We also thank all the ground staff from the bus operators, and Police Officers from TransCom, Traffic Police and Police Land Divisions, as well as all volunteers, for assisting commuters with their journeys.

We thank commuters for their patience in bearing with the inconveniences they have experienced during this disruption. We are also grateful to our commuters for their understanding, and for showing care and concern to our workers with their acts of kindness.