FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Early Closure on Tuas West Extension

along East-West Line on 21 and 28 Nov

for 22kV circuit breaker trip coil replacement works

1. To facilitate 22kV circuit breaker trip coil replacement works along the Tuas West Extension (TWE), four MRT stations from Gul Circle to Tuas Link along the East-West Line (EWL) will close earlier at about 11.00pm on 21 and 28 November 2020 (Saturdays).

2. As a pre-emptive measure against power cable faults and potential service disruptions, it was previously announced that all 113 22kV circuit breakers trip coils along the TWE will be replaced. The Early Closures along the TWE in November will accelerate trip coil replacement and enable works to be completed by end 2020.

3. The timing of the last trains departing from each station during the planned closures will vary. Commuters are advised to check the departure times at the affected stations or on SMRT Trains’ website and social media platforms to better plan their journeys ahead of time.

Alternative Travel Options

4. During the Early Closure period, commuters can take existing public bus services, such as Services 182M, 192, 193 and 254, as alternative transport options around the Joo Koon and Tuas Link areas. Commuters are advised to check the first and last bus timings and make adjustments while travelling during the affected periods. For a more exhaustive list of public bus services serving the area, commuters can refer to information posted at bus stops near the closed stations, TransitLink’s website (www.transitlink.com.sg) or the Land Transport Authority’s MyTransport application.

Please click here for the poster on the early closure.