Train services on three MRT lines were disrupted by a power fault in the evening of Oct. 14.
The power fault occurred at around 7pm, affecting over 30 stations along North-South line, East-West line and Circle line.
SMRT provided prompt real-time updates on Twitter, and free bus services were activated to ferry affected passengers.
Preliminary investigations suggest disruption was caused by a power trip
The Land and Transport Authority (LTA) updated on Facebook that the incident was likely caused by a power trip.
The agency is also working with SMRT on rectification works and will be conducting a full investigation of the causes subsequently.
Circle line resumed operation by 8:40pm
According to SMRT, power has resumed at Circle Line and the company has ceased its free bus services at these stations.
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