July 08, 2022, 06:52 PM
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Due to a train fault along the North-South line, commuters can expect an additional travel time of at least 15 minutes.
15-minute delay
The delay affects commuters who are on the train running between Kranji and Jurong East MRT stations, according to SMRT's announcement at 5:56pm on Jul. 8.
SMRT initially informed that there will be a delay of 25 minutes.
[NSL]: Due to a train fault, pls add 25mins train travel time btwn #Kranji and #JurongEast. Free regular bus svcs btwn #Woodland and #JurongEast. Our station staff will assist.
— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) July 8, 2022
The train fault was cleared soon after by around 6:40pm.
That said, commuters should still expect a 15-minute delay before they reach their destination.
[NSL] UPDATE: Train fault cleared, train svcs are progressively being restored. Pls add 15mins train travel time btwn #Kranji and #JurongEast. Free regular bus svcs btwn #Woodlands and #JurongEast.
— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) July 8, 2022
Free shuttle buses are provided to assist affected commuters as train services are progressively being restored, SMRT said in its latest update.
[NSL] UPDATE: Train services are progressively being restored. Free regular bus services between #Woodlands and #JurongEast.
— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) July 8, 2022
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