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Those travelling between Dhoby Ghaut/Marina Bay and Paya Lebar on the Circle Line today (Apr. 7) may expect an additional 40 minutes of train travel time to reach their destination.

In a tweet this afternoon, SMRT shared that the disruption between the MRT stations was due to a "signal fault", and initially advised for commuters to expect an additional 30 minutes of travelling time.

[CCL]: Additional 30mins train travel time between #DhobyGhaut/#MarinaBay and #PayaLebar due to a signal fault.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) April 7, 2023

In the latest update at 2:08pm, SMRT shared that the delay can be expected to go up to 40 minutes.

Commuters are advised to take other lines such as the Downtown Line, the North South Line and the North East Line if they are at Dhoby Ghaut, Marina Bay, Promenade or Bayfront MRT stations.

[CCL]: Pls add 40mins of train travel time between #DhobyGhaut/#MarinaBay and #PayaLebar. If you are heading towards #PayaLebar from these stations, you may take NSL and transfer to EWL.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) April 7, 2023

[CCL]: Pls add 40mins of train travel time between #DhobyGhaut/#MarinaBay and #Stadium. Commuters are advised to take other lines such as DTL, NSL and NEL if you are at #DhobyGhaut, #MarinaBay, #Promenade or #Bayfront. Free regular bus and free bus bridging svcs are available.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) April 7, 2023

For commuters who are affected by the disruption, SMRT shared that free regular bus and bridging bus services between Dhoby Ghaut/Marina Bay and Paya Lebar are now available.

[CCL] UPDATE: Free regular bus and free bridging bus services between #DhobyGhaut/#MarinaBay and #PayaLebar are available.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) April 7, 2023

It also advised commuters headed to the town area to transfer to the East West Line at Paya Lebar and take the green line down to the area instead.

[CCL] UPDATE: Passengers heading to town area are advised to transfer to EWL at #PayaLebar.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) April 7, 2023

Engineers on site for recovery operations

According to a Facebook post by SMRT, engineers are already on site to conduct recovery operations.

SMRT confirmed that a signalling system fault had occurred between Marina Bay Station/Dhoby Ghaut station and Paya Lebar station on the Circle Line at about 12:40pm today.

While train services are available, commuters are advised to "cater additional travelling time or take alternative modes of transport".

SMRT added that it will continue to work with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Signalling Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enhance the system. It apologised for the delay for Friday's commute.