MRT TEL train fault between Woodlands North & Lentor, free regular bus service activated

UPDATE on Oct. 1 at 6:11pm: Normal service along the TEL has resumed.

UPDATE on Oct.1 at 5:55pm:  As of 5:33pm, SMRT reports that train services along the TEL are resuming progressively, but free regular bus services were still available between Woodlands North and Lentor.

On Oct.1 , the Thomson-East Coast line experienced a train fault, reported by SMRT's social media at 5:11pm.

The fault resulted in a shuttle train service being made available between Woodlands North and Woodlands South, as well as between Woodlands South and Lentor at 5:11pm on Oct. 1.

05:11 PM - [TEL]: Due to a train fault. Shuttle train service is available between Woodlands North and Woodlands South & between Woodlands South and Lentor. Provisory service is available between Lentor and Bayshore. Free regular bus service is available between Woodlands North…

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) October 1, 2024

At time of writing, provisory service is available between Lentor and Bayshore.

SMRT is also providing a free regular bus service between Woodlands North and Lentor.

At 4:56pm on Oct. 1, SMRT reported that trains moving from Woodlands North towards Lentor were moving slower, cautioning riders to expect an additional 10 minutes of travel time.

04:56 PM - [TEL]: Due to a train fault, trains are moving slower from Woodlands North towards Lentor. Additional travelling time of 10min.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) October 1, 2024

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