Circle Line train fault, passengers advised to take alternative routes

UPDATE on Mar. 5 at 5:30pm: This article has been updated to include the latest information from SMRT

The Circle Line is facing a disruption due to a train fault.

Passengers travelling on the Circle Line are advised to add 30 minutes to their travelling time between Promenade and Serangoon in both directions on Mar. 5, at around 4:30pm.

Passengers are also advised to take alternative routes on the North-South, North-East, Downtown and East-West Line.

According to SMRT's Facebook at 4:19pm, there are free regular bus services between Promenade and Serangoon.

There is also shuttle train service available between Bartley and Mountbatten.

This comes almost a month after the previous Circle Line disruption, which occurred for about 30 minutes during the morning rush hour due to a signalling system fault.

As of 5:01pm, train services have resumed between Promenade and Serangoon and free regular bus services would cease between Promenade and Serangoon.

SMRT shared that the train fault occurred around 3:55pm on Mar. 5 between Paya Lebar and MacPherson station.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate commuters' patience," said SMRT.

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