Sengkang-Punggol LRT service resumes after 4-hour disruption on June 9 morning
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Services had been unavailable at Punggol and Sengkang LRT stations from 5.45am to 10.12am on June 9.
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SINGAPORE – Train service on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT system has resumed after a signalling fault caused a disruption that lasted more than four hours on June 9.
Services had been unavailable at Punggol and Sengkang LRT stations from 5.45am to 10.12am, train operator SBS Transit said in a series of posts on X.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience caused,” the operator said in its latest update at 10.34am.
It added that free regular and bridging bus services, which were available at designated bus stops near affected stations and at Sengkang Bus Interchange, ceased at 10.20am.
No fares would be deducted if passengers had exited from affected LRT stations, the train operator said.
More information can also be found on the SBS Transit app under the “Alternative Transport Option” or the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) MyTransport.SG app and under the “Find My Way” tab.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, a SBS Transit spokesperson said the disruption was caused by the signalling system’s power supply failing, following upgrade works that were carried out during engineering hours. This prevented the trains being launched from the depot for service.
“We apologise to affected commuters for the inconvenience caused,” said the spokesperson.
“Meanwhile, we are working closely with the LTA and the original equipment manufacturer to investigate the cause of the incident and will take all action to prevent a similar fault from occurring.”
