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Public transport disruptions

News analysis

Timely information is critical to prevent confusion when MRT services are down

What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.
What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.

Rail operators to prioritise alerting commuters at affected stations for minor MRT delays: LTA

An SMRT employee directing people at Paya Lebar station on Dec 2.
An SMRT employee directing people at Paya Lebar station on Dec 2.

Passengers left confused after East-West Line delay due to track fault on Dec 2

Amid the track fault that occurred before 8pm on Dec 2, passengers were left confused after being directed to trains that ran in opposite directions to their designated platforms.
Amid the track fault that occurred before 8pm on Dec 2, passengers were left confused after being directed to trains that ran in opposite directions to their designated platforms.

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Circle Line MRT service adjustments in early 2026: What you need to know

About 480,000 passengers are expected to be affected daily.
About 480,000 passengers are expected to be affected daily.

Longer waits for CCL trains from Jan 17 to April 19 due to tunnel works between three stations

Over the three months, shuttle trains will run on a single platform at 10-minute intervals connecting Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations.
Over the three months, shuttle trains will run on a single platform at 10-minute intervals connecting Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations.

KLIA aerotrain undergoes nightly checks to fix persistent system faults, but will it be enough?

The KLIA aerotrain has a 98.41 per cent operational service availability since resuming operations on July 1.
The KLIA aerotrain has a 98.41 per cent operational service availability since resuming operations on July 1.

Forum: Encourage motorcycles as an alternative transport option

More customer-centric communications needed during rail disruption: Expert

The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.
The task force was formed after at least 15 instances of delays and interruptions across the MRT and LRT networks between July and September.

Monorail malfunction leaves 373 passengers stranded in Kuala Lumpur

The 373 stranded passengers were safely evacuated from a monorail train along the Medan Tuanku route near Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur.
The 373 stranded passengers were safely evacuated from a monorail train along the Medan Tuanku route near Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur.

Systems to detect overheating train axle boxes to be installed across all MRT lines

Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.
Technicians performing repairs at Clementi MRT station on Sept 27, 2024, after an axle bearing failure caused a six-day disruption on the East-West Line.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.