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Thomson-East Coast Line

18 students late for N-level paper after MRT disruption; all given full duration to sit exam: SEAB

At about 7.30am on Sept 17, service on a section of the TEL stretching to 27 stations was disrupted by a signalling fault.
At about 7.30am on Sept 17, service on a section of the TEL stretching to 27 stations was disrupted by a signalling fault.

SMRT given stern warning after TEL train departed station with door half open in December 2024

Outram Park MRT along Thomson-East Coast Line onDec 19, 2024 at about 10.20am.//
Outram Park MRT along Thomson-East Coast Line onDec 19, 2024 at about 10.20am.//

Many projects need long-term planning to get done: DPM Heng

East Coast GRC's team of (from right) advisers Ms Jessica Tan and Ms Cheryl Chan, Minister Dr Maliki Osman, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Senior Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How look on as a young girl retrieves a mandarin orange from the lion's mouth during a Chinese New Year carnival at Heartbeat@Bedok on Jan 25, 2025.
East Coast GRC's team of (from right) advisers Ms Jessica Tan and Ms Cheryl Chan, Minister Dr Maliki Osman, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Senior Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How look on as a young girl retrieves a mandarin orange from the lion's mouth during a Chinese New Year carnival at Heartbeat@Bedok on Jan 25, 2025.

TEL train services delayed due to train fault for 3rd time in 7 days

The delay, spanning 19 stations, affected those travelling in both directions.
The delay, spanning 19 stations, affected those travelling in both directions.

MRT services on TEL back to normal after signal fault resolved

Trains are moving slower from Woodlands North station and Bayshore station in both directions, on Dec 19.
Trains are moving slower from Woodlands North station and Bayshore station in both directions, on Dec 19.

MRT services resume on TEL after delay due to train fault

Commuters board the train heading in the direction of Bayshore after normal service resumed at Woodlands North MRT station on Oct 1.
Commuters board the train heading in the direction of Bayshore after normal service resumed at Woodlands North MRT station on Oct 1.

Connecting two MRT lines: The challenge of building a linkway beneath a train station in Orchard

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Commuters waiting for the MRT at Orchard MRT station at 9.15am on Apr 11, 2023.
Signalling fault along the TEL on April 11, 2023.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Commuters waiting for the MRT at Orchard MRT station at 9.15am on Apr 11, 2023.
Signalling fault along the TEL on April 11, 2023.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

LTA to look at ways to make Marine Parade bus stop more user-friendly for commuters: Chee Hong Tat

The pillars at the bus stop are making it more difficult to see approaching buses.
The pillars at the bus stop are making it more difficult to see approaching buses.

‘When we say we’ll do something, we make sure we deliver it’: PM Wong at opening of TEL Stage 4

PM Lawrence Wong (centre) with DPM Heng Swee Keat (left) at Siglap station along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) following the opening ceremony for the TEL stage four stations, on June 21.
PM Lawrence Wong (centre) with DPM Heng Swee Keat (left) at Siglap station along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) following the opening ceremony for the TEL stage four stations, on June 21.

6 things to do at June 21 public preview of TEL Stage 4 MRT stations

The seven new stations of TEL Stage 4 are Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap and Bayshore.
The seven new stations of TEL Stage 4 are Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap and Bayshore.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.