Shuttle 38 is a Rail Replacement Service for the Circle Line (CCL), operating between Paya Lebar–Stadium, calling at all intermediate MRT stations.
The service will operate on weekday morning peak hours from 5 January 2026 to 13 April 2026 (originally planned till 17 April 2026). During this period, CCL train services will be affected by tunnel maintenance works, which will take place daily from 17 January to 9 April 2026 (originally planned till 19 April 2026).
Although modified CCL train operations and tunnel maintenance works commence on Saturday, 17 January 2026, Shuttle 37A will begin operations earlier on Monday, 5 January 2026, to allow commuters to familiarise themselves with the shuttle bus arrangements.
This service was originally planned to operate till 17 April 2026. With the early completion of works and regular train service resuming on 10 April 2026 (as announced on 26 March 2026), Shuttle 38 will operate at reduced frequencies on 10 & 13 April 2026, with the last day of service on Monday 13 April 2026.
Note: Shuttle 38 will not operate during evening peak hours on Chinese New Year Eve, 16 February 2026.
This Shuttle Bus Service serves the following MRT Stations:
- CC9EW8 Paya Lebar
- CC8 Dakota
- CC7 Mountbatten
- CC6 Stadium
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Paya Lebar MRT ↔ Stadium MRT | |||||||||||
| Passes Through |
Dakota & Mountbatten MRT Stations | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| Operator | SMRT Buses Ltd | |||||||||||
| Fleet | Double-deck buses | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Paya Lebar |
Affected Weekdays (except Public Holidays) | |||||||||||
| 06:30 – 09:30 & 17:00 – 20:00 | ||||||||||||
| Departure Times from Stadium |
Affected Weekdays (except Public Holidays) | |||||||||||
| 06:30 – 09:30 & 17:00 – 20:00 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| Affected Weekdays | 6 – 10 mins | |||||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges distance fares based on the distance between MRT Stations by rail | |||||||||||
Publicity Posters
Other Shuttle Bus Services (Jan–Apr 2026)
During the period of Reduced Circle Line Services for Tunnel Maintenance Works (Jan–Apr 2026), the following shuttle bus services are also offered on Weekdays (except Public Holidays):
- Shuttle 37A: Serangoon → Tai Seng → MacPherson → Paya Lebar
(1 way; Morning Peak Hours) - Shuttle 37B: Tai Seng → Bishan
(1 way express; Evening Peak Hours) - Shuttle 37C: Tai Seng → Serangoon
(1 way express; Evening Peak Hours)
Shuttle bus services are offered from 5 January 2026 to 13 April 2026, both dates inclusive.
Operations between 14 and 17 April 2026 were cancelled with the early completion of works after 9 April 2026.
History of Activation
| Shuttle 38 Activation: | |
| January – April 2026 (LI) | Paya Lebar—Stadium (SMRT) |
- EC: Early Closure | LO: Late Opening | EEC: Extended Early Closure | SC: Sunday Closure | LI: Longer Intervals
Bus Fares:
Charges regular distance fare based on the distance between MRT Stations by rail. Train, bus and hybrid concession passes are accepted, and distance fare rules apply.
Gallery:
History:
- 2025 (01 Dec): Route announced for Reduced Circle Line Services from January to April 2026 (Paya Lebar – Stadium)
See Also:
External Links & References:
- Train Service Adjustments to Circle Line for Tunnel Works – Land Transport Authority
- Land Transport Authority Facebook Post
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