The Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) Rail Bridging Service (or BPLRT free shuttle bus service / BPLRT Free Bridging Bus Service) is an replacement bus service which is provided in the event of a Train Service Disruption or a planned closure involving the Bukit Panjang LRT, which is operated by SMRT Light Rail.
When a section of the Bukit Panjang LRT is suspended, this service may be activated to ferry affected commuters between affected stations, hence minimizing the impact of rail disruptions on commuters. This service may also be activated should there be a significant addition of expected travelling time along the BPLRT.
Activation:
When the BPLRT bridging bus service is activated along a specific stretch of the BPLRT, information will be disseminated through SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s media platforms. The service will only stop at specific bus boarding points (either at bus stops or bus interchanges) which are marked out in the ticket concourse of every station.
This service is offered for free, in addition to free bus boarding of regular bus services during a disruption.
Planned Activation:
Planned Activations of BPLRT Bridging Bus (Click to expand)On Sundays from 12 November 2017 to 31 December 2017, train services along the Bukit Panjang LRT will begin at 7:00am instead of at the usual 5.30am to facilitate track maintenance and renewal work. The BPLRT Bridging Bus Service will thus be offered during the downtime.
Main Article: Bukit Panjang LRT Shuttle Bus Service (Nov – Dec 2017)
On Sundays from 15 April 2018 to 24 June 2018, train services along the Bukit Panjang LRT will not operate to facilitate track maintenance and renewal work. The BPLRT Bridging Bus Service will thus be offered during the downtime.
Main Article: Bukit Panjang LRT Shuttle Bus Service (Apr – Jun 2018)
On Sundays from 01 July 2018 to 28 October 2018, train services along the Bukit Panjang LRT will begin at 8:00am to facilitate track maintenance and renewal work. The BPLRT Bridging Bus Service will thus be offered during the downtime.
Main Article: Bukit Panjang LRT Shuttle Bus Service (Jul – Oct 2018)
On Sundays in October 2020, train services along the Bukit Panjang LRT will not operate to facilitate testing works for the introduction of the BPLRT new signalling system. The BPLRT Bridging Bus Service (only LRT Shuttle B) will thus be offered during the downtime.
Main Article: Bukit Panjang LRT Shuttle Bus Service (Oct 2020)
On Sunday, 1 October 2023, train services along the Bukit Panjang LRT will not operate to facilitate the migration of the BPLRT Operations Control Centre to an Interim Operations Control Centre.
Main Article: Bukit Panjang LRT Shuttle Bus Service (Oct 2023)
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Route  |
Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 (Choa Chu Kang LRT) ↺ Fajar Road (Fajar LRT) | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | Specific Bukit Panjang LRT Stations (Disseminated at onset of activation) |
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| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| Current Operator | SMRT Buses Ltd | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Any Public Bus | |||||||||||
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| Departure Times |
Activated and withdrawn only when disseminated | |||||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Free Travel |
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Operator Information:
- LRT Bridging A – SMRT Buses Ltd
- LRT Bridging B – SMRT Buses Ltd
LRT Stations served:
| LRT Bridging A | LRT Bridging B |
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Route (Service A):
Route Map (Service 476 Direction 1):
↺ Fajar via Senja (Loop)
Route (Service B):
Route Map (Service 476 Direction 2):
↺ Fajar via Petir (Loop)
History of Activation: (2017 & earlier)
This list is not exhaustive.
History of BPLRT Bridging Bus activations (2015–2017)| Date | Sector Served | Disruption Reason |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Choa Chu Kang and Senja | Train Fault |
| 9–10 Mar 2015 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Power Fault (Tie-breaker overheated and caught fire) |
| 26 Feb 2016 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Traction power fault |
| 28 Sep 2016 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Track Fault & subsequent power fault (Damaged rail joint caused damage to current collectors of BPLRT trains) |
| 26 Oct 2016 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Train Fault |
| 10 Feb 2017 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Train brake fault |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Track Fault |
| 9 Sep 2017 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Broken rail support brackets |
History of Activation: (since 2018)
| Date | Sector Served | Disruption Reason |
| 12 Jan 2018 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Track Fault |
| 18 Jan 2018 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Train Fault |
| 7 Nov 2018 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Power Fault |
| 9 Dec 2018 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Power Fault |
| 24 Mar 2019 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Power Fault |
| 2 Apr 2019 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Train Fault |
| 6 Jul 2019 | LRT Shuttle A & B | Power Fault affecting signalling system |
| 12 May 2022 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Train Fault |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Choa Chu Kang ↔ Bukit Panjang | Power Fault |
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