No Train Service will be available on the East-West Line (EWL) between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Saturday 7 December 2024 to Tuesday 10 December 2024. This is to facilitate track works connecting the EWL to the upcoming East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID), which opens in 2026.
In addition, shuttle train services will be operated along some sections of the EWL during the affected days.
| 4 Day Closure on East-West Line (Dec 2024) | |
| Affected Dates | Saturday 7 December 2024 – Tuesday 10 December 2024 |
| Period of closure | Full Day |
| Affected sector | Tanah Merah – Tampines |
| Reason | Track works to connect the East-West Line to the East Coast Integrated Depot |
| Alternative Transport | Shuttle 7: Tampines ↔ Tanah Merah Downtown Line |
According to the Land Transport Authority, the connection of EWL tracks to the ECID requires a continuous window for the removal of about 80 metres of existing tracks, sleepers, and third rail along the existing EWL viaduct, followed by the installation of new turnout tracks that connect to the reception track leading to the ECID. The third rail and power cables will then need to be re-installed along the new tracks, before stringent testing of the signalling, power and communications systems is conducted.
Affected MRT Stations
East West Line
- EW1 Pasir Ris
- EW2–DT32 Tampines
- EW3 Simei
- EW4CG Tanah Merah
- CG1DT35 Expo
- CG2 Changi Airport
Affected Dates & Service Pattern
- Saturday 7 December 2024
- Sunday 8 December 2024
- Monday 9 December 2024
- Tuesday 10 December 2024
On affected days;
- No Train Service between:
EW2–DT32 Tampines – EW4CG Tanah Merah - Shuttle Train Services will operate between:
EW1 Pasir Ris – EW2–DT32 Tampines (5 min frequency)
EW4CG Tanah Merah – CG1DT35 Expo (8 min frequency)
CG1DT35 Expo – CG2 Changi Airport (11 min frequency)
In addition, during peak hours (7 am–10 am and 5 pm–8 pm) on Monday 9 December 2024 & Tuesday 10 December 2024, alternate EWL eastbound trains will terminate at EW8CC9 Paya Lebar instead of EW4CG Tanah Merah to maintain peak hour frequency.
Rail Replacement Services
Rail Replacement Services will be offered on affected days. Shuttle 7 will operate between Tampines MRT, Simei MRT and Tanah Merah MRT throughout MRT operating hours, with up to 55 double-decker buses deployed.
Fares for the Shuttle Bus Services are equivalent to the distance travelled by train.
| Shuttle | Operating Dates | MRT Stations Served |
| Shuttle 7 | Sat 7 Dec 2024 – Tue 10 Dec 2024 | Tampines, Simei, Tanah Merah |
LTA Service Adjustments Brochure:
- EWL Service Adjustments Brochure (PDF, 1.1MB)
In English & Chinese, inclusive of recommended alternative travel options
See Also:
- Shortened Operating Hours for Rail Renewal Work
- 3 Day Closure on North South Line for Canberra Track Works
External Links & References:
- Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT – Train Service Adjustments Along East-West Line from 7 to 10 December 2024 to Facilitate Connection to New East Coast Integrated Depot – Land Transport Authority
- No train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7 to 10 as works are carried out: LTA – cna
- No EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines from Dec 7 to 10 due to track works – The Straits Times
- LTA Facebook Post
I’ll take DD over bendy any day. LTA has not procured any new bendy buses for a very long time and they aren’t likely to procure any in the foreseeable future.
It may just be 3 stops, but Shuttle 7 still have to deal with EWL-load passenger numbers. Single deckers won’t be able to handle the numbers.
Isn’t it better to increase 31A to full-day service from 7 to 10 Dec?
They just refuse to get more bendys huh? using DDs for a three stop shuttle is insane, could’ve been so much faster without people climbing up and down