4 Day Closure on East West Line (Tanah Merah – Tampines) for Track Works

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 to faciliate connecting track works to the upcoming East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).

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 Series of works to facilitate the connection of tracks from the existing East-West Line to the East Coast Integrated Depot in preparation for its opening in 2026.
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

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:
    EW2DT32 Tampines – EW4CG Tanah Merah
  • Shuttle Train Services will operate between:
    EW1 Pasir Ris – EW2DT32 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 (7am–10am and 5pm–8pm) 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 — Tanah Merah with up to 55 double-decker buses, serving all en-route East West Line stations.

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:
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