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. 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.

Update: Normal train service will resume on Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

4 Day Closure on East-West Line (Dec 2024)
Affected Dates Saturday 7 December 2024 – Tuesday 10 December 2024
[Train service resumed on 10 Dec 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.

LTA also mentioned to the Straits Times that there will be two more planned service adjustments over the next two years, affecting different segments of the EWL, to facilitate the ECID’s construction.

In an update at 8pm on 9 December 2024, LTA posted on their Facebook Page that normal EWL train service will resume on Tuesday 10 December 2024, one day earlier than planned.


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 [Cancelled]

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 (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:
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5 thoughts on “4 Day Closure on East-West Line (Tanah Merah – Tampines) for Track Works

  • 7 November 2024 at 3:03 PM
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    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.

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    • 8 November 2024 at 11:09 AM
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      Isn’t it better to increase 31A to full-day service from 7 to 10 Dec?

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    • 7 December 2024 at 4:21 PM
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      So far what I observed
      SBST:Volvo B9TL
      SMRT:MAN A95
      Tower Transit:ADL Enviro500 & MAN A95.

      Like train formation also,One time boarding 3-4 buses.

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  • 6 November 2024 at 10:53 AM
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    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

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    • 9 December 2024 at 11:05 PM
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      even 3 door are not deployed don’t say bendy HAHA

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