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

The East-West Line (EWL) will be closed between Tanah Merah–Expo from Saturday, 14 March 2026 to Monday, 16 March 2026. This is to disconnect the reception tracks linking the EWL with Changi Depot, following the operationalisation of the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) in December 2025.

During this period, a shuttle train service will operate between Expo and Changi Airport. Train services between Tuas Link and Pasir Ris stations will continue to operate normally.

Initially planned as a 4-day closure from 14 (Saturday) to 17 March 2026 (Tuesday), LTA announced on 16 March 2026 that normal EWL train services would resume on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 1 day ahead of schedule.

These trackworks form part of the ongoing Tanah Merah Modification Project.

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Affected MRT Stations

East West Line

• EW4CG Tanah Merah
• CG1DT35 Expo
• CG2 Changi Airport

Affected Dates & Service Pattern

• Saturday 14 March 2026
• Sunday 15 March 2026
• Monday 16 March 2026
• Tuesday 17 March 2026 [Cancelled]

On affected days;

• No Train Service between EW4CG Tanah Merah – CG1DT35 Expo
• Shuttle Train Service will operate between CG1DT35 Expo – CG2 Changi Airport (7 min frequency)

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Rail Replacement Services

Rail Replacement Services will be offered on affected days, operating throughout MRT operating hours.

Fares for the Shuttle Bus Services are equivalent to the distance travelled by train.

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See Also:

• 10 Day Closure on East-West Line (Bedok – Tampines / Tanah Merah – Expo) for Integration Works
• 4 Day Closure on East-West Line (Tanah Merah – Tampines) for Track Works
• Shortened Operating Hours for Rail Renewal Work

External Links & References:

• Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT & SBS Transit – Train Service Adjustments along East-West Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT to Facilitate Upgrading Works – Land Transport Authority [Accessed 20 Feb 2026]