Early Closure, Late Opening of Thomson-East Coast Line (May – August 2021)

Early Closures & Late Openings (ECLO) along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) between Woodlands North and Woodlands South will take place daily from Monday, 24 May 2021 to Sunday, 8 August 2021.

This is to facilitate additional engineering hours for the testing of systems and trains in preparation for the opening of TEL Stage 2 on 28 Aug 2021.

Occurs Duration
Early Closure Daily, at 9:00 pm 24 May 2021 – 8 August 2021
Late Opening Daily, at 6:30 am 24 May 2021 – 8 August 2021
Affected Sector Thomson-East Coast Line:
Woodlands North – Woodlands – Woodlands South

 


Affected MRT Stations

Thomson-East Coast Line

As a result, TEL train services will be unavailable during the periods of closure.

Affected Hours & Dates

Early Closure & Late Opening

Train services will start at about 6:30 am and end about 9:00pm daily from 24 May 2021 to 8 August 2021.


Alternate Bus Services

During Early Closure & Late Opening of TEL, commuters can take alternative bus services to the affected train stations.

  • SMRT Bus Service 856
    – At Woodlands Temp Int (Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub from 13 June) for TE2NS9 Woodlands
    – At Bus Stop 47201 – W’lands Nth Stn, Woodlands North Coast Rd for TE1 Woodlands North
  • SMRT Bus Services 901 & 901M
    – At Woodlands Temp Int (Woodlands Bus Interchange from 13 June) for TE2NS9 Woodlands
    – At Bus Stop 46981 – W’lands Sth Stn Exit 2, Woodlands Ave 1 for TE3 Woodlands South from Woodlands
    – At Bus Stop 46989 – W’lands Sth Stn Exit 1, Woodlands Ave 1 for TE3 Woodlands South towards Woodlands

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One thought on “Early Closure, Late Opening of Thomson-East Coast Line (May – August 2021)

  • 21 May 2021 at 10:16 PM
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    I believe is the last ECLO. probably after that, TEL 2 will start operating

    Q3 2021 last month is september

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