Weekend updates
It’s a new month and more and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore. But if you’re one of those who work in essential services and can’t avoid traveling, do travel safely and take necessary precautions! Meantime, stay ahead of the planned disruption over the weekend.
Here are the changes:
1) East-West Line (EWLL): Stations between Aljunied& Tanah Merah will end early at around 11pm for engineering works
On 3 & 4 April (Friday & Saturday), several stations Between Aljunied and Tanah Merah will end its service earlier at around 11pm. There will be no service between Aljunid & Tanah Merah and trains service will terminate at Aljunid & Tanah Merah respectively.
2) Shuttle 7 | Aljunied – Tanah Merah: Replacement shuttle during early closure of stations.
During planned disruption of the East-West Line (EWL), replacement service (Shuttle 7) will be activated for passengers who wish to travel to affected stations. The said replacement service will run at a frequency of 3-5 minutes.
3) Early Closure & Late Opening of Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)
To facilitate additional engineering hours to prepare the upcoming TEL Stage 2 which is scheduled to open later in the year, the Thomson-East Coast Line will be ending its service earlier at 10.00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays & starting its service later at 6.30 am on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 April 2020 to 26 July 2020
4) Movement Restriction Order in Malaysia
Reminder: All cross-border services between Malaysia and Singapore had been suspended since 18th March and will continue to be suspended until 31st March or until the Movement Restriction Order had been lifted. However, rail services by KTM, Shuttle Tebrau will continue its operation as usual with the exception where trips into Singapore can only be boarded by non-Malaysians and trips into Malaysia can only be boarded by Malaysians citizens.
5) Bus service diversion for Qing Ming
During Sunday, 29 March 2020, from the first bus till 2.00 pm, route 975 will be skipping 2 stop in conjunction with Qing Ming Festival
| Road Name | Stop Code | Stop Description | Affected Bus Number | |
| Lor Rusuk | 34101 | Aft Old Lim Chu Kang Rd | 975 | |
| Old Lim Chu Kang Rd | 31081 | Opp HQ 5th SIB Camp I | ||
You are advised to plan your journey ahead to avoid unexpected surprises and always stay safe while you travel.
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