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Weekend Updates

May 13, 2020

    Weekend Updates

    Circuit breaker period could take a huge emotional toll on everyone, which often referred to as “Cabin Fever”. The government had gathered all the tips and also support channels for everyone during these tough times. For more information about accessing these supports, please click here.

    Apart from there, there are not many changes coming this weekend.

    Here are the changes:

    1) COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Period – Changes to public transport services

    Circuit Breaker Measure is now in effect. During this period, all non-essential workplaces will be closed and enhanced social distancing measures applies in all public places including public transport services in order to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. During this period, 63 routes from Franchised Bus Service, Express Bus Services, Night Buses, and City Direct Bus Service is suspended. More details on the suspension can be found here.

    2) Earlier closure times & reduced Frequency on MRT & LRT Network

    Due to the dropping demand and ridership in our public transport services, starting today (17 Apr 2020), all the MRT & LRT lines will have its frequencies reduced and service hour end earlier throughout the whole period of Circuit Breaker Period.

    • Reduction in Frequency
      • All MRT Lines except Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL): Not more than 5 minutes during peak hours & around 10 minutes during off-peak hours
      • Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL): Around 7 minutes during peak hours & around 12 minutes during off-peak hours
    • Service Hour Ending Earlier
    LineFromTowardLast Train
    North-South LineMarina South PierJurong East11.25PM
    Jurong EastMarina South Pier10.20PM
    Kranji11.57PM
    East-West LineTuas LinkPasir Ris10.39PM
    Pasir RisTuas Link10.55PM
    Tanah MerahChangi Airport11.28PM
    Changi AirportTanah Merah (connects toward Tuas Link)10.56PM
    Tanah Merah (connects toward Pasir Ris)11.40PM
    Circle LineHarbourFrontDhoby Ghaut10.30PM
    Dhoby GhautHarbourFront10.55PM
    Downtown LineBukit PanjangExpo10.55PM
    ExpoBukit Panjang11.00PM
    North East LineHarbourFrontPunggol11.30PM
    PunggolHarbourFront11.00PM
    Thomson-East Coast LineWoodlands NorthWoodlands South7.55PM
    Woodlands SouthWoodlands North7.55PM
    Sengkang LRTSengkang Town CentreRanggung (East Loop)12.05AM*
    Cheng Lim (West Loop)12.05AM*
    Punggol LRTPunggol Town CentreDamai (East Loop)12.07AM*
    Soo Teck (West Loop)12.07AM*

    *Services after midnight

    4) Movement Restriction Order in Malaysia

    Reminder: All cross-border services between Malaysia and Singapore had been suspended since 18 March and will continue to be suspended until 9th June. 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.

    Please travel only when it is absolutely essential during the Circuit Breaker Period. Together, we can fight the spread of COVID-19! #SGUnited

     


    You are advised to plan your journey ahead to avoid unexpected surprises and always stay safe while you travel.

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