Weekend Updates
Do take note of this weekend’s planned disruption so you can know where to avoid while heading out!
Here are the changes:
1) Post-COVID19 Circuit Breaker Period – Changes to public transport services
We had entered Post-Covid19 Circuit Break Period since 2nd June. As a result, 18 routes from Franchised Bus Service, Express Bus Services, Night Buses and Chinatown Direct Bus Service that are catered for recreational demand will continue to be suspended. More details on the suspension can be found here.
2) (POSTPONED to 30th August 2020) Bus service withdrawal of route 700/700A & amendment of route 171 & 972
Following the volume of feedback from residents from affected areas, LTA had decided to postpone the planned withdrawal of route 700/700A & amendment of route 171 & 972 to 30th August 2020. The affected routes will operate as usual until 29th August 2020.
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 9.00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays & starting its service later at 6.30 am on Saturdays and Sundays from until 26 July 2020
Apart from that, Thomson-East Coast Line will now end it’s service earlier at around 9.00pm everyday until 30th August 2020 to facilitate additional hours to test the systems in preparation of the opening of TEL Stage 2
5) Part Suspension of Sengkang LRT
On Sunday, 16th August 2020, both Punggol West and Punggol East LRT will operates single direction to facilitate extended engineering work on the LRT Track. Train services on the following service will only commence after the following day.
- Sengkang West – Outer Loop via SW8 Renjong
- Sengkang East – Inner Loop via SE5 Ranggung
6)Recovery 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 Malaysia and Singapore had worked out an SOP to reopen our borders. 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.
Update: Both countries had since set a targeted date for Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) & Periodic Commuting Agreement (PCA) Implementation on 10th August 2020. Requirements, health protocols, and application processes are expected to be announced on 1st August 2020.
You are advised to plan your journey ahead to avoid unexpected surprises and always stay safe while you travel.
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