Here are the changes:
1) Post-COVID19 Circuit Breaker Period – Changes to public transport services
We had entered Post-Covid19 Circuit Breaker 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) 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 end its service earlier at around 9.00 pm every day until 30 April 2021 to facilitate additional hours to test the systems in preparation of the opening of TEL Stage 2.
Apart from that, Thomson-East Coast Line will now start operating later at around 6.30 am every Saturday and Sunday until 30 April 2021.
3) Part Suspension on Sengkang LRT
On Saturday & Sunday, 9 & 10 January 2021, Sengkang LRT will operate on a single direction to facilitate extended engineering work on the LRT Track. The following service will be suspended:
- Sengkang West – Outer Loop via SW8 Renjong
- Sengkang East – Inner Loop via SE5 Ranggung
4) Recovery Movement Restriction Order in Malaysia
The land border between Malaysia and Singapore on the Johor Causeway had officially reopened this week. However, travellers are required to obtain My Travel Pass Reciprocal Green Lane / Periodic Commuting Arrangement before proceeding their journey toward Malaysia. More information on My Travel Pass and its requirements can be obtained via the Malaysian Immigration Department’s microsite.
State Government of Johor, via entity under purview of the state, Pengangkutan Awam Johor (PAJ) had arranged a shuttle service to pick up travellers entering Malaysia or Singapore on the Johor Causeway.
Service Details: Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (CIQ), Johor Bahru – Woodlands CIQ, Singapore
Operating Hour: 7.30 am – 12.30pm, 2.30pm – 6.30pm (11 trips daily)
You are advised to plan your journey ahead to avoid unexpected surprises and always stay safe while you travel.
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