📢 We’ve completed our investigations on the East-West Line (#EWL) service disruption from 25-30 Sep 2024.
As the recovered axle box, axle bearings, and chevron springs were badly damaged, it was not possible to establish a definitive root cause.
🔍 The findings show that degraded grease on the incident train’s axle box was a likely cause of failure. The axle box had generated sufficient heat to burn the chevron springs’ rubber, which eventually caused it to dislodge near Dover station. The incident train also caused severe damage to the tracks and trackside equipment as it travelled towards Ulu Pandan Depot. 🚆
LTA also found that SMRT had twice extended the train’s overhaul interval beyond its stipulated maintenance requirement of 500,000km. These extensions were done based on internal procedures, without detailed engineering and risk assessment as axle box failures are uncommon.
LTA will impose a financial penalty of $3million on SMRT. This will go to the Public Transport Fund to help lower-income families with their public transport expenditures. ⚠️
Swipe the visuals above for more details. ➡️
As the recovered axle box, axle bearings, and chevron springs were badly damaged, it was not possible to establish a definitive root cause.
🔍 The findings show that degraded grease on the incident train’s axle box was a likely cause of failure. The axle box had generated sufficient heat to burn the chevron springs’ rubber, which eventually caused it to dislodge near Dover station. The incident train also caused severe damage to the tracks and trackside equipment as it travelled towards Ulu Pandan Depot. 🚆
LTA also found that SMRT had twice extended the train’s overhaul interval beyond its stipulated maintenance requirement of 500,000km. These extensions were done based on internal procedures, without detailed engineering and risk assessment as axle box failures are uncommon.
LTA will impose a financial penalty of $3million on SMRT. This will go to the Public Transport Fund to help lower-income families with their public transport expenditures. ⚠️
Swipe the visuals above for more details. ➡️
Last week, on 6 June, we worked together with the Singapore Police Force and Health Sciences Authority to seize 6 non-compliant active mobility (AM) devices and 1 unregistered vehicle in the CBD.
👮 These joint operations allow us to strengthen our enforcement capabilities by combining our resources and expertise to simultaneously address multiple offences and better safeguard public safety.
We detected a total of seven AM-related offences, including:
🚫 Riding a non-compliant personal mobility device
🚫 Using an unregistered vehicle
🚫 Riding a bicycle without a working handbrake
We’ll continue to take firm action against those who endanger public safety and contravene the law.
#Reminder AM users should follow the rules and regulations listed in go.gov.sg/amrules.
👮 These joint operations allow us to strengthen our enforcement capabilities by combining our resources and expertise to simultaneously address multiple offences and better safeguard public safety.
We detected a total of seven AM-related offences, including:
🚫 Riding a non-compliant personal mobility device
🚫 Using an unregistered vehicle
🚫 Riding a bicycle without a working handbrake
We’ll continue to take firm action against those who endanger public safety and contravene the law.
#Reminder AM users should follow the rules and regulations listed in go.gov.sg/amrules.
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📣 #PSA From this Sunday (15 June) till 30 July, all Circle Line (#CCL) stations will close earlier at 11pm, every Sunday to Wednesday 🕚🚆
Details on the exact last train timings are available on posters near the Passenger Service Centre 👀
The early closure facilitates the system renewal works needed to ensure compatibility with CCL Stage 6 (#CCL6), which will open in the first half of next year. #CloseTheCircle
👉 Plan your journeys in advance
👉 Check out MyTransport.SG mobile app or LTA's and SMRT's socials for updates
Details on the exact last train timings are available on posters near the Passenger Service Centre 👀
The early closure facilitates the system renewal works needed to ensure compatibility with CCL Stage 6 (#CCL6), which will open in the first half of next year. #CloseTheCircle
👉 Plan your journeys in advance
👉 Check out MyTransport.SG mobile app or LTA's and SMRT's socials for updates
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#Reminder From 1 July 2025, bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) will no longer be allowed on footpaths that have been converted to Pedestrian-Only Paths. 🚫🚲
Those found riding on Pedestrian-Only Paths may face penalties of up to $2,000 and/or 3 months’ imprisonment for first-time offenders.
Stay on track to ensure safer journeys for all! 💖
More info ➡️ go.gov.sg/stayontrack
Those found riding on Pedestrian-Only Paths may face penalties of up to $2,000 and/or 3 months’ imprisonment for first-time offenders.
Stay on track to ensure safer journeys for all! 💖
More info ➡️ go.gov.sg/stayontrack
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The #ThoughtfulBunch are back for twice the fun! 🤩
Catch them this June holidays at:
💙 Newton DTL Station, 18 Jun
🤎 Orchard TEL Station, 25 Jun
Come say hi anytime from 1-1.30pm 👋🏼
Catch them this June holidays at:
💙 Newton DTL Station, 18 Jun
🤎 Orchard TEL Station, 25 Jun
Come say hi anytime from 1-1.30pm 👋🏼
🚧 Travelling through Punggol? 🛣️
From 22 June 2025, the cross junction between Punggol Place and Punggol Central, near Waterway Point, will be split into two junctions.🚦
This traffic arrangement is estimated to be in place until end-2028 to facilitate works for the Punggol interchange station on the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension (#CRL).🚉
🚗🚶♀️Check out the visual for more details on the changes to motorist and pedestrian routes. ➡️ Look out for road markings and signage to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your understanding as these necessary changes help to improve connectivity in the region. 🙏
From 22 June 2025, the cross junction between Punggol Place and Punggol Central, near Waterway Point, will be split into two junctions.🚦
This traffic arrangement is estimated to be in place until end-2028 to facilitate works for the Punggol interchange station on the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension (#CRL).🚉
🚗🚶♀️Check out the visual for more details on the changes to motorist and pedestrian routes. ➡️ Look out for road markings and signage to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your understanding as these necessary changes help to improve connectivity in the region. 🙏
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#BTS Look who's been transformed into #LEGO minifigures! 🧱 Can you spot some of our guardians at work? 🔍
Presenting our first-ever #LEGO diorama featuring our #TravelGuardians in action! From road works and maintenance to helping motorists in need, and ensuring road safety, our #TravelGuardians are always in action! ✨
Stay tuned for more coming soon! 👀
#WeKeepYourWorldMoving #GoodNightSingapore 🌙
Presenting our first-ever #LEGO diorama featuring our #TravelGuardians in action! From road works and maintenance to helping motorists in need, and ensuring road safety, our #TravelGuardians are always in action! ✨
Stay tuned for more coming soon! 👀
#WeKeepYourWorldMoving #GoodNightSingapore 🌙
A peek into our Friends of Land Transport event this morning! 👀✨
Our #TravelGuardians gave our friends a behind the scenes look at what goes into keeping Singapore’s roads safe and smooth. Visitors also enjoyed taking photos with our specialty vehicles!🚦🛣️ 🏍️
Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌
Curious to learn more? Visit 👉 https://go.gov.sg/friendsoflta
#GoodnightSingapore #WeKeepYourWorldMoving
Our #TravelGuardians gave our friends a behind the scenes look at what goes into keeping Singapore’s roads safe and smooth. Visitors also enjoyed taking photos with our specialty vehicles!🚦🛣️ 🏍️
Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌
Curious to learn more? Visit 👉 https://go.gov.sg/friendsoflta
#GoodnightSingapore #WeKeepYourWorldMoving