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Due to a train fault near Nicoll Highway, expect delays on CCL in the Anticlockwise direction (towards HarbourFront)

If the TV screen says train is not for boarding, check with staff at the front of the train for the train's destination.

Update 2.15pm: services largely restored to normal

trains are operating under CCL6 off-peak service patterns today

Trains are travelling between:

• Dhoby Ghaut <> Stadium
• Marina Bay <> HarbourFront
• Paya Lebar <> Caldecott (no change)

passengers for Dhoby Ghaut should transfer at Promenade

the LED map on some trains will not be showing correct information, refer to platform screens for train destination

I've observed an interesting pattern as to when "to" and "towards" are used in the train announcements, and seems like they are never used interchangeably.

"towards" is used to state general direction, usually mentioning the last stop, for example

• Change at this station for train service towards Dhoby Ghaut. (Promenade)
• Cross over to Platform F on the left for train service towards the city and Tuas Link. (Tanah Merah)
• Cross over to Platform B for train service towards Dhoby Ghaut and Marina Bay. (Paya Lebar)

"to" is used to list all stations heading in a specific direction, for example

• Change at this station for train service to Bayfront and Marina Bay. (Promenade)
• Cross over to Platform E for train service to Expo and Changi Airport. (Tanah Merah)

idk i find this very interesting and i just have to share it

For context i take the MRT past Promenade and Tanah Merah quite often, and theyre stations where the line splits into different branches, hence these transfer announcements play

"The train approaching Platform A is on the anticlockwise loop, heading towards HarbourFront direction."

"The train approaching Platform B is on the clockwise loop, heading towards Buona Vista direction."

The station mentioned in both the announcement and the platform screen will be the next interchange station, regardless of how close or far it is.

The icon graphic on the platform screens will only show Promenade, Paya Lebar, Bishan, Caldecott, and HarbourFront in the loop.

UPDATE: TRAIN SERVICE FULLY BACK TO NORMAL, FREE BUS SERVICES HAVE CEASED

Adjusted train services on TEL until the last train tonight:

• between Woodlands North and Caldecott, train every 10 mins
• between Orchard and Bayshore, train every 10 mins
• between Caldecott and Orchard, train every 25 mins

You must alight and change trains at Caldecott and Orchard in order to continue your journey on TEL.

Regular bus services are free between Caldecott and Orchard. Alternatively, take NSL or CCL.

UPDATE: TRAIN SERVICE FULLY BACK TO NORMAL, FREE BUS SERVICES HAVE CEASED

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[UPDATE on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), 3 May, at 9.13am]:

On 3 May at about 6.55 am, a signalling fault occurred on the Thomson-East Coast Line. This followed signalling tests carried out by our OEM, Alstom, the night before.

While we reset the system, some trains were held at affected platforms. As a result, there were no train services between Caldecott and Orchard stations. Our engineers are working with Alstom engineers to restore service as quickly as possible.

Free bridging bus services and free regular bus services between Woodlands North and Marina Bay stations were available at designated bus stops along the affected stretch.

Commuters travelling towards the city are advised to use the North-South Line, Downtown Line, or Circle Line.

We apologise for the disruption to your morning commute.

— Mr Lam Sheau Kai

President, SMRT Trains

no train service between Woodlands North and Woodlands South

train service only available between Woodlands South and Bayshore

fault first detected at 2.20pm

due to an earlier train fault, expect some delays and train congestion

service is slowly resuming, but there may be trains with incorrect destinations, or may terminate service early

delay was first detected at 1.35pm