INCIDENT AT PAYA LEBAR STATION ON 4 APRIL 2007

On 4 April 2007, eastbound train service from Aljunied to Eunos stations was disrupted at 10.21am when a man was hit by a train at Paya Lebar Station.

To maintain service on the unaffected stretches of the EastWest line during the incident, all eastbound trains were turned around at Aljunied Station. Train services on the westbound and the NorthSouth

Line were not affected. Eastbound train service resumed at 11.02am.

A bus bridging service was deployed to ferry passengers between Aljunied and Eunos stations during the train service disruption. About 1,800 passengers travelling from Aljunied to Eunos stations were affected during the incident.

Passengers were informed of the service disruption and free bus services through announcements, notices and the rail travel information system at affected stations.

Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can claim a full fare refund from the Passenger Service Centre in any of the 51 SMRT stations, within the next three working days.

Police investigations are in progress.

Source: www.smrt.com.sg News Release 4 Apr 2007

INCIDENT AT WOODLANDS MRT STATION ON 2 MARCH 2007

On 2 March 2007, northbound train service from Admiralty to Kranji stations was disrupted at 3.20pm when a woman was hit by a train at Woodlands Station.

To maintain service on the unaffected stretches of the North-South line during the incident, all northbound trains were turned around at Admiralty Station and some southbound trains were turned around at Kranji Station. Train services on the southbound and the East-West Line were not affected. Northbound train service resumed at 4.12pm.

A bus bridging service was deployed to ferry passengers from Admiralty to Kranji stations during the train service disruption. About 2,900 passengers travelling from Admiralty to Kranji stations were affected during the incident.

Passengers were informed of the service disruption and free bus services through announcements, notices and the rail travel information system at affected stations. Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can claim a full fare refund from the Passenger Service Centre in any of the 51 SMRT stations, within the next three working days.

Police investigations are in progress.

Source: www.smrt.com.sg News Release 2 Mar 2007

Incident at Eunos Station on 23 January 2007

On 23 January 2007, eastbound train service from Aljunied to Tanah Merah stations was disrupted at 3.01pm when a man was hit by a train at Eunos Station.

To maintain service on the unaffected stretches of the East-West line during the incident, all eastbound trains were turned around at Aljunied Station and some westbound trains were turned around at Tanah Merah Station. Train services on the westbound and the North-South Line were not affected. Eastbound train service resumed at 3.49pm.

A bus bridging service was deployed to ferry passengers from Aljunied to Tanah Merah stations during the train service disruption. About 4,000 passengers travelling from Aljunied to Eunos stations were affected during the incident.

Passengers were informed of the service disruption and free bus services through announcements, notices and the rail travel information system at affected stations.

Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can claim a full fare refund from the Passenger Service Centre in any of the 51 SMRT stations, within the next three working days.

Police investigations are in progress.

Source: www.smrt.com.sg News Release 23 Jan 2007