Train fault causes 40min delay on North-South Line

SINGAPORE — A train fault at Novena station caused a delay on the North-South Line this morning (July 23).

In a tweet posted at about 9.10am, train operator SMRT said commuters will need an estimated 20 minutes additional travelling time from Toa Payoh to Newton station. Six minutes later, it posted another tweet advising of an additional 40 minutes travelling time for commuters.

SMRT also tweeted that free bus services are available at Toa Payoh station towards Newton.

When Channel NewsAsia visited Toa Payoh station at 9.50am, the train service had resumed, although there was some confusion over whether free bridging bus services were still available.

The latest incident comes two days after the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it intends to fine SMRT and SBS Transit a total of S$1.65 million for five separate incidents between October last year and May this year which led to disruptions in service. CHANNEL NEWSASIA