To improve commuter service and strengthen the reliability and resilience of our transport system, temporary train service adjustments are needed for renewal and expansion works. 

These adjustments have been carefully planned to ensure that commuters will always have access to alternative rail routes and bus services where possible. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and expect additional travelling time. 

Please refer to LTA's MyTransport.SG mobile app and LTA’s and the public transport operators’ social media platforms for more details and updates.

1. Line: Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)

When? From 22 May to 4 July 2026, train services for the entire TEL will end at 11.30pm on Friday nights and commence later at 8.30am on Saturday mornings.

Why? The service adjustments are needed to conduct a series of final systems integration tests to integrate the TEL5 with the existing TEL network.

How can I continue my journey? 

During this period, three shuttle bus services will be provided for TEL commuters from 5.00am to 8.30am on Saturday mornings.

a. Shuttle bus service S51 will ply between TEL Woodlands North and TEL Caldecott stations at a frequency of about 5 to 10 minutes.

b. Shuttle bus service S52 will ply between TEL Caldecott and TEL Marina Bay stations at a frequency of about 5 to 10 minutes.

c. Shuttle bus service S53 will ply between TEL Marina Bay and TEL Bayshore stations at a frequency of about 10 minutes.

Please refer to the Shuttle Bus Services posters for more details: Shuttle Bus Services S51, S52 and S53.

Commuters can switch to alternative rail lines at the interconnecting MRT stations or use existing public bus services.

2. Line: Downtown Line (DTL)

When? From 10 July to 5 September 2026, train services for the entire DTL will end at 11.30pm on Friday nights and commence later at 8.30am on Saturday mornings.

Why? The service adjustments are needed to conduct a series of final systems integration tests to integrate the DTL3e with the existing DTL network.

How can I continue my journey?

During this period, three shuttle bus services will be provided for commuters from 5.00am to 8.30am on Saturday mornings.

a. Shuttle bus service S43 will ply between DTL Bukit Panjang and DTL Bugis stations at a frequency of about 5 to 10 minutes.

b. Shuttle bus service S42 will ply between DTL Bugis and DTL Macpherson stations at a frequency of about 5 to 10 minutes.

c. Shuttle bus service S41 will ply between DTL Macpherson and DTL Expo stations at a frequency of about 5 to 10 minutes.

Commuters can switch to alternative rail lines at the interconnecting MRT stations or use existing public bus services.

3. Line: Circle Line (CCL)

When? From 11 April to 17 May 2026, train services for the entire CCL will end at 11.00pm on Saturday nights and commence at 9.00am on Sunday mornings.

Why? The service adjustments are needed for final testing and commissioning works to integrate CCL6 with the existing CCL network.

How can I continue my journey? During this period, commuters can take shuttle bus services to continue their journeys from 5.00am to 9.00am on Sundays.

• Shuttle 36 will operate between HarbourFront and Bishan stations, at intervals of 7 to 10 minutes.
• Shuttle 37 will operate between Bishan and Promenade stations, at intervals of 3 to 5 minutes.
Please refer to the Shuttle Bus Services posters for more details: Shuttle Bus Services 36 and 37.

Please refer to the relevant Circle Line Service Adjustment Poster for more details: CCL ECLO 11 Apr to 17 May 2026 

4.  Sengkang West LRT

When? From 19 April to 18 October, the Sengkang West loop via SW1 Cheng Lim will be closed. LRT services on the Sengkang West loop via SW8 Renjong will operate normally.

Why? To facilitate the expansion of the SPLRT depot and connect the new reception tracks from the mainline to the depot.

How can I continue my journey? Commuters can continue to use regular bus services and the Sengkang West loop via SW8 Renjong. 

A dedicated shuttle bus service (Sengkang West Shuttle Bus Service A / Sengkang West Shuttle Bus Service B) will operate during weekday morning and evening peak periods to supplement LRT services.

These services will commence on 13 April, about a week before the start of the train service adjustments, so that commuters can familiarise themselves with a new travel route.

• Morning peak: One-way SW Shuttle Bus Service A will operate from Fernvale to Layar, Tongkang, Renjong, and Sengkang stations, from 6.00am to 10.00am, at headways of about 3 to 5 minutes;

• Evening peak: One-way SW Shuttle Bus Service B will operate from Sengkang to Cheng Lim, Farmway, Kupang, and Thanggam stations, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm, at headways of about 3 to 5 minutes.

Please refer to the Sengkang West Shuttle Bus Service posters for more details: Sengkang West Shuttle Bus Services A and B