SMRT to extend selected train, bus services on eve of Hari Raya Haji
On the eve of Hari Raya Haji, those having a late night will have more public transport options available as SMRT will extend selected train and bus services.
Trains on the North-South Line, East-West Line and Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will continue service till the early hours of June 7.
The last trains bound for Jurong East, Marina South Pier, Pasir Ris and Tuas Link will depart from City Hall station at 12.30am.
The last TEL train leaving Woodlands North for Bayshore will depart at midnight on June 7, while the train travelling in the other direction will depart from Bayshore at 12.12am.
Trains on the Circle Line will also run later. The last train leaving Dhoby Ghaut for HarbourFront will depart at 11.55pm on June 6, and the train in the other direction will depart from HarbourFront at 11.30pm on the same day.
There is no extension for Bukit Panjang LRT and Changi Airport service.
The operating hours for 18 SMRT bus services will also be extended.
The last buses for services 300, 301, 302, 307 and 983A will depart from Choa Chu Kang bus interchange at 1.40am on June 7. The last 974A bus will leave from the bus stop opposite Choa Chu Kang station at the same time.
Services 901, 911, 912A, 912B and 913 from Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub and Services 920, 922 and 973A from Bukit Panjang bus interchange will depart at 1.25am on the same day.
From Boon Lay bus interchange, the last buses for services 181, 240, 241 and 243G will depart at 1.20am.
For more information, visit the SMRT website.
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