Power fault on Bukit Panjang LRT disrupts train services across all stations
In a Facebook post at 2.59pm, SMRT said the power fault happened at about 2.45pm, causing four trains to be stalled between stations.
"Our staff safely guided commuters through the detrainment process from the stalled trains to the nearest stations," said the post, signed off by SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai.
Free regular bridging bus services have been activated for affected commuters.
SMRT added that there were in-train and station announcements to keep commuters updated on the situation, and that its engineers are on-site to investigate and resolve the issue.
"We are sorry for affecting your afternoon commute."
The Bukit Panjang LRT system is an 8km line connecting residential estates within Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang to the North-South and Downtown Lines.
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