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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: Train service resumes after power fault affects 13-station line
SINGAPORE – Train service on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) line resumed on July 19, almost two hours after a power fault affected the entire 13-station line. Transport operator SMRT said on Facebook at 2.58pm that four trains had stopped between stations after the power fault at about 2.45pm. SMRT staff safely guided the passengers from these trains to the nearest stations, it added. Also, announcements were made in trains and stations to keep commuters updated on the situation. 'Our engineers are on-site to investigate and resolve the issue. We are sorry for affecting your afternoon commute,' said SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai. In an earlier Facebook post at 2.45pm, SMRT said trains were moving slower towards Choa Chu Kang LRT station on Service A, and that it was investigating the fault. In an update about five minutes later, the transport operator said that train services were not available as the power fault spanned all 13 stations. It added that free regular or bridging buses are available outside the stations. In an update at 4.22pm, about two hours after the fault surfaced, SMRT said train services have resumed normal operations. About 10 minutes after that, the operator said the free regular and free bridging bus services were no longer available. Ms Fay Goh was heading from Fajar to Teck Whye station at around 2.45pm when the LRT train she was in stopped between the Fajar and Bangkit stations for eight to 10 minutes. Ms Goh said she was worried as she was rushing to her workplace at 3pm, and felt that her body temperature was rising as the train was under the sun. 'It was so hot inside and the other commuters looked blur as to what to do. Fortunately, one of the young men in the train helped to call the (intercom) and lent me a fan to cool down. Even now, my cheek is still feeling hot,' she said. Several engineers later arrived at the stationary train and helped the commuters out of the train. They then walked on the tracks to Fajar station. Another commuter, Mr Libin Sim, was travelling from Bukit Panjang to Choa Chu Kang station when the LRT train stopped just before South View station. The 46-year-old director of a trade association said that the train was stuck for about 10 minutes before two engineers helped them off the train. They walked on the tracks to South View station. 'Everyone was very composed. There was no panic. There were about 20 of us, including elderly, kids and parents. The tracks were quite wide... In fact, everyone was very amused with the experience,' he said. This is the second LRT train disruption to occur in July. Train service on the line resumed at about 11.40am on July 3, about three hours after a power fault led to disruption at all stations. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Bukit Panjang LRT disruptions linked to newly installed power system, says SMRT
SINGAPORE: The recent service disruptions along the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) network were related to a newly installed system which monitors and controls power distribution, said train operator SMRT on Sunday (Jul 20). This "Power SCADA" (supervisory control and data acquisition) system is part of the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) ongoing power renewal project, said the president of SMRT Trains, Mr Lam Sheau Kai. The system is designed to "improve safety and reliability by remotely monitoring and controlling power distribution" across the Bukit Panjang LRT line, said Mr Lam on Sunday night. In a Facebook post, Mr Lam said that based on initial on-site investigations conducted on Sunday evening, the power fault that caused Saturday's train disruption across all stations on the line shares a "similar failure mode" to the incident that occurred on Jul 3. A fault in the Power SCADA system on Saturday affected the emergency trip system (ETS), "triggering a network-wide traction power trip". The on-site investigation was carried out jointly by SMRT, the LTA power renewal project team, and Schneider Electric - the system's original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The incident occurred at about 2.45pm on Saturday, which led to train services being unavailable across all stations on the Bukit Panjang LRT line. Four trains were stalled between stations due to the power loss. "To facilitate the safe resumption of train services, the ETS was bypassed, allowing traction power to be reinstated across the line," Mr Lam said. "The LTA project team is conducting a thorough investigation, including a full design review by the OEM contractor to strengthen network stability and prevent further recurrence," he added. "A key focus is ensuring that the traction power supply remains stable, especially while the system is still being commissioned." 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 Mr Lam said that the Bukit Panjang LRT power renewal project is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, and it will continue to monitor the system closely as works progress. "We thank all affected commuters for their patience and understanding during the disruption."
Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
SMRT apologises after latest Bukit Panjang LRT breakdown causes passengers to walk along train tracks once again
Photo: TikTok/vincentkiapkiap SINGAPORE: SMRT has apologised after the latest Bukit Panjang LRT service breakdown, the second in July alone, led to disruptions across multiple trains and caused passengers to have to walk along the train tracks once again. The disruption began at around 2.45pm on Friday (18 July) and affected all stations along the line. According to SMRT, four trains stalled between stations as a result of the fault. A video posted on TikTok showed passengers walking along the elevated viaduct after alighting from one of the stalled trains. In a social media post later in the day, SMRT confirmed the incident, saying, 'Our staff safely guided commuters through the detrainment process from the stalled trains to the nearest stations.' Free regular and bridging bus services were made available at bus stops near affected LRT stations during the disruption, the operator added. 'In-train and station announcements were made to keep commuters updated on the situation,' SMRT said in its statement, acknowledging the inconvenience caused. See also 10 Practical Ways to Save on Your Housekeeping Costs Normal train operations resumed at 4.18pm, nearly 90 minutes after the disruption began. Friday's incident marks the second full-line disruption on the Bukit Panjang LRT this month. On July 3, a separate power fault led to a similar outage across all stations, which lasted for approximately three hours. Passengers forced to walk along train tracks after latest Bukit Panjang LRT breakdown () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
CNA
4 days ago
- CNA
Power fault on Bukit Panjang LRT disrupts train services across all stations
SINGAPORE: A power fault on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has led to train services being unavailable across all stations, said operator SMRT on Saturday (Jul 19). 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.
Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
July 2025 BTO sales: Around 1,400 flats in Clementi and Bukit Panjang with under 3-year wait and over 1,700 ready-to-move-in SBF units to go on sale
Photo: Facebook/Chee Hong Tat SINGAPORE: Around 1,400 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in Clementi and Bukit Panjang with waiting times of under three years will be launched in the July sales exercise, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Jul 16). These are part of about 5,500 BTO flats to be offered across the island in this upcoming sales exercise. The Clementi Emerald 753-unit development comes with a waiting time of 34 months or two years and 10 months. It's located next to the redeveloped Clementi Polyclinic, near Clementi Primary School and Clementi Town Secondary School, and within walking distance of Clementi MRT station. Nearby amenities will include an eating house, a minimart, and a preschool, says Channel News Asia ( CNA ), citing information from the Housing & Development Board (HDB) website. The Bangkit Breeze 643-unit development in Bukit Panjang comes with a waiting time of 35 months or two years and 11 months. It will be located next to Beacon Primary School and close to Bangkit LRT station. The area will also feature an eating house, a minimart, and a preschool. On Jul 6, HDB announced that 775 BTO flats in the new Sembawang North neighbourhood would be launched in July, with a waiting time of around three years. The flats would range from two-room Flexi to five-room and 3Gen units. Mr Chee also said HDB would offer over 4,600 flats under the upcoming Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, above the earlier commitment of 3,000 units. Of these, more than 1,733 are ready-to-move-in units, while the rest will be completed progressively. This brings the total number of SBF units launched this year to over 10,000, including those from February 2025. 'These are part of our continued efforts to provide diverse options to meet the range of housing needs and financial budgets of different home buyers, including those who require a flat more urgently. We will continue to ensure a strong supply of HDB flats to support the home ownership aspirations of Singaporeans,' Mr Chee added. /TISG Read also: Singapore HDB flats dubbed most 'attainable' homes among APAC's capital cities, but netizen says 'must compare until it's affordable' () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
