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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- 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
19-07-2025
- 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.
CNA
03-07-2025
- CNA
Entire Bukit Panjang LRT line down due to power fault
SINGAPORE: Train services are currently unavailable across the whole Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) line system due to a power fault, said operator SMRT on Thursday (Jul 3) morning. In a Facebook post at 9.18am, SMRT said a power fault occurred on the line at about 8.50am, and that there are free regular bus services and bridging bus services available for affected commuters. SMRT added that there are in-train and station announcements to keep commuters informed, while its on-site staff are also working to resolve the issue and assist affected commuters. "We apologise for the disruption to your journey and appreciate your patience," it said. 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. This is the second major train disruption to take place this week, after a signalling fault led to an extra 30 minutes of travel time for commuters on the Thomson-East Coast Line on Tuesday morning.
CNA
27-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Harvey Norman opens new store at Lot One mall with special deals
Harvey Norman has opened its brand-new store at Lot One in Choa Chu Kang, with special deals for shoppers. Located on the third level, the new store offers a mix of home appliances and IT products including built-in cooking appliances, vacuums, personal care products, gaming products and more. Shoppers can expect a wide range of energy and water-efficient appliances as part of Harvey Norman's broader commitment to environmental responsibility, including refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines, majority of which are applicable with climate vouchers. Harvey Norman's Next Gen AI experts will also show customers how to integrate AI into everyday life through a wide selection of laptops from brands such as Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI. In conjunction with its grand opening at Lot One, shoppers can now enjoy exclusive opening deals including Monster True Wireless Earbuds at S$10 (usual price is S$79), a Dyson Supersonic at S$399 with a S$50 Harvey Norman gift card (usual price is S$599), as well as a Sharp 7kg Front Load Washer at S$1 after the S$400 climate voucher and Harvey Norman rebates (usual price at S$531). 'Lot One is a vibrant hub for families, students and professionals, and we're excited to bring our extensive product range and trusted service to the community,' said Bernice Kwok, managing director of Harvey Norman Singapore and Malaysia. 'Beyond offering everything from smart home appliances to Next Gen AI computing devices, we have knowledgeable product specialists to guide customers in finding what best suits their lifestyles, along with hands-on product demos to enhance the customer journey and meet the evolving needs of today's consumers.' Facebook page for more information.
Independent Singapore
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Lionesses captain calls Hong Kong clash a ‘balanced fight' despite early stoppage and 1–0 deficit
Singapore's last home match before the start of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup was halted due to heavy rains. Despite the unfortunate cancellation, Singapore's national team, the Lionesses, showed their determination as they fought against Hong Kong, which is ranked 59 places higher. The Singaporean team had a great start at the friendly match, which was held at Choa Chu Kang Stadium. It was, however, called off four minutes into the second half with Hong Kong leading 1-0 at that point. Highlights of the match Winger Farah Nurzahirah made two early chances, but the play was stopped after 17 minutes due to a lightning warning, causing a one-hour delay. When the match resumed, Hong Kong increased their game, but 18-year-old goalkeeper Izairida Shakira made several key saves. A defensive mistake gave Hong Kong's Leung Hong Liu Anke an opportunity to score. Hong Kong nearly scored again before halftime. The second half saw the return of veteran midfielder Lim Li Xian, adding more experience to the match. Singapore kept pressing, but the worsening weather led to the match being cancelled. With this, Lionesses' Head Coach, Karim Bencherifa, remained optimistic and shared encouraging aspects from the game. 'I think the players worked really hard under difficult conditions. We were looking to continue, but it's still a positive outcome. A lot of work remains, but game after game, we're progressing,' he said. 'Kudos to Hong Kong – gave us two good games. Even though today's game didn't finish, I was very happy with what I saw,' he added. Furthermore, the Lionesses' team captain, Rosnani Azman, reflected on the team's performance and shared her thoughts. In a video shared on social media, she said, 'I think we did quite well… I mean, of course, playing against Hong Kong, who's like 80th ranking – it was a strong opponent.' The athlete added, 'I actually believe that it was a balanced fight. You can see that both teams are attacking, and we also create chances. It's just that we couldn't convert it into a goal… But I think it was a good fight, leading to the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.' Some netizens disagreed with the post, questioning the fairness of the match. One remarked bluntly, 'A loss is not balanced.' The Lionesses are now preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. They will leave and go to Amman, the capital of Jordan, which will host all the Group A matches.
