20130213 singapore North South Line Train Services Distrupted By Fire At Newton MRT Station Tunnel
Singapore Feb 13 2013 “Automobile & Railway”
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North South Line Train Services Distrupted By Fire At Newton MRT Station Tunnel
Updated: 2013-02-13-11:59
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah
SINGAPORE, Feb 13 (Bernama) — Northbound train service between Newton and Toa Payoh was disrupted at around 9.05am Wednesday due to a cable which caught fire in the tunnel at the Newton station.
In a statement, the train operator, SMRT said free bus services were activated immediately between Newton and Toa Payoh.
In addition, bus bridging services were provided for commuters between Marina Bay and Toa Payoh stations.
At 10am, the northbound service between Marina Bay and Toa Payoh was disrupted as traction power was switched off for the removal of the damaged cable.
It said all northbound trains were turned around at Newton station to head southbound.
Affected passengers can make a transfer at Bishan and Dhoby Ghaut stations to travel along the Circle Line where normal train service is available.
According to the statement, the fire has been put out and SMRT was working closely with the Police and SCDF to resume train services, estimated in about an hour.
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Date:2013-02-13
Country:Singapore