What caused delays on the North-South Line between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands?

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A Fault Caused Delays on the North-South Line Between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands

Train services between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands on Singapore's North-South Line experienced delays this morning due to a train fault. The disruption, which began at 7:38 am, affected trains travelling towards Jurong East. Service was restored by 8:13 am after the issue was resolved.
Train Fault Led to Disruption

A fault occurred with a train on the North-South Line, leading to the service disruption. The issue specifically impacted trains heading in the direction of Jurong East. The operator, SMRT, initially posted about the disruption on Facebook, with the Land Transport Authority's commuter platform also categorising it as a "minor delay."
Peak Hour Impact and Mitigation Measures

The disruption commenced during peak travel hours, causing inconvenience to commuters. SMRT advised passengers to anticipate longer journey times. In response to the delays, free bus services were implemented along the affected route between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands to provide an alternative for affected travellers.
Service Restoration and Empty Train

Train operations resumed and the bus bridging service was withdrawn by 8:13 am. The train involved in the fault was empty at the time of the incident, as it was being repositioned to the depot. Images circulated online showing the stationary train with its doors open at Yishun Avenue 5.

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