When can commuters expect full restoration of East-West Line services?

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Full Restoration of East-West Line Services Remains Unspecified

Commuters are currently experiencing ongoing disruptions on Singapore's East-West Line, with services between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations unavailable for a second consecutive day. While SMRT engineers are actively working to restore operations, a specific timeline for the complete resumption of services has not yet been provided.
Ongoing Engineering Efforts

SMRT has confirmed that its engineering teams have been working continuously, including through the night and into the current day, to address the damage. The affected sector sustained damage to point machines and the third rail, necessitating these intensive repair efforts.
Cause of Disruption Identified

The disruption was attributed to an unforeseen incident involving the withdrawal of an older train. A defective axle box on a first-generation train reportedly dropped, causing a bogie's wheels to derail from the running rail. This derailment led to the train impacting track equipment, specifically the third rail and point machines, which in turn triggered a power fault.
Shuttle Services in Operation

To mitigate the impact on commuters, SMRT has implemented shuttle train services. These services are operating between Boon Lay and Jurong East stations, and separately between Queenstown and Buona Vista stations, to provide alternative travel options along the affected segments of the line.

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