MRT trains to run less frequently, some bus services will be suspended amid COVID-19 circuit breaker period

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SINGAPORE: With a “significant drop” in the number of people taking public buses and trains during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period, train ...

SINGAPORE: With a “significant drop” in the number of people taking public buses and trains during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period, train frequencies will be reduced and selected bus services will be suspended, the Land Transport Authority said in a news release on Tuesday .

The changes for bus services will take effect from Wednesday, and adjustments to MRT services will kick in on Friday.Selected bus services serving the Central Business District or recreational places will be suspended as trips to these destinations have decreased the most, LTA said.The frequencies for trains operating on the North-South, East-West, North East, Circle and Downtown Lines will be reduced to no more than five minutes during peak periods and around 10 minutes during off-peak periods.

It will continue to operate at frequencies of around seven minutes during peak periods, and 12 minutes during off-peak hours.The Sengkang-Punggol LRT will operate a single loop service during off-peak periods and end train service about 30 minutes earlier, given reduced ridership, LTA added.

 

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There goes my bmw

LTAsg so that each train will be more packed now? What happen to social distancing?

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