East-West Line MRT Services to Fully Resume on Tuesday After Extensive Repairs

Following last week's derailment, the East-West Line will be fully operational, but westbound trains will run slower for safety reasons.

The MRT disruption affected around 2.1 million commuters when a defective train derailed last Wednesday, causing extensive track damage.
Repairs included replacing 10 rail segments that developed new cracks during stress tests, along with other damaged equipment.
Comprehensive tests, including endurance runs with sandbags, were conducted to ensure the safety and functionality of the repaired tracks.
Westbound trains will operate at reduced speeds until Thursday, adding approximately five minutes to travel time for commuters.
Authorities initially aimed to restore services by Monday but extended the timeline to ensure all safety checks were thoroughly completed.