No Train Service will available on the East-West Line (EWL) between Bedok – Tampines & Tanah Merah – Expo from Saturday, 29 November 2025 to Monday, 8 December 2025.
This is to integrate the EWL to the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID), as well as to operationalise the new train platform at Tanah Merah.
In addition, shuttle train services will be operated along some sections of the EWL during the affected days.
| 10 Day Closure on East-West Line (Nov / Dec 2025) | |
| Affected Dates | Saturday 29 November 2025 – Monday 8 December 2025 |
| Period of closure | Full Day |
| Affected sector | Bedok – Tampines & Tanah Merah – Expo |
| Reason |
|
| Alternative Transport | Shuttle 7: Bedok  TampinesShuttle 8: Bedok ExpoDowntown Line |
According to the Land Transport Authority, the works will span 4.8km in 12 locations, and require an uninterrupted closure window for workers to safely install new tracks, sleepers, and the third rail on the new eastbound and westbound tracks, as well as on the reception tracks leading to the ECID.
This is followed by reinstatement of power cables and stringent testing of the signalling, power and communications systems.
Given the greater extent of works compared to last year, a longer period of service adjustment is needed.
LTA also mentioned that there will be one more planned service adjustment in the first half of 2026 to fully decommission the Changi Depot which is currently serving the EWL, after train services are fully transferred.
Affected MRT Stations
East West Line
- EW1 Pasir Ris
- EW2–DT32 Tampines
- EW3 Simei
- EW4CG Tanah Merah
- EW5 Bedok
- EW6 Kembangan
- EW7 Eunos
- EW8CC9 Paya Lebar
- CG1DT35 Expo
- CG2 Changi Airport
Affected Dates & Service Pattern
- Saturday 29 November 2025
- Sunday 30 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
- Tuesday 2 December 2025
- Wednesday 3 December 2025
- Thursday 4 December 2025
- Friday 5 December 2025
- Saturday 6 December 2025
- Sunday 7 December 2025
- Monday 8 December 2025
On affected days;
- No Train Service between:
EW2–DT32 Tampines – EW5 Bedok &
EW4CG Tanah Merah – CG1DT35 Expo - Shuttle Train Services will operate between:
EW1 Pasir Ris – EW2–DT32 Tampines (5 min frequency during peak hours)
EW8CC9 Paya Lebar – EW5 Bedok (8 min frequency during peak hours)
CG1DT35 Expo – CG2 Changi Airport (5 min frequency during peak hours)
Train Service Arrangements at Tanah Merah
After the works are completed on 9 December 2025, train platforms at Tanah Merah MRT Station will be renumbered.
Eastbound train services at Tanah Merah will use the new Platform A, while the new Platform B and Platform C (former Platform A) will be closed for works.
ECID Commissioning Works
After the completion of works, EWL trains will be able to be launched and withdrawn from the ECID from 9 December 2025.
Rail Replacement Services
Rail Replacement Services will be offered on affected days. Shuttles 7 & 8 will operate between throughout MRT operating hours.
Fares for the Shuttle Bus Services are equivalent to the distance travelled by train.
| Shuttle | Operating Dates | MRT Stations Served |
| Shuttle 7 | Sat 29 Nov 2025 – Mon 8 Dec 2025 | Bedok, Tanah Merah, Simei, Tampines |
| Shuttle 8 | Bedok, Tanah Merah, Expo |
See Also:
- 4 Day Closure on East-West Line (Tanah Merah – Tampines) for Track Works
- Shortened Operating Hours for Rail Renewal Work
External Links & References:
- Train Service Adjustments on the East-West Line – Land Transport Authority [Accessed 3 Oct 2025]
- Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT – Train Service Adjustments Along East-West Line from 29 November to 8 December 2025 to Facilitate Track Connection to the East Coast Integrated Depot and Operationalise New Platform at Tanah Merah MRT Station – Land Transport Authority [Accessed 3 Oct 2025]
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://landtransportguru.net/ecid-ewl-closure-nov25/