2024 East–West Line disruption

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On 25 September 2024, train services on the East–West Line (EWL) of the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system were disrupted when an axle box on a Kawasaki C151 train dislodged, derailing the train and damaging the track and equipment between Clementi and Dover stations. This resulted in the suspension of regular services between Boon Lay and Queenstown stations, affecting more than 2 million commuters.

The damage was extensive, and services were not restored for several days. During restoration works by engineers from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT Corporation, shuttle train services were restored between Queenstown and Buona Vista stations, and between Jurong East and Boon Lay stations. Bus-bridging services were provided for the closed segment between Buona Vista and Jurong East stations. Full services on the EWL resumed on 1 October.