Pasir Ris MRT to City Hall MRT & Raffles Place MRT During EWL Closure (Nov 29 - Dec 8)
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Need to get from Pasir Ris to the city during the EWL closure from November 29 to December 8, 2025?
⚠️ No Through EWL Trains from Pasir Ris to City
You will need to transfer at Tampines and use alternatives.
Option 1: Via Downtown Line (Recommended)
- From Pasir Ris (EW1), take EWL to Tampines (EW2)
- Transfer to DTL at Tampines (DT32)
- Take DTL to Bugis (DT14)
- Transfer to EWL for City Hall/Raffles Place
✅ More trains on DTL during peak hours
Option 2: Via Shuttle Bus
- From Pasir Ris, take EWL to Tampines (EW2)
- Take Shuttle 7 to Bedok (EW5)
- At Bedok, take EWL train to City Hall/Raffles Place
Shuttle 7 Frequency: Every 3-5 minutes
🚇 Journey Time Comparison
| Route | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| EWL + DTL via Bugis | ~45-50 mins |
| EWL + Shuttle 7 + EWL | ~60-70 mins |
| Normal (no closure) | ~40 mins |
🚇 Train Frequency: Pasir Ris ↔ Tampines
| Time | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Peak Hours | Every 5 minutes |
| Off-Peak | Every 8 minutes |
💡 Recommendation:
Use the Downtown Line route for faster travel. Transfer at Tampines to DTL instead of taking the shuttle bus.
⏱️ Plan Extra Time:
Allow 20-30 minutes extra for your journey from Pasir Ris to the city.
