No abnormalities on tracks repaired after EWL disruption: SMRT

Visual and ultrasonic inspections of repaired tracks along the East-West Line (EWL) have shown no abnormalities since regular train services resumed after a six-day disruption in September, rail operator SMRT said on Oct 11.

- Esther Loi

Ultrasonic inspections involve the use of high-frequency waves to check for faults or defects.

On Oct 1, trains resumed operations between Buona Vista and Jurong East stations on the EWL. But until Oct 4, they ran under a temporary speed limit of 40kmh over the affected stretch between Dover and Clementi stations in the direction of Jurong East.

The lower speed limit was in place as part of SMRT's "standard operating procedure following extensive works on the running rails", the operator said. Trains usually travel at speeds of 60kmh to 80kmh.

SMRT said it returned train services to their full speed along the affected stretch from Oct 5.