Train service resumes after track fault on North-South Line caused long queues during morning peak

Train service has resumed after a track fault caused delays on the North-South Line during morning peak on July 8.

Stomper Daniel shared photos of long queues on the train platform at Toa Payoh MRT station at 9am.

"We were told to disembark and wait for the next train coming in three minutes," said the Stomper. "The station is packed."

Stomper Jan shared a photo of a crowded platform at Toa Payoh MRT station.

Photos of queues at other stations were also posted online.

The track fault had occurred near Orchard station at around 8.45am, said SMRT in a social media post.

"Our staff were onsite to investigate the fault, to ensure the safety of our commuters and safe restoration of train services," added SMRT.

"Commuters were advised to factor in an additional 15 minutes of travel time between Toa Payoh and Somerset stations. In-train and station announcements were made to inform commuters.

"We seek commuters' understanding and apologise for the longer travelling time to your journey."

Train service progressively resumed from about 9.50am.