Press release -

SMRT Travel Advisory for F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Road Diversion from 18 to 23 September 2013

In view of F1 Singapore Grand Prix, part of the roads will be closed from 18 to 23 September 2013. Commuters travelling to Suntec City, Millenia Walk, Marina Square, Centennial Tower, hotels and attractions around the F1 route may get to their destinations via the Circle Line or the North-South-East-West Line (NSEWL).

Please refer to attachment for detail on road diversion.

Nearby MRT stations around the F1 Singapore Grand Prix area

  • NSEWL: City Hall and Raffles Place MRT stations
  • CCL: Nicoll Highway, Promenade, Bayfront and Esplanade MRT stations

Extension of trains, LRT and bus feeder services from 20 to 22 September 2013

Train and bus feeder services will be extended during the F1 weekend. More train trips will also be added in anticipation of high demand.

Last train timings

  • The last train heading toward North, South, East and West will depart City Hall MRT station at 1.11am.
  • The last CCL train heading toward HarbourFront MRT station leaves Dhoby Ghaut MRT station at 12.40am.
  • The last CCL train heading toward Tai Seng MRT station leaves Promenade MRT station at 12.57am.
  • The last CCL train heading toward Caldecott MRT station and the last CCL train heading toward Dhoby Ghaut MRT station leave Promenade MRT station at 1.00am.
  • The last LRT leaves Choa Chu Kang LRT station at 2.10am, after the last train arrives at the station.

Last bus timings

Last bus timings for SMRT feeder services in Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Sembawang and Yishun Interchanges will be extended.

Please refer to attachment for details.

Location Surcharge for Taxis from 20 to 22 September 2013

A $5.00 location surcharge will be imposed at 12 taxi stands and 7 hotel driveways at certain times.

Please refer to attachment for details.

Passengers may contact SMRT Customer Relations Centre at 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) or visit www.smrt.com.sg for more information.

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  • Media, Communication

Categories

  • smrt buses
  • smrt service announcement
  • smrt taxis
  • smrt trains

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is the leading multi-modal public transport operator in Singapore. SMRT serves millions of passengers daily by offering a safe, reliable and comprehensive transport network that consists of an extensive MRT and light rail system which connects seamlessly with its island-wide bus and taxi operations. SMRT also markets and leases the commercial and media spaces within its transport network, and offers engineering consultancy and project management as well as operations and maintenance services, locally and internationally.

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