Transport operator SMRT announced Jan. 22 that a trackside fault occurred at 10:12pm after a signal point was bypassed by a train captain without authorisation, causing train service between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris stations to be disrupted.
About 180 passengers were re-directed to Simei station and another 200 passengers, to Expo station. Free shuttle bus services were provided to facilitate passengers travelling between Tanah Merah and Pasir Ris stations.