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Commuters encountered long queues and crowding at Lakeside MRT station on Wednesday morning (Oct 21) amid a reported train delay between Buona Vista and Outram Park stations.<\/p>\n
A Reddit post shared on Wednesday showed a queue of commuters waiting to enter Lakeside MRT station, with the poster wondering what conditions were like inside the station and at other stations along the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The train delay reportedly began at about 7.50am and was resolved by about 8.15am.<\/p>\n
Though the disruption lasted less than 30 minutes, commuters online described crowded platforms, delayed journeys and trains being held at stations during the morning rush hour.<\/p>\n
AsiaOne understands that the delay was an isolated technical issue involving the train itself and was not caused by human error.<\/p>\n
The disruption prompted discussion among users, with some expressing concern about the crowds and the inconvenience caused during the morning commute.<\/p>\n
The delay also raised questions about alternative transport options, with the original poster (OP) remarking: “I just know Grab prices are insane too.”<\/p>\n
Other Reddit users shared their experiences of the disruption, with some saying they were delayed on their way to work.<\/p>\n
“The train stalled so long at Queenstown and Redhill [MRT stations] sigh\u2026 I am late for my meeting,” one user wrote.<\/p>\n
Another highlighted how even a short disruption could cause significant crowding, saying that a 10-minute delay could lead to a substantial build-up of commuters, made worse by the size of station platforms.<\/p>\n
The impact appeared to extend further along the East-West Line, with one commuter at Jurong East saying they waited about 15 minutes for a train as more passengers continued to arrive at the platform.<\/p>\n
Another commuter reported being stuck on an eastbound train at Chinese Garden MRT station for about five to 10 minutes, writing: “Something weird is happening with the trains this morning … Trains stuck at stations for ages.”<\/p>\n
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