SBS Transit said the power trip did not affect train services. Commuters were seen using their handphones to light the way as they made their way out of the station.
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Blackout hits Outram MRT station: MRT commuters use phones as flashlights
A blackout hit parts of Outram Park MRT station Monday, Jan 20, 2014, morning and commuters made their way through the station in relative darkness with some using their phones to light the way.
Stomp contributor lokolalu was among the commuters who were affected by the blackout and said commuters had to use their phone's light to help them see where they walked.
Another Stomp contributor, who was making his way to the East West Line, said some parts of Outram Park station were hit by the blackout.
Stomp contributor Panda2708 added:
"Underground link between East West Line and North East Line experienced a blackout early in the morning.
"MRT staff seen holding torches and standing at different parts of the walkway."
In a separate incident that also took place this morning, a train fault occurred on the North-South Line that caused an estimated 20 minutes delay on the North-South Line
According to a report in The Straits Times, the train fault occurred at Ang Mo Kio station.
At about 8.54am, an announcement was made asking all passengers to alight at Ang Mo Kio.
Bus services were been activated between Woodlands and Bishan.
Stomp contributors William, AshenWind, and milankaka wrote in to Stomp with photos of the crowds.
William felt it would make more sense to focus on fixing the increasingly frequent train disruptions and delays, before implementing a fare hike.
AshenWind likened the sight of huge crowds at Khatib and Bishan MRT stations to a scene at a club, while milankaka wrote:
"SMRT train breakdown again."
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