In plain English
This means work that has been arranged ahead of time to keep a transport route or system in working order. It covers engineering or maintenance activity, not an unexpected problem. Normal services are expected to be disrupted while the work happens.
In context
Here, it indicates that the service update is about engineering or maintenance work that was scheduled in advance and is expected to affect normal transport services.
- Situation
- Using rail, bus, metro, ride, and local-transit tickets and service updates
- What it communicates
- labels a service update as works-related and scheduled in advance.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not state the exact timing or extent of the disruption.
Examples
“The late-night closure was due to planned works, not a breakdown on the line.”
“Today's service update warns of planned works between the two central stations after 10 pm.”