The new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains for the North-South, East-West MRT lines. (Image: SGTrains)
Commuters travelling on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) can look forward to the new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains entering passenger service progressively from Sunday (Jun 4), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday.
The new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains will replace the existing 1st-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151, 2nd-gen Siemens C651 and 3rd-gen Kawasaki-Nippon Sharyo C751B trains, which have been running on the NSEWL since 1987, 1995 and 2000, respectively.
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106 New MRT trains for North-South and East-West Lines
Commuter-centric Design for the new Alstom Movia R151 trains
The Alstom Movia R151 trains use a large and panoramic single window format, compared to the two-split windows format seen on the previous six generations of NSEWL rolling stock. (Image: SGTrains)
Commuters can enjoy an improved viewing experience while travelling across aboveground stations as the R151 trains use a large and panoramic single window format, compared to the two-split windows format seen on the previous six generations of NSEWL rolling stock.
The Alstom Movia R151 trains come with ergonomic perch seats and open spaces for wheelchair users. (Image: SGTrains)
Alstom Movia R151 train cabins have more open spaces to accommodate strollers and wheelchair users and also include ergonomic perch seats to accommodate more commuters.
The Alstom Movia R151 trains come with refreshed dynamic route map displays above each train door that shows real-time information for commuters. (Image: SGTrains)
The new 7th-gen trains come with refreshed dynamic route map displays (DRMD) above each train door that shows real-time information for commuters, such as the route map of the entire MRT line, the approaching and current MRT station, and door opening-side indications.
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Improved Features for the new Alstom Movia R151 trains
The Automatic Track Inspection (ATI) system for the Alstom Movia R151 trains. (Image: Screengrab from LTA/Facebook)
The new trains for the NSEWL come with new and improved features that enhance train reliability and enable efficient maintenance work.
Such new and improved features include a self-test system which automatically checks whether the trains are fit for operation before commencing passenger service daily.
The Alstom Movia R151 trains are to be equipped with condition-monitoring features that pre-emptively identify emerging train faults for early rectification.
Four of these new trains will be fitted with the Automatic Track Inspection (ATI) system, which allows monitoring of the running rails, trackside equipment and sleepers, reducing the length of time needed to identify track faults or disruptions.
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The new Alstom Movia R151 trains has entered passenger service on Sunday
The new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains for the North-South, East-West MRT lines. (Image: SGTrains)
The new trains, purchased from Alstom SA, has entered passenger service on Sunday, and approximately two trains will be put into service every month upon completion of testing.
Trains from the earlier generation of the NSEWL fleet will be decommissioned accordingly, and all 106 new Alstom Movia R151 trains are expected to be rolled out by the end of 2026.
“Parties interested in acquiring retired trains or upcycling train parts can email LTA at LTA_Train_Repurpose@lta.gov.sg for more information,” said LTA.
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Images: SGTrains and Screengrab from LTA/Facebook.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.
Last updated on 05 Jun 2023.
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