Bishan MRT Depot Will Be Upgraded: Maintenance Efficiencies, Overhaul Capacities To Be Increased

Entrance to Bishan Depot along Bishan Road. (Image: Screengrab from Google Maps)

SMRT’s 37-year-old Bishan Depot (BSD) is set to receive upgrades and be rejuvenated to become a model heavy maintenance facility for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), the rail operator announced on Dec 15, 2023.

The BSD is the oldest MRT depot in Singapore, located between Ang Mo Kio and Bishan MRT stations on the North-South Line (NSL).

SMRT Unveils the Bishan Depot Upgrading Project

Maintenance Efficiencies, Overhaul Capacities To Be Increased

President of CRRC Sifang, Ma Lijun (far left), Vice President of CRRC Sifang, Li Yongle (left), President of SMRT Trains, Lam Sheau Kai (right) and Group CEO of SMRT Corporation, Ngien Hoon Ping (far right), at the Signing Ceremony of the Bishan Depot Upgrading Project. (Image: SMRT/Facebook)

SMRT, in close collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. (CRRC Sifang), has unveiled the BSD Upgrading Project.

“This initiative is part of LTA’s Rail Digitalisation Roadmap and will offer valuable insights for future depot design,” added SMRT.

The BSD Upgrading Project will be leveraging advanced automation and integrated digital solutions, boosting maintenance efficiencies for increased productivity.

Building on CRRC Sifang’s experience in train manufacturing, SMRT aims to double its train overhaul capacity at BSD through this upgrading project.

SMRT said this upgrade will also “incorporate state-of-the-art ergonomic solutions that enhance workplace safety and health for our staff and increase productivity”.

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“🎊 Exciting news! #SMRT is proud to unveil the Bishan Depot (BSD) Upgrading project, a result of the close collaboration between Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving (LTA), SMRT and CRRC Sifang.” – SMRT/Facebook [Accessed 27 Dec 2023]

Images: Screengrab from Google Maps, SMRT/Facebook.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.