LTA unveils new renders for CR151 train of the Cross Island Line; public invited to vote on interior features

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has unveiled new renders for the upcoming CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 train of the Cross Island Line (CRL) as part of a survey for the public to vote on their preferred design on interior features.

This comes after similar public engagement surveys were conducted in 2019 for the Alstom Movia R151 train, currently running on the North-South, East-West MRT lines (NSEWL), and in 2021 for the Hyundai Rotem J151 train, for the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL).

CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 trains for the Cross Island Line

Artist’s Impression of the CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 train exterior for the Cross Island Line. (Image: LTA)

In June 2023, LTA awarded Contract CR151 to supply 44 new six-carriage trains for the CRL to the consortium comprising CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. and Singapore CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service Pte. Ltd.

This model of rolling stock will come with five doors on each side, similar to the T251 trains on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), also supplied by CRRC Qingdao Sifang through a consortium with Kawasaki Railcar.

For better accessibility within the train, the gangway connectors between train carriages will also be wider at 1.6 metres, compared to the 1.4 metres used on trains for existing MRT lines.

To enhance operations and maintenance, the new CR151 trains will be equipped with condition monitoring & diagnostic systems for early detection of potential faults onboard, and some trains come with an ATI system for real-time monitoring of the running rail tracks.

These trains will also be integrated with the line’s Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system, capable of fully automated train operations at a Grade of Automation (GoA) 4 without the need for onboard train attendants.

The first CR151 trains are expected to be delivered progressively from 2027 onwards, in time for the opening of CRL Phase 1 operations in 2030.

Paint of Door Pillars for the CRL trains

Choice of door pillar paints for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for door pillar paints that are applied to the walls beside the train doors, on which the vertical grab poles are mounted.

• Type 1 – Green door pillar paint
• Type 2 – White door pillar paint

Motif of Draught Screens for the CRL trains

Choice of draught screen motif for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for draught screen motifs, which are situated adjacent to the ends of longitudinal banks of seats.

• Type 1 – Diamond patterns
• Type 2 – Triangle patterns

Patterns of Floor Covering for the CRL trains

Choice of floor covering patterns for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for floor covering patterns, particularly the presence of a darker tone beneath the seating area.

• Type 1 – Double tone
• Type 2 – Single tone

Lighting of the Gangway Connectors for the CRL trains

Choice of gangway lighting for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for the lighting of gangway connectors situated at the ends of connecting carriages.

• Type 1 – With encapsulating light strips
• Type 2 – Without encapsulating light strips

Interior Colours for the CRL trains

Choice of interior colours for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

Three of the four options can be chosen for the interior colour scheme, which is mainly applied to the seats and overhead hand grips.

• Type 1 – Cyan
• Type 2 – Orange
• Type 3 – Dark green
• Type 4 – Dark blue

Design of the Perch Seats for the CRL trains

Choice of perch seats for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are three options for the perch seats situated in the train carriages.

Seat Profile for the CRL trains

Choice of seat profile for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for the seat profile, particularly the difference in seat depth.

• Type 1 – 430 milimetres
• Type 2 – 400 milimetres

Design of Overhead Straphanger Grips for the CRL trains

Choice of overhead straphanger grip designs for the CR151 train. (Image: LTA)

There are two options for the design of overhead straphanger grips located in the train carriages.

Mixed Reality Mock-up for the CRL trains at Singapore Mobility Gallery

Mixed Reality Mock-up of the CR151 trains for the Cross Island Line. (Image: Screengrab from LTA/Facebook)

In a Facebook post on Thursday (May 23), LTA announced that it has received the mixed reality mock-up of the future CR151 train for the CRL at the Singapore Mobility Gallery (SMG).

Mixed Reality (MR) combines Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), allowing users to experience the interactive real world with the virtual world through a headset for greater immersion.

It also invites the public to visit the SMG to view & experience the interior features of the CRL train and to vote on their preferred interior features.

The CRL train mock-up will be located at the SMG within LTA’s Hampshire Office and will be open for visits on weekdays from May 27 to Jun 27, 2024.

Interested participants can book and register their visit to SMG through this form, https://go.gov.sg/mrcrlmockupregistration.

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Related Links
CRRC Qingdao Sifang CR151 – SGTrains
Cross Island Line – SGTrains

External Links
“We’ve got some #RailyExciting news to share! Our Mixed Reality Mock-up of the future Cross Island Line (#CRL) train has arrived! 🙌🤩” – LTA/Facebook
Purchase of 44 New Trains for the Cross Island Line – LTA

Images: LTA, Screengrab from LTA/Facebook.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.
Last updated on 27 May 2024.