The first of 62 new MRT trains for the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) has arrived in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sep 25.
Interested in reading more of our future posts?
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram for the latest updates!
Contract J151 for designing and building 62 new MRT trains for the JRL was awarded by LTA in February 2020 to South Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem Co. at a value of around S$416.5 million.
LTA said the automated and driverless Hyundai Rotem J151 trains will be undergoing system integration tests at Tengah MRT depot in preparation for passenger service when the JRL opens in 2027.
Images: Screengrabs from LTA
The three-car JRL trains can be expanded to four cars, depending on the potential increase in ridership demand across the JRL in the future.
The J151 trains were designed to have “smaller, customised” carriages, allowing them to better navigate the tight curves of JRL tracks, said LTA.
These JRL trains also come with improved condition monitoring and diagnostic systems that monitor both the health of the train and detect defects and faults of the running rails when the train is deployed for passenger service.
They will also have wider doors and carriage spaces to enable better accessibility for wheelchair users or parents with baby strollers.
The remaining 61 new JRL trains will be arriving progressively from now until 2028, said LTA, with the 24-station line slated for opening in three yearly phases, from 2027 to 2029.
The JRL will also be extended, under the West Coast Extension (WCE), to link up with the Circle Line (CCL) at Kent Ridge station by the early 2040s.
The rail operator for JRL will be a joint venture between SBS Transit Rail and RATP Dev Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of French transport operator RATP Dev, under the partnership named Singapore One Rail (SOR).
The SOR partnership marks the first time a foreign transport operator will become involved with the rail industry, said LTA in November last year.
Recent Posts
40 MRT stations to feature new artworks as LTA expands Art in Transit programme
Free NEL, LRT train rides in northeast S’pore during morning off-peak hours from Dec 27, 2025
Singapore’s 1st-gen BPLRT trains have officially retired on Oct 17, 2025, first entered service in 1999
Related Posts
Jurong Region Line will extend to link with Cross Island Line, Circle Line under West Coast Extension
Jurong Region Line MRT Train Spotted In South Korea, 62 Trains Will Enter Passenger Service From 2027
Choose Your Preferred Interior Design for the Jurong Region Line MRT Train!
Related Links
Hyundai Rotem J151 – SGTrains
Jurong Region Line – SGTrains
External Links
Big news – the first Jurong Region Line (#JRL) train has arrived! 🎉 – LTA/Facebook
Images: Screengrabs from LTA.
This article first appeared on SGTrains.