If you have ridden on one of the 4th-gen C151A trains that ply on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL), you might have noticed a new and improved feeling as the train approaches its stopping point at train stations.
CBTC
Communications-Based Train Control
Siemens Mobility Awarded Cross Island Line Contract for Signalling & Platform Screen Doors Systems
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced last Friday (Apr 14) that it has awarded German railway solutions firm Siemens Mobility the contract for the provision of signalling system and platform screen doors system for the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL).
How Could a Safety Feature Delay Train Services for 60 Minutes?
A train fault near Yishun MRT station on the North-South Line (NSL) caused a lengthy 60-minute train service delay, prompting the operator to advise commuters of additional 25 minutes of travelling time on Wednesday (Feb 22) morning.
CBTC Signalling System To Be Utilised for Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link
Siemens Mobility announced on Aug 19, 2021, the decision to utilise the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system technology for the cross border Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link.
This came after the initial announcement on the nine contracts for core systems & non-core systems awarded by RTS Operations (RTSO) on May 12, 2021.
Tips When Taking the Train During Rainy Seasons
Singapore’s rainy seasons usually feature ‘short-duration moderate to heavy thundery showers with frequent lightning’ in the late morning and early afternoon on most days.
How did a safe MRT system indirectly cause delays?
Last Friday (Mar 19), Southbound trains towards Marina South Pier on the North-South Line (NSL) were delayed during the morning peak hours due to a fault with the platform screen doors at Bishan station. But how does ensuring safety for commuters indirectly cause inconvenience then? Safety Systems on MRT trains Our MRT trains are equipped READ MORE »
Communications-based, Communications-lost. Why it went off track.
It has been about 10 months since the CBTC system started testing. This highly complex yet necessary upgrade to the aging North South & East West Lines (NSEWL) has encountered many setbacks which we will discuss in the following blog post. The views expressed are our own personal views based on our observations and does READ MORE »
10 Facts You Might Not Know About Singapore’s MRT
Singaporeans probably don’t know much about our MRT, despite 2015 statistics reflecting an average of 2,762,000 trips made daily across the MRT network. Travelling on the MRT during peak hour is often uncomfortable and can get frustrating when delays happen. Putting all the hate for our MRT aside and turning to the lighter side of READ MORE »