With the fast approaching end-of-life for the 1st-generation Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 (KHI) Electric Multiple Unit (EMUs), replacement EMUs are to be procured to replace the retiring trains, allowing continued train service levels and rolling stock availability. In that effort, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced the procurement of 66 (396 rail cars) trains from READ MORE »
As part of the ongoing efforts to improve our MRT lines, 57 new trains were purchased and will be added progressively into passenger service on the North South & East West Lines (NSEWL) between 2017 and 2019. These additional trains have benefited commuters with a more comfortable ride and improved reliability to meet the increasing READ MORE »
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 »
