Alstom Unveils First of 106 New Trainsets for Singapore’s MRT System Upgrade

Alstom Unveils First of 106 New Trainsets for Singapore’s MRT System Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has unveiled the first of 106 new trainsets for Singapore’s MRT system upgrade. The trains, part of a major renewal program, will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. Manufactured in China by Alstom’s joint venture, the high-capacity trainsets feature enhanced LCD screens, spacious areas for wheelchair users and strollers, and larger windows. The delivery of all trainsets is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Alstom’s sustainable and innovative mobility solutions have been widely adopted in Singapore, contributing to its advanced urban metro systems.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 2-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom (EPA: ALO), a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer and leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, has revealed the first of 106 six-car high-capacity trainsets that will be deployed on Singapore’s East-West and North-South Lines. These new trains are part of the North-South and East-West Lines’ core systems upgrade and renewal program. They will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. The delivery of all 106 trainsets will be completed by the end of 2026 under the Land Transport Authority (LTA) contract awarded to Alstom in 2018.

The initial two trains arrived in Singapore from China in February 2022, with subsequent trains being progressively delivered. The first trainset was unveiled at an event attended by prominent figures including Singapore’s Minister of Transport S. Iswaran and representatives from LTA, SMRT, and Alstom. Yann Maixandeau, Managing Director Singapore Malaysia for Alstom, emphasized the company’s commitment to transforming mobility by providing smarter and greener solutions. Alstom’s latest Movia trainsets will ensure Singapore maintains its position as home to one of the world’s most advanced urban metro systems.

Designed in Germany and manufactured by Alstom’s joint venture Changchun Alstom Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. (CARC) in China, the trains offer several commuter-friendly features. These include refreshed LCD screens to provide journey updates, spacious areas for wheelchair users and strollers, and larger windows to enhance views of the city’s unique neighborhoods.

Alstom has been at the forefront of delivering sustainable mobility solutions in Singapore for over 20 years. Its solutions are present on all of the country’s current Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines and the Bukit Panjang Light Rapid Transit (LRT). The company is currently manufacturing trains and supplying the CBTC signalling system for the extension of the North East Line and the Circle Line.

Alstom’s modern metro trains have been serving the diverse needs of customers worldwide for more than six decades. These trains can be adapted to various capacity requirements, offering flexibility in configuration, voltage systems, and interior designs. They prioritize low noise levels, high recyclability, and energy efficiency to minimize environmental impact. With over 35,000 metro cars ordered or in operation across 70 cities in 40 countries, Alstom continues to drive innovation in sustainable urban transportation.

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Sapna Bhawnani
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SOURCE: Alstom