66 of the oldest trains here to be retrofitted with Toshiba made motors
05 Jul 2013|5,455 views
SMRT has placed a large order with Toshiba for its highly efficient motors for an undisclosed amount. Similar motors are currently in use by trains on the Tokyo Metro - deemed as the world's busiest subway. According to the manufacturer, the new permanent magnet synchronous motors are said to consume 30 percent less power than older motors, are quieter and can run more efficiently. This is the first time the motors will be used outside Japan.
The new motors will be fitted on all 66 of its C151 series trains - the oldest rail cars in operations here.The Straits Times reported this is the first time drive systems have been upgraded on the trains that have been running since 1987.
SMRT Spokesman Kalai Natarajan told the local paper upgrading of its first generation trains "is part of an extensive train renewal programme SMRT is currently undergoing to improve service reliability and to ensure our current fleet of trains continue to operate effectively and optimally".
The new Toshiba drive systems, will be initially installed on two trains in early 2015 with the remaining trains to be retrofitted with the new engines after two years of testing.
The announcement comes amidst the recent slew of service disruptions and breakdowns. Strangely almost all of the recent disruptions are causes of either maintenance lapses, a blown fuse or cracks in the rails - and not motor issues.
Additionally the spokesman revealed it would be upgrading certain crucial components on its trains like the propulsion systems, as well as air compressors - which control the doors and brakes - are expected to be replaced on all 19 second generation trains by 2016, and all first generation trains by 2019.
SMRT has placed a large order with Toshiba for its highly efficient motors for an undisclosed amount. Similar motors are currently in use by trains on the Tokyo Metro - deemed as the world's busiest subway. According to the manufacturer, the new permanent magnet synchronous motors are said to consume 30 percent less power than older motors, are quieter and can run more efficiently. This is the first time the motors will be used outside Japan.
The new motors will be fitted on all 66 of its C151 series trains - the oldest rail cars in operations here.The Straits Times reported this is the first time drive systems have been upgraded on the trains that have been running since 1987.
SMRT Spokesman Kalai Natarajan told the local paper upgrading of its first generation trains "is part of an extensive train renewal programme SMRT is currently undergoing to improve service reliability and to ensure our current fleet of trains continue to operate effectively and optimally".
The new Toshiba drive systems, will be initially installed on two trains in early 2015 with the remaining trains to be retrofitted with the new engines after two years of testing.
The announcement comes amidst the recent slew of service disruptions and breakdowns. Strangely almost all of the recent disruptions are causes of either maintenance lapses, a blown fuse or cracks in the rails - and not motor issues.
Additionally the spokesman revealed it would be upgrading certain crucial components on its trains like the propulsion systems, as well as air compressors - which control the doors and brakes - are expected to be replaced on all 19 second generation trains by 2016, and all first generation trains by 2019.
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