SMRT said the new train will undergo a period of rigorous testing before it is introduced for passenger service from the first quarter of next year. SMRT Managing Director of trains Lee Ling Wee said the new trains will progressively increase the capacity of Singapore's two oldest MRT lines. This, in turn, will "contribute to a better travel experience for commuters".
SMRT is also working to add new trains to the Circle Line and the Bukit Panjang LRT. The first of these arrived last year. "These efforts are key to our multi-year rail transformation plan to renew and upgrade ageing infrastructure and assets," said Mr. Lee.
According to SMRT, all 45 new trains - said to cost $12 million to $13 million each - will arrive by 2018 to boost its NSEWL fleet to 186 trains. Another 12 are expected to be added by 2019. SMRT is also upgrading its existing trains. The new livery will be applied as and when the older trains are upgraded.
SMRT is also working to add new trains to the Circle Line and the Bukit Panjang LRT. The first of these arrived last year. "These efforts are key to our multi-year rail transformation plan to renew and upgrade ageing infrastructure and assets," said Mr. Lee.
According to SMRT, all 45 new trains - said to cost $12 million to $13 million each - will arrive by 2018 to boost its NSEWL fleet to 186 trains. Another 12 are expected to be added by 2019. SMRT is also upgrading its existing trains. The new livery will be applied as and when the older trains are upgraded.
