New MRT trains improve Singapore's North-South, East-West lines

straitstimes.com

Over half of the new MRT trains for the North-South and East-West lines are now in service, with the full fleet expected by 2026. This upgrade aims to improve reliability and passenger experience. Sixty-one of the 106 new Alstom Movia R151 trains have been deployed as of June 29, replacing older models. The first of the new trains entered service in June 2023, with three trains added monthly since October 2024. The first-generation trains will be retired by September, following a major service disruption in 2024. The new trains feature enhanced monitoring systems and increased passenger capacity, part of a broader $2.6 billion renewal project.


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