Talk:List of Singapore MRT and LRT rolling stock
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Singapore MRT and LRT rolling stock are the various types of electric multiple units that run on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system and the cars that run on the People Mover Light Rail Transit (LRT) system.
At present, all MRT lines run with fixed-length trains between three and six cars,[1][2] with the Thomson–East Coast line using four cars. Since the system's conception in 1987, all train lines have been powered by the 750 volt DC third rail, with the exception of the North East line which is powered by 1500 volt DC overhead lines. The North South and East West lines use an automatic train operation system similar to London Underground's Victoria line.
The oldest first-generation C151 trains will be the first to be decommissioned starting in April 2020.[3] Older trains have been renewed over the years under refurbishment schemes to enhance their lifespan as well as to adhere to updated safety and usability codes.[4][5] Refurbished and new trains have improved passenger information systems such as the SMRT Active Route Map Information System, more grab poles, wider seats, more space near the doors, spaces for wheelchairs, and CCTV cameras.[6][7]
All trains are contracted by open tender, with their contract numbers forming the most recognised name of the stock. Official sources occasionally refer to the trains of the North South and East West lines as numbered generation trains, with the C151 train being the first and the newest C151C train being the sixth.[8]
In addition to aforementioned passenger electric multiple units, MRT operators also have their own engineering rolling stock used for maintenance purposes. These include Plasser and Theurer tamping machines, multi-function vehicles for rail inspection, Speno railgrinders, cranes, tunnel cleaning wagons, viaduct inspection wagons, CKG diesel locomotives for shunting purposes and Deli diesel locomotives and Schöma electric locomotives for hauling such rolling stock.[9]
References
- ^ "Train and System Information (Trains)". SMRT Corporation. Archived from the original (Archive) on 1 April 2001. Retrieved 2 January 2007.
- ^ I J Mortimer; M Ishizuka (April 1987). Mechanical Features of Singapore MRT Rolling Stock. MRTC & IES 1987. pp. 411–419.
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- ^ T. Rajan (5 November 2006). "MRT trains get $145m overhaul". The Straits Times. Singapore. p. 1.
- ^ Karamjit Kaur (20 November 2002). "Driverless MRT trains on new line will be safe; The North East MRT line will have safety features like CCTVs and smoke detectors to protect commuters, says LTA". The Straits Times. p. 10.
- ^ Land Transport Authority et al., Journeys Issue 42 (Jan/Feb 2003), "Safe, Sound and Fully Automated", pp. 8–9.
- ^ "Joint Team on Track to Meet COI Recommendations to Improve Rail Reliability". Land Transport Authority. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Engineering Trains in SMRT". SMRT. 30 August 2015. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
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