Supply of 44 six-car trains for the Cross Island Line (CRL)

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has awarded a contract to a consortium consisting of CRRC Qingdao Sifang and Singapore CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service for the supply of 44 six-car trains for the Cross Island Line (CRL), as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railway-news.

This contract is valued at SGD 589 million (EUR 402 million) and includes options for an additional 11 trains and the provision of long-term service support (LTSS).

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The new fleet of fully automated CRL trains will be designed and manufactured by CRRC Sifang in Qingdao, China.

Each train will be equipped with doors on both sides and wider aisles compared to the existing railway lines, to improve accessibility.

It is expected that the trains will be delivered gradually from 2027 until the start of operations of the first phase of the Cross Island Line in 2030.

The new vehicles will be powered by the 1500 V direct current Overhead Catenary System (OCR), which will provide increased energy efficiency compared to the conventional 750 V third rail system.

Additionally, to enhance operation and maintenance, the CRL trains will be equipped with condition monitoring and diagnostic systems that detect potential equipment faults before issues arise.

Some trains will also be equipped with an automated track inspection system to monitor the condition of the rails and the OCR system.

Reference: CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service

CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service is a company that is part of the CRRC Corporation Limited, which is one of the largest rolling stock manufacturers in the world. CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service specializes in the production, maintenance, and servicing of railway vehicles.

The company is based in Qingdao, China and has a long history in the railway industry. It has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing a wide range of railway vehicles, including high-speed trains, metro trains, commuter trains, and other types of rolling stock.

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