Alstom has delivered the first two automated Metropolis trains which are to be rolled out across Singapore’s metro system.
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) placed an order in February 2012 for 42 new metro trains for the North East Line (NEL) and Circle Line (CCL).
The new trains, which will go into service by mid 2015, will increase capacity on both lines by around 60-70 per cent.
Filippo Scotti, Alstom managing director, East Asia Pacific, said: “Alstom’s world-class facilities in France and Shanghai ensure that these trains are made to the highest quality standards and expertise.
“We are proud to play a part in Singapore’s world-class rail infrastructure and look forward to collaborating further with LTA in the future.”
The first CCL train arrived at Pasir Panjang port on June 29 and was transported to Kim Chuan depot. The first NEL train arrived at the port on July 20, and has now arrived at Sengkang depot.
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