Alstom has deployed the first two upgraded trains on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT) line in Singapore. This deployment follows the system handover to Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). The upgrade project, awarded to Alstom in 2018, involves significant improvements, including replacing the existing Cityflo 550 fixed block rail control with the advanced Cityflo 650 Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) solution.
As part of the project, Alstom will provide 19 Innovia APM 300R cars and retrofit 13 existing Innovia APM vehicles. The first Innovia 300R trains arrived in Singapore in April 2022 and have undergone rigorous testing and commissioning to ensure they are ready for operation. These trains, equipped with the advanced Cityflo 650 system, offer wireless communication for fully automated, driverless journeys, enhancing passenger comfort and safety with features like advanced condition monitoring systems. The Innovia APM 300R trains are designed with eco-friendly features, including smart climate control, regenerative braking, and energy-efficient systems.
