There is a wide array of train models in Singapore, but do you know them all? Today, we list them out. We will include the finest information, from detail to detail.
For Singapore, EMUs (Electric Multiple Units) are used exclusively for Singapore. North South and East West Line trains requires a train captain while the ones on newer lines does not.
Electrification for these trains is either a powered third rail, overhead catenary (cables) or a guide rail (LRT)
The most remarkable train model in Singapore? The C151 definitely! Being the oldest running stock in Singapore, the trains began services in 1987, operating on the North South and East West Line. The train is housed in Changi Depot, Bishan Depot and Ulu Pandan Depot.
HISTORY OF THE C151
Contract 151 was awarded to a consortium led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, consisting of Kawasaki itself, together with Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car Corp. It began service when the MRT System first opened in 1987.
REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADING PROJECTS
In years 2006 to 2008, the 66 trains underwent a 2.5 year refurbishment project, which was carried out by Mitsui Co, RM Transit Technology, Lexbuild and Rotem Company, at a cost of S$142.7 million. By 2 January 2009, all the trains have completed refurbishment and were on service.
From year 2010 to 2013, these trains were put through an upgrading and improvement program. Trains are fitted with a new flooring, a large wheelchair symbol stuck on the ground, and have its builder and refurbishment plates fitted up.
Between 2014 and 2015, trains were upgraded with the new Thales SelTrac Communication Based Train Control, or CBTC. To support this refurbishment, two seats at the end of the trains were removed.
It was announced that PMSM motors (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors), would be installed on all 66 KHI Trains, back in July 2013. The first two trains, 055/056 and 131/132, were installed with such motors and began revenue service on 30 July 2015. However, the Land Transport Authority put the project on hold in late 2015 and said that all 66 KHI Trains would be called for replacement. However, the third train, 065/066, was launched with the PMSM Motor and began revenue service in February 2017.
MANUFACTURER:
2. SIEMENS C651 (SIE)
The Siemens C651 is the second generation rolling stock in Singapore's train system, and is operating on the two oldest lines, the North South and East West Lines.
19 trains of six cars each were purchased to complement the opening of the Woodlands Extension in 1996. The trains first debuted on 2 May 1995. They are housed in Changi, Ulu Pandan and Bishan Depot.
The motors produce a melodious sounds upon acceleration and braking.
HISTORY OF THE SYSTEM
Contract 651 was awarded to Siemens AG, who was responsible for the design and building of the trains.
The SIE Trains were bought to complement the Woodlands Extension, to keep the present train frequencies.
REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADING
The trains will be going through Mid Life Refurbishment in 2016. Apart from standard interior changes (which the C151 had), the refurbished trains will receive new or refurbished sub systems. It will come along with new air-conditioning, electric doors (similar to C151B), auxiliary power unit, interior and exterior design.
The first refurbished train, 217/218, is expected to be completed by Q1 2017 while the remaining trains were expected to complete refurbishment by Summer 2018.
New IGBT-VVVF inverter Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) will replace the original GTO-VVVF inverter by Siemens AG. With the new motors, power consumption will be expected to reduce by up to 30%, noise levels during operation to be reduced by up to 12 decibels and also increasing the operation efficiency of the trains. All 19 SIE Trains will be upgraded with PMSM under its Mid Life refurbishment programme.
All 19 SIE trains will be upgraded to the new Thales SelTrac® CBTC Moving Block Signalling System. With the upgrade, two seats at both ends of trains were removed and replaced with a signalling box housing new signalling equipments.
MANUFACTURER:
For Singapore, EMUs (Electric Multiple Units) are used exclusively for Singapore. North South and East West Line trains requires a train captain while the ones on newer lines does not.
Electrification for these trains is either a powered third rail, overhead catenary (cables) or a guide rail (LRT)
1. Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 (KHI)
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| Kawasaki Heavy Industries arriving at Expo Station Platform A (TNM Bound) Photo from Wikipedia |
The most remarkable train model in Singapore? The C151 definitely! Being the oldest running stock in Singapore, the trains began services in 1987, operating on the North South and East West Line. The train is housed in Changi Depot, Bishan Depot and Ulu Pandan Depot.
Currently, there are 66 trains of 6 cars each. All 396 KHI cars were built from 1986 to 1989 with no major differences despite the four manufacturers in the consortium led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
HISTORY OF THE C151
Contract 151 was awarded to a consortium led by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, consisting of Kawasaki itself, together with Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car Corp. It began service when the MRT System first opened in 1987.
REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADING PROJECTS
In years 2006 to 2008, the 66 trains underwent a 2.5 year refurbishment project, which was carried out by Mitsui Co, RM Transit Technology, Lexbuild and Rotem Company, at a cost of S$142.7 million. By 2 January 2009, all the trains have completed refurbishment and were on service.
From year 2010 to 2013, these trains were put through an upgrading and improvement program. Trains are fitted with a new flooring, a large wheelchair symbol stuck on the ground, and have its builder and refurbishment plates fitted up.
Between 2014 and 2015, trains were upgraded with the new Thales SelTrac Communication Based Train Control, or CBTC. To support this refurbishment, two seats at the end of the trains were removed.
It was announced that PMSM motors (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors), would be installed on all 66 KHI Trains, back in July 2013. The first two trains, 055/056 and 131/132, were installed with such motors and began revenue service on 30 July 2015. However, the Land Transport Authority put the project on hold in late 2015 and said that all 66 KHI Trains would be called for replacement. However, the third train, 065/066, was launched with the PMSM Motor and began revenue service in February 2017.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES
- KINKI SHARYO
- NIPPON SHARYO
- TOKYU CAR CORP
NUMBER OF CARRIAGDS AND TRAINS BUILT
- 396 CARS (66 TRAINS)
CAR BODY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DESIGN:
- Aluminium-alloy doubled-skin construction
TRACTION CONTROL
- 4 Quadrant/GTO Chopper (Mistubishi Electric)
- IGBT-VVVF inverter PMSM (Toshiba) (2017)
LINE VOLTAGE
- 750V DC (NOMINAL) from track side third rail
TRACK GUAGE
- 1435mm Standard Track guage
MAXIMUM TRAVELLING SPEED
- 80km/h (Service)
- 90km/h (Design)
SIGNALLING SYSTEMS
- Fixed Block Westinghouse FS2000 ATC (1987)
- Moving-block Thales SelTrac® Convergence CBTC
TRAIN LENGTH
- 138m (6 carriages)
CARRIAGE LENGTH
- 23.65m (Driving Trailer)
- 22.80m (Motor Vehicle 1 & 2)
WIDTH
- 3.2m
HEIGHT
- 3.7m
WEIGHT OF TRAIN
- 217t (Tare condition)
- 286t (Fully laden)
DOORS
- 1.45m in width, 8 per carriage
SEATING CAPACITY
- 208 seats
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2. SIEMENS C651 (SIE)
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C651 at present Jurong East D/E set 205/206
Photo from Wikipedia
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19 trains of six cars each were purchased to complement the opening of the Woodlands Extension in 1996. The trains first debuted on 2 May 1995. They are housed in Changi, Ulu Pandan and Bishan Depot.
The motors produce a melodious sounds upon acceleration and braking.
HISTORY OF THE SYSTEM
Contract 651 was awarded to Siemens AG, who was responsible for the design and building of the trains.
The SIE Trains were bought to complement the Woodlands Extension, to keep the present train frequencies.
REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADING
The trains will be going through Mid Life Refurbishment in 2016. Apart from standard interior changes (which the C151 had), the refurbished trains will receive new or refurbished sub systems. It will come along with new air-conditioning, electric doors (similar to C151B), auxiliary power unit, interior and exterior design.
The first refurbished train, 217/218, is expected to be completed by Q1 2017 while the remaining trains were expected to complete refurbishment by Summer 2018.
New IGBT-VVVF inverter Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) will replace the original GTO-VVVF inverter by Siemens AG. With the new motors, power consumption will be expected to reduce by up to 30%, noise levels during operation to be reduced by up to 12 decibels and also increasing the operation efficiency of the trains. All 19 SIE Trains will be upgraded with PMSM under its Mid Life refurbishment programme.
All 19 SIE trains will be upgraded to the new Thales SelTrac® CBTC Moving Block Signalling System. With the upgrade, two seats at both ends of trains were removed and replaced with a signalling box housing new signalling equipments.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MANUFACTURER:
- Siemens AG
NUMBER OF CARRIAGDS AND TRAINS BUILT
- 114 carriages (19 trains)
CAR BODY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DESIGN:
- Aluminium-alloy doubled-skin construction
TRACTION CONTROL
- GTO-VVVF Inverter (Siemens AG)
- IGBT-VVVF inverter PMSM (Toshiba) (2017)
LINE VOLTAGE
- 750V DC (NOMINAL) from track side third rail
TRACK GUAGE
- 1435mm Standard Track guage
MAXIMUM TRAVELLING SPEED
- 80km/h (Service)
- 90km/h (Design)
SIGNALLING SYSTEMS
- Fixed Block Westinghouse FS2000 ATC (1987)
- Moving-block Thales SelTrac® Convergence CBTC
TRAIN LENGTH
- 138m (6 carriages)
CARRIAGE LENGTH
- 23.65m (Driving Trailer)
- 22.80m (Motor Vehicle 1 & 2)
WIDTH
- 3.2m
HEIGHT
- 3.7m
WEIGHT OF TRAIN
- 214t (Tare condition)
- 323t (Fully laden)
DOORS
- 1.45m in width, 8 per carriage
SEATING CAPACITY
- 372 seats (unmodified)
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3. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND NIPPON SHARYO C751B
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KNS C751B in a depot
Photo from SMRT's blog
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The Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nippon Sharyo C751B trains are the third generation rolling stock on the North South and East West Lines.
21 trains of six cars were purchased and has been in passenger service since 8 May 2000. The trains are housed in Bishan, Ulu Pandan and Changi Depots.
The KNS Trains are also the first in Singapore to have VVVF Insulated Gate Bioplar Transistor traction control, and visual passenger information system installed inside the carriages.
HISTORY
Contract 751B for the design and construction of trains were awarded to a consortium of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nippon Sharyo.
The KNS trains entered service on 8 May 2000 to cope with rising demand on the NSEWL, and complement the then upcoming Changi Airport Extension.
UPGRADES AND REFURBISHMENT
Between 2014 and 2016, the trains were upgraded with Thales SelTrac signalling system. For this to take place, two seats at the end of trains were removed and replaced with a signal box.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER:
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Nippon Sharyo
NUMBER OF CARRIAGDS AND TRAINS BUILT
- 126 carriages (21 trains)
CAR BODY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DESIGN:
- Aluminium-alloy doubled-skin construction
TRACTION CONTROL
- IGBT-VVVF inverter (Fuji Electric)
LINE VOLTAGE
- 750V DC (NOMINAL) from track side third rail
TRACK GUAGE
- 1435mm Standard Track guage
MAXIMUM TRAVELLING SPEED
- 80km/h (Service)
- 90km/h (Design)
SIGNALLING SYSTEMS
- Fixed Block Westinghouse FS2000 ATC (1987)
- Moving-block Thales SelTrac® Convergence CBTC
TRAIN LENGTH
- 139m (6 carriages)
CARRIAGE LENGTH
- 23.83m (Driving Trailer)
- 22.80m (Motor Vehicle 1 & 2)
WIDTH
- 3.2m
HEIGHT
- 3.7m
WEIGHT OF TRAIN
- 222.8t (Tare condition)
- 320.3t (Fully laden)
DOORS
- 1.45m in width, 8 per carriage
SEATING CAPACITY
- 272 seats
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4. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES & CSR QINGDAO SIFANG C151A (KSF)
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KSF C151A in Changi Depot
Photo from SMRT Blog
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The Kawasaki Heavy Industries and CSR Qingdao Sifang C151A is the fourth generation rolling stock on the NSEWL.
35 trains with 6 carriages each were purchased in two contracts, Contract 151A and 151A (Variation Order). The trains have been in service since 27 May 2011 and are housed in Bishan, Ulu Pandan and Changi Depots.
The KSF trains are delivered in two batches - 22 trains in 2011 and 2012 while 13 in 2013 and 2014.
HISTORY
Kawasaki is responsible for design of the trains and overseeing the project. CSR Qingdao Sifang is in charge of testing and manufacturing of the rolling stock. This collaboration between the two companies is the first joint venture of theirs in the international market.
The first four trains entered service on 27 May 2011, coinciding with the start of operations of the JEMP platforms at Jurong East.
The Land Transport Authority initially purchased the 22 KSF Trains in 2009 to complement the JEMP project and also increase the capacity of the NSEWL. The remaining 13 trains were purchased in 2011 to increase the capacity of the NSEWL and to compliment the opening of the Marina South Pier Station.
UPGRADES AND REFURBISHMENT
Between 2014 and 2016, the trains were upgraded with Thales SelTrac signalling system. For this to take place, two seats at the end of trains were removed and replaced with a signal box.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER:
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- CSR Qingdao Sifang
NUMBER OF CARRIAGDS AND TRAINS BUILT
- 210 carriages (35 trains)
CAR BODY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DESIGN:
- Aluminium-alloy doubled-skin construction
TRACTION CONTROL
- IGBT-VVVF inverter (Fuji Electric)
LINE VOLTAGE
- 750V DC (NOMINAL) from track side third rail
TRACK GUAGE
- 1435mm Standard Track guage
MAXIMUM TRAVELLING SPEED
- 80km/h (Service)
- 90km/h (Design)
SIGNALLING SYSTEMS
- Fixed Block Westinghouse FS2000 ATC (1987)
- Moving-block Thales SelTrac® Convergence CBTC
TRAIN LENGTH
- 139m (6 carriages)
CARRIAGE LENGTH
- 23.83m (Driving Trailer)
- 22.80m (Motor Vehicle 1 & 2)
WIDTH
- 3.2m
HEIGHT
- 3.7m
WEIGHT OF TRAIN
- 226.8t (Tare condition)
- 335.9t (Fully laden)
DOORS
- 1.45m in width, 8 per carriage
SEATING CAPACITY
- 272 seats
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