Friday, August 2, 2024 Alstom, a global leader in sustainable and intelligent mobility, has successfully initiated the deployment of the first two trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT) line. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore officially received the system on July 16, 2024, signaling the commencement of the phased delivery of this comprehensive turnkey solution. Awarded the contract in 2018, Alstom undertook the modernization and renewal of the BPLRT system, which included a significant upgrade to its signalling technology.
The current Alstom Cityflo 550 fixed block rail control system is being replaced with the cutting-edge Cityflo 650 Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system. Yann Maixandeau, Managing Director, Singapore and Malaysia, Alstom said, “With over 50 years of expertise in automated people mover systems, Alstom is committed to delivering advanced, eco-friendly, and reliable mobility solutions. The upgraded BPLRT trains will feature state-of-the-art technologies, ensuring a safer, more comfortable, and efficient journey for all passengers.
This milestone underscores our commitment to enhancing urban mobility in Singapore, providing residents with a seamless and sustainable travel experience.” As part of this extensive agreement, Alstom is supplying 19 Innovia APM 300R vehicles and retrofitting 13 existing Innovia APM cars. The first batch of Innovia 300R trains arrived in Singapore in April 2022 and have since und.