Two new train cars enter service on Bukit Panjang LRT, entire fleet to be renewed by 2026



Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said Bukit Panjang LRT is expected to become more reliable, with new train cars added. Two are already up and running, with the aim to upgrade the entire fleet of the 25-year-old line by 2026. New features include LCD monitors that display routes clearly, energy-saving LED lights and an upgraded air-con system. The new train cars will also be fitted with systems and sensors to better monitor and detect faults. This complements efforts to renew the ageing BPLRT system, like upgrading the operations control centre and power supply system. Claudia Lim reports.

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28 thoughts on “Two new train cars enter service on Bukit Panjang LRT, entire fleet to be renewed by 2026”

  1. The other increases include water price by an astounding 30%, carpark fees by 27%, town council S&CC, ERP rates, electricity and gas tariffs, university fees, and kindergarten and childcare centre rates.

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  2. Soon to follow will be the introduction of a sugar tax and carbon tax. Not satisfied, the PAP will increase the GST from the current 9% to 10%
    The bus and MRT fares increase defies logic

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  3. Louis Chua WP expressed his aspiration for the exploration of additional measures to alleviate the price pressures confronting Singaporeans, proposing the possibility of delaying, if not completely negating, the impacts of the upcoming GST rate increase in 2024.

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  4. Just realized that the old trains are made in the USA. No wonder always break down. Probably the worst option to get trains from. US trains are horrible. Europe/China/Japan trains are far better. BP LRT is literally the worst line in SG. Hopefully these new ones made in China are better.

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  5. I stay in Punggol and I feel the buses do a better job because it directly infront of my house with the lrt we have to walk some more so why not just scrapped it and make bus longer or taller

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